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Posted February 27, 2014 in Breast Augmentation, Breast Implants, Uncategorized
Rippling of the skin after breast augmentation can sometimes decrease a patient’s satisfaction with an otherwise perfect surgery. Breast implants themselves can have surface irregularities that lead to a “wrinkled” or a “ridged” appearance of the skin in certain areas of the breasts. Rippling can also occur when the breast tissues and skin “stick” to […]
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Posted February 10, 2014 in Military Personnel Surgery, Uncategorized
The first time that I received an e-mail requesting information about breast augmentation from a young woman on active duty in Iraq, I was amazed. It was surreal to realize that I was sitting in my living room corresponding with someone in an active war zone halfway around the world, and to recognize that people […]
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Posted December 13, 2013 in Body Contouring, Liposuction, Male Surgery, Uncategorized
Remove Unwanted Fat With Liposuction Liposuction is one of the most common and effective surgeries that I perform. This procedure removes fat by suctioning it with a thin tube, using small incisions that can usually be placed in very inconspicuous locations. It is important to understand that liposuction is not a weight loss procedure. If […]
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Posted August 03, 2012 in Body Contouring, Liposuction, Uncategorized
Liposuction – Weight Loss and Gain Liposuction is one of the most popular cosmetic surgical procedures, and for good reason. Using tiny incisions, liposuction can produce significant improvements in body contour. There are many misconceptions about liposuction, however, especially concerning its relationship to weight loss or gain. Liposuction is not a “weight loss” procedure. Patients […]
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Posted November 11, 2011 in Body Contouring, Male Breast Reduction (Gynecomastia), Male Surgery, Uncategorized
Male Breast Reduction Procedure Gynecomastia, or male breast enlargement, often causes significant physical and emotional distress. This condition may develop during teenage years or earlier, when it can be especially traumatic, but also occurs later in life. Patients are usually embarrassed to remove their shirts in public, and sometimes have such severe gynecomastia that the […]
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Posted November 02, 2011 in Breast Cancer, Breast Implants, Health & Fitness, Uncategorized
Breast Implants and Mammograms In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I think it is appropriate, and very important, to discuss the impact of breast implants and breast augmentation on mammograms and breast cancer detection. Breast implants do interfere slightly with the ability to visualize ALL of the breast tissue during a mammogram. Reputable breast […]
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Posted October 19, 2011 in Body Contouring, Liposuction, Male Surgery, Tummy Tuck, Uncategorized
Liposuction Or Tummy Tuck, Which Is Right For Me? Many people are unhappy with the appearance of their tummies, or abdomens, for a variety of reasons. Some women develop stretch marks after pregnancy, or skin laxity and wrinkles that do not resolve with time and weight loss. Both men and women who have lost large […]
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Posted March 03, 2011 in Eye Surgery, Facial Rejuvenation, Uncategorized
Beautiful eyelashes enhance any woman’s eyes. Countless dollars are spent on cosmetics and false eyelashes to achieve this, but now there’s a better option. Latisse is an easy-to-use product that is remarkably effective. Within four to six weeks of starting use of Latisse, women notice clear improvement in length, number, thickness, and darkness of eyelashes. […]
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Posted October 28, 2010 in Breast Asymmetry, Breast Augmentation, Breast Implants, Uncategorized
Capsular Contracture Surgeon in Orange County Breast augmentation is an extremely popular procedure for good reason: most women are very happy with their results, and with their decision to undergo this surgery. One of the conditions that can lead to dissatisfaction is capsular contracture, although this too can often be treated and improved. The human […]
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Posted October 12, 2010 in Scarring, Skin Care, Uncategorized
Scarring Concerns in Cosmetic Surgery One of the most important questions many patients have when considering cosmetic surgeries such as breast augmentation or breast lift, tummy tuck, or liposuction is “Where and how long will the scars be, and how will they look?” Although there is not a single answer to this question for all types […]
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