Botched: Season 1, Episode 6
As a follow up to my previous post on the E! show, Botched, I’m going to provide further insight into each episode that they couldn’t touch on due to time constraints. I’ll point out potential alternative treatments and highlight some of the psychology with these complex patients. So here goes…Botched, season 1, episode 6! […]
When is liposuction appropriate?
With such a great non-surgical alternative to liposuction, i.e. CoolSculpting, it’s harder and harder for consumers to know which is appropriate for them. Hopefully some of the comments below will help with your decision. If you only have distinct pockets of fat like the love handles or thighs, CoolSculpting may be right for […]
Nose Job Cost
If you’re in the market for a rhinoplasty, more commonly known as a nose job, there’s a few things you should now about the procedure, including nose job cost. A “straightforward” nose job may involve shaving down a bump on top or refining the tip of your nose. On the other hand, a more […]
Lower Lid Fat Removal …Without a Visible Scar!
Unhappy with the “bags” under your eyes? Do your lower lids look like the patient in this photo? Using a special technique, your doctor can perform lower lid fat removal on your “bags,” and make you look rested and refreshed like you used to be! The technique is called a transconjunctival blepharoplasty […]
Postoperative Complications: Go See Your Original Surgeon First
Today started out like any other Sunday but then I received a call from a plastic surgeon in another city. He asked if I could see one of his patients that he operated on 9 days ago in his city. He performed an operation that I also perform and since the patient was worried something […]
I’m a feminist and I got breast implants!
I want to introduce Grace Gold, our guest blogger for the day! Grace is a beauty journalist with credits such as The TODAY Show, CBS, ABC, FOX, Redbook, Elle, People, DoctorOz.com, Yahoo and AOL. She is on a crusade to help women become more comfortable with who they are, even if that requires a nip […]
Botched on E!
If you follow social media, the Kardashians or anything associated with the E! Entertainment network, you’ve probably heard of the new show “Botched.” The show follows 2 surgeons (a board certified plastic surgeon and a facial cosmetic ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat doctor) that treat patients who feel they were botched from their first cosmetic […]
Cosmetic Surgery Before or After Kids?
Depending on what type of cosmetic procedure you’re considering, it may be best to wait til after kids. For example, a tummy tuck will help remove excess abdominal skin, tighten the abdominal wall and even a little lipo along the flanks. Clearly this would be best done after kids. No reason to go through all […]
Plastic Surgery Gone Wild
I recently had someone call my plastic surgery office inquiring as to whether I could split his tongue to look more like a snake. While I don’t do this, it’s not the first time I’ve had this request. Do I know how to do it? Technically, yes, I could split a tongue…but that doesn’t mean […]
What’s better for me, a facelift or a mini-facelift?
If you’re considering a facial rejuvenation procedure, there are a few easy ways to determine whether you need a facelift or a mini-facelift. It all depends on what areas of the face are starting to sag and it depends on your goals. If you want a fully refreshed look for your face and […]