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Patient Financing in Plastic Surgery

Only three years ago, the number of patients who used financing for elective cosmetic plastic surgery procedures in my practice was around 10% or less. As we proceed forward into 2008, that number has jumped to over 30% and appears to be going even higher. There are many reasons for this trend from a Read More…

Large Implants in Breast Augmentation

My approach to selecting a size for one’s breast augmentation is that it is the patient’s choice. It is not for me to judge someone’s taste or desires. Breast size is a very personal issue and it is, to some degree, a bit like art. Beauty (breast size) is in the eye of the beholder. Read More…

Earthquakes and Complications in Plastic Surgery

As I was sitting here early this morning at 5:30AM preparing for a day of plastic surgery sorting out implants and patient records, there was a peculiar silence and then a noise which caught my attention. It made me sit right up and listen…and then a subtle vibration began. And then the whole building shook Read More…

The No Packing Rhinoplasty

One of the greatest fears of many patients who are considering rhinoplasty surgery is that their nose will be packed during surgery, subsequently requiring removal sometime after surgery. That thought is one of significant uncomfortability at best and outright pain at the worst. I have found that many potential rhinoplasty patients often ask….are you Read More…

Age Limits for Plastic Surgery

One of the many things that you are never too old for is……..caring about a long-standing cosmetic concern. Several months ago, I did a facelift on a lady who was 82 years old. She was in perfect health and was bothered by her ‘neck waddle’. While obviously everyone her age probably had a lot Read More…

Jaw Angle Implants for Men and Women

A more defined jaw angle is a not uncommon request of men, particularly younger men. I am seeing more of these patients recently than ever before. This is presumably driven by the desire for increased facial angularity and jaw line definition as seen in many male models. Surprisingly, I have also seen a few women Read More…

The Reality of Digital Imaging Predictions in Plastic Surgery

I have previously blogged on the benefits of computerized digital imaging prior to surgery for select plastic surgery procedures. Historically, and due to the limits of software programs, predictive digital imaging was mainly used for facial procedures such as rhinoplasty, chin augmentation and other facial structures which can be easily morphed such as brows and Read More…

The Far Away Patient in Plastic Surgery

One of the most peculiar and now not uncommon request, thanks to the internet and patient referral sites, is the prospective patient who contacts you from afar. Due to the internet and e-mails, patients can easily contact just about any doctor with their requests. Sometimes these are patients who have never had plastic surgery, but Read More…

What Is Our Product in Plastic Surgery?

Cosmetic Plastic Surgery offers a large array of procedures, many now non-surgical, to treat the entire gamut of aging and aesthetically imbalanced concerns. On the surface, it appears that we are providing physical change to make one more attractive or, at the least, less aged in appearance. But is that what we are really Read More…

Cosmetic Teeth Whitening as an Adjunct to Plastic Surgery

Cosmetic teeth whitening is one of the most sought after beauty treatments of the face. White teeth are a great asset not only to a pleasing smile but a more youthful face as well. Until recently, tooth whitening has only been primarily available at a dentist’s office or through over-the-counter dental strips or whitening Read More…