Every single day we are bombarded with advertisements from thousands of businesses. Whether in magazines or newspapers, on television or even on buses or shopping carts, they are put in a specific place just to catch our eye. Ordinarily I… read more →
Can One Be Too Old For Cosmetic Body Recontouring? As a cosmetic body recontouring surgeon, I see many patients for many different reasons, but one of the more common questions I hear in my office consultations is “am I too… read more →
Every so often, plastic surgeons encounter a patient who asks them to “correct” a problem which the surgeon finds minimal or totally non-existent. This can trigger a flag in the surgeon’s mind that this patient may be experiencing Body Dysmorphic… read more →
‘Supersizing’ Isn’t Always Better Occasionally a patient will ask me about more than one recontouring procedure during a consult. This happens most frequently with patients who have experienced a significant weight loss. Invariably, some of these patients inquire whether they… read more →
At some point in their lives, many women are unhappy with the size and appearance of their breasts. In fact, breast augmentation is the most popular cosmetic plastic surgery in the United States—nearly 290,000 procedures were performed in 2009 according… read more →
Welcoming a new baby into the family is often one of the happiest times of a woman’s life. Whether the firstborn or a welcome addition to a growing family, motherhood promises a lifetime of new experiences and much joy. What… read more →
Body changes over time For Rachel*, it began when she turned 40. Almost overnight, she noticed small but distinct changes in her body. A few more wrinkles, a little sagging, a slight neck crease. The progression was slow but sure.… read more →
After moving from New York to Los Angeles in 2010 to take a job with a financial services firm, Joan, now 59, believed she needed to freshen her look. So she got a face-lift and tummy tuck from a board-certified… read more →
Though labiaplasty is growing in popularity, many women are unaware of this routine plastic surgery. This is also known as a vaginal rejuvenation. (Madison, Wis.)—A generation ago, it was unusual for a woman to be able to compare her genital… read more →