Published: August 22, 2014
We've all heard the advice, "Fake it til you make it" -- the belief, confirmed by science, that by simply forcing ourselves to smile, we feel happier. At the same time, researchers are finding that suppressing the ability to frown can significantly boost mood. The most-recent study, reported in the Journal of Psychiatric...
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Published: June 30, 2014
On occasion I have a patient who tells me that their implant moves around and looks funny when they flex their chest muscle. They forget that the implant is under the muscle and is naturally pressed by the pectoralis major muscle when it is flexed. The muscle temporarily compresses the implant a little bit, causing the implant to move around and...
View MorePublished: June 1, 2014
As an introduction to my upcoming posts (that I hope you will find engaging), I want to share a few heartfelt thoughts. Those of you who keep up with our Facebook, Twitter, and blog writings may recall that I recently posted lessons extracted from a speech by Admiral William McRaven. He is the former Commander, Joint Special Operations Command,...
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Published: May 30, 2014
I recently posted on www.realself.com an answer to a question about "how much_______ costs?" That is such a hard question to answer and, honestly, is not the right question to ask. My response was framed around me answering a similar question, "how much does a painting cost?" The comparison in the query reveals that the variation in costs...
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Published: May 9, 2014
Patients who come into the plastic surgeon’s office might have one or more procedures in mind, but in general, they want to look good for their age and slow down the aging process. From keeping skin looking smooth and bright to helping their weight-loss goals by minimizing problem areas and contouring the figure, there are many options...
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Published: May 6, 2014
It’s difficult to turn on the TV, drive down the road, or listen to the radio without some media personality or slick marketer doctor touting the “latest and greatest” thing available to plastic surgery patients. One of the frequent questions that my patients are confused by is the hype around the gummy bear shaped silicone breast implants....
View MorePublished: February 21, 2014
There are three manufacturers that provide shaped implants (not round) that contain a more cohesive silicone gel material in comparison to standard round silicone implants. When considering a surgeon for insertion of these implants, prospective patients should consider many factors. One of these important factors is the Dr.’s rotation rate for...
View MorePublished: December 5, 2013
As has been recently reported in news articles, many celebrities who decided to “go big or go home” are regretting that decision and are now downsizing their implants. Long ago we recognized that not every patient wants to be busty, and that many indeed are actually most worried about ending up with a breast size that they find to be too...
View MorePublished: August 26, 2013
August 26th, 2013 One of the things I’m commonly asked during office visits with patients or in the grocery store checkout line by people who know what I do for a living is “what the hottest thing out there in plastic surgery?” The answer isn’t also quite so easy. Often these “latest and greatest” products leave much to be...
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