Medical tourism is gaining popularity. If you are not familiar with the concept it boils down to this. Patients will travel internationally to a destination…
What do you do when your results aren’t what you thought they would be?
I have recently begun answering questions on the Real Self website for prospective plastic surgery patients and patients who have already had surgery. A fair…
Posted in Complications, doctor patient relationship
What makes laser liposuction different from traditional liposuction?
With traditional tumescent liposuction the process goes as follows: Very small incisions are used to access the treatment area. Then a saline (salt water) solution…
“Are those real?” How do you spot augmented breasts?
I get this question all the time on a social level, from both men and women, and I certainly hear this during my breast augmentation…
Posted in Breast, Breast Implants
How many cosmetic procedures can I have done at one time?
There are several factors that you and your surgeon need to consider if your are thinking of having more than one procedure. Patient Safety is…
How long will the swelling last after my surgery?
Well, it obviously depends on what type of surgery you have and on what part of the body, but there are some general guidelines that…
Who is your Cosmetic Surgeon?
I ask this question because most patients don’t realize that there are no regulations on who can claim to be a “cosmetic surgeon“. Your ‘cosmetic…
Posted in cosmetic surgery
Herbal Supplements: Helpful or Harmful?
In a Study published in the journal of my society, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, it was shown that almost 50% of patients who…
How much weight can I lose with Liposuction?
I was seeing a patient this week for a Smart Lipo consultation and she asked me this question. She was quite surprised by my answer…
Cohesive Gel & Gummy Bear Implants: What’s the difference?
Breast Implants. There are saline filled ones, silicone filled ones, and silicone gummy bear implants. A lot of my patients are confused about silicone vs…
Posted in Breast, Breast Implants
