Plan Now to Look Great this Holiday

Holiday gatherings are fast approaching so it's natural to want to put your best "face" forward! Some solutions are more involved than others—a face lift will make you look years younger, but requires some upfront planning. However, theses skin rejuvenation options produce amazing results just in time for the holidays. Injectables are a great option for […]

What Is the Ideal Age for Rhinoplasty?

Rhinoplasty is a procedure that can be performed at a younger age than many other plastic surgery procedures. As young as age 16 for girls whose noses have become mature. However, just because rhinoplasty can be performed at that age, it doesn't mean it is the right age for you. Here is a quick guide […]

What Is the Ideal Age for Rhinoplasty?

Rhinoplasty is a procedure that can be performed at a younger age than many other plastic surgery procedures. As young as age 16 for girls whose noses have become mature. However, just because rhinoplasty can be performed at that age, it doesn't mean it is the right age for you. Here is a quick guide […]

How Can I Reduce Scars from Breast Augmentation?

As with any surgery, breast augmentation leaves scars. However, there are many ways to reduce scarring from the procedure to reduce the risk that you will be unhappy with the appearance of your breast augmentation scars. First, consider how your breast enlargement surgery can be designed to minimize the appearance of scars. There are three […]

Breast Augmentation and Exercise

One of the concerns many women have about getting breast augmentation is "How long do I have to wait before getting back to my exercise routine?" The answer is that you can begin working back up to light exercise within a few days of surgery. During your immediate recovery, some very light exercise is encouraged. […]

Does a Breast Lift Hurt?

One of the common questions people have about breast lift surgery is: Does it hurt? The short answer is: yes. Whenever you have surgery, you will likely experience some discomfort associated with the procedure, and patients typically describe the discomfort associated with a breast lift as "moderate." But you should know that you don't have […]

Anyone can wear a white coat, but not everyone is board certified in plastic surgery.

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American Society of Plastic Surgeons Press Release – “New Laws, TV Ads Expose White Coat Deception

DENVER–The world's largest organization of board-certified* plastic surgeons is taking action to warn patients to investigate their doctor's qualifications before undergoing plastic surgery procedures. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons† (ASPS) is launching a new public safety campaign on the heels of a string of incidents involving plastic surgeries gone wrong during procedures performed by […]

Editorial: Limit who can do cosmetic surgery

There was a recent article written in USA Today discussing the dangers having cosmetic surgery by a doctor that is not board certified* in plastic surgery.  We always encourage our patients to do their homework and be sure that they have their procedures performed by a surgeon board certified* in plastic surgery. http://www.usatoday.com/news/opinion/editorials/story/2011-09-20/cosmetic-surgery-investigation/50483066/1 * = Certified […]

Some non-plastic-surgeons disciplined for disastrous results

There was a recent article written in USA Today discussing the dangers having cosmetic surgery by a doctor that is not board certified* in plastic surgery.  We always encourage our patients to do their homework and be sure that they have their procedures performed by a surgeon board certified* in plastic surgery. http://www.usatoday.com/money/perfi/basics/story/2011-09-13/disastrous-cosmetic-surgery-cases/50395426/1 * = Certified […]