How to Identify Reliable Medical and Plastic Surgery Info

My Friend Told Me That…: Identifying Reliable Medical and Plastic Surgery Resources

Patients frequently seek general information regarding plastic surgery procedures prior to seeking formal consultation. There are many sources for information about plastic surgery procedures. Probably the most commonly accessed source […]

Should PIP Silicone Breast Implants Be Replaced?

The PIP (Poly Implant Prothèse), a type of breast implants, were manufactured by a French company for approximately 20 years (1991 through 2010). The company was liquidated in 2010. Approximately […]

How Much Time Do I Need to Recover from Plastic Surgery: Part 2

There is no hard-set rule for recovery for any plastic surgery procedure. Recovery instructions are customized for each patient based on many factors, all of which are discussed before surgery. […]

How Much Time Will I Need to Recover from Plastic Surgery?

Patients frequently ask about the time needed for recovery after plastic surgery. Fitting a plastic surgery procedure into a busy schedule can be a challenge. Recovery is a very broad […]

What Cost Considerations Are There When Choosing Silicone Breast Implants?

There is one additional breast screening recommendation by the FDA for patients with silicone breast implants. At the date of this blog entry, the FDA recommends MRI screening every 2 […]

Can the Shape of My Nose Be Changed with Rhinoplasty?

The rhinoplasty procedure has improved dramatically in the last thirty years. Modern rhinoplasty techniques make outcomes more predictable and allow many changes in nasal anatomy that were difficult to achieve […]

Breasts Are Sisters, Not Twins

Breast asymmetry is a common concern expressed by patients seeking aesthetic breast surgery. Breast asymmetry is the rule rather than the exception, meaning virtually all patients have clearly visible differences. […]

Should I Get Saline or Silicone Breast Implants?

Both saline and silicone breast implants have been used for many years for breast augmentation. Deciding which type of breast implants to choose can be confusing. Before choosing a type […]

How Do I Get a Free Consultation?

Prior to getting any elective plastic surgery procedure, a consultation is obtained. We offer a free initial consultation to any potential patient seeking a cosmetic procedure. The initial free consultation […]

Rare Type of Cancer Associated with Textured Breast Implants

In 1997, a rare type of cancer in the breast was first reported as a “case report” called large cell anaplastic lymphoma (ALCL). In 2011, this rare type of cancer […]