Hot Topics
Hybrid Abidominoplasty
When women have had children, the lining of the abdominal muscles,called fascia, can rip and the abdomen can develop a bulge. This is a type of hernia, and other types of hernia may develop as well.
Rhinoplasty
Tailored structure rhinoplasty has replaced the cookie-cutter approach to the nose.
Body Lift
Other types of body lifts may be appropriate, especially for patients who have lost a great amount of weight or have hanging skin rather than fatty collections.
Tummy Tuck
Sculpting with liposculpture combined with the high vertical tension abdominoplasty enhances and brings out the waist, especially in women who have had children and have damage to the deep layer (fascia).
Brow Lifts
Endoscopic browlifts have fallen off somewhat, with reports of rapid loss of effectiveness and balding in the incision sites.
Blepharoplast
Eyelid rejuvenation now includes the lateral brow skin as it hangs over.
Laser
Fast recovery is now the rule, with the laser turned down slightly.
Chemical Peels
The One Day peel is the most popular light chemical peel in the office.
Skin Care
Microdermabrasion once a month.
Implants Cheek and Chin
Cheek implants are now tailor-made for patients and available in many more sizes.
Breast Lifts
Numerous types of lifts are available to suit the shape and configuration of the breast.
Breast Implants
The FDA has approved silicone gel implants for general use, with some caveats.
Lip Augmentation
We believe the best material for augmenting lips is natural tissue from the actual patient, not synthetic tissue or tissue from a cadaver.
Filler Materials
Filler materials are used to fill hollow areas and wrinkles that show increase signs of age. They must generally be repeated every six months or so. The most recent generation of fillers approved by the FDA is hyaluronic acid. The most commonly used products are Juvederm and Restylane.
Facelifts and Cheeklifts
The 360 Facelift® is the embodiment of the “new facelift”.
Botox Cosmetic®
Botox®, or botulinum toxin, is a toxin derived from bacteria (Clostridium botulinum).
Livefill®
(Disarticulated Facial Fat Grafts), Fat Injection and Temporary Filler Materials.