Abdominoplasty in Over Weight Patients

Friday, July 26th, 2013

There are many factors that make someone an ideal candidate for a surgical procedure. Abdominoplasty surgery is no different. Deciding who is a good candidate for abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck, ...

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Brave New World

Friday, July 19th, 2013

The last 10 years has seen an explosion in plastic surgery and aesthetic procedures. There has been a greater acceptance of plastic surgery correlating to increased exposure in the media. ...

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Botox: Just the Facts

Friday, July 12th, 2013

As a plastic surgeon, not only do I specialize in surgery, but I also dedicate my practice to non-surgical procedures. Of these, the most common is Botox injections. In this ...

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Your Breast Augmentation Consultation

Friday, July 5th, 2013

Breast augmentation surgery can be a very gratifying procedure for women. It can instill a sense of confidence and femininity and is the most common cosmetic procedure performed in the ...

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Breast Implant Myths

Friday, June 28th, 2013

As a plastic surgeon specializing in breast augmentation, my job is to not only make women look and feel beautiful, but also to educate them about breast implants and breast ...

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History of Breast Implants

Friday, June 21st, 2013

As a plastic surgeon it is interesting to see how the technology that we take for granted these days actually came about. Breast implants have been around in one form ...

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Your Gynecomastia Consultation

Friday, June 14th, 2013

Gynecomastia surgery can be a very gratifying procedure for men. It can instill a sense of confidence and self-esteem and is a relatively common procedure performed in my practice. But ...

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Gynecomastia: 5 Questions to Ask Yourself if You Think You Have it

Friday, June 7th, 2013

When did I first notice it? Gynecomastia commonly occurs as a response to hormone fluctuations. This can be either due to the body’s own hormone production (i.e. during puberty) or ...

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Gynecomastia in the Massive Weight Loss Male

Friday, May 24th, 2013

Gynecomastia is a relatively common occurrence in men. In most men with gynecomastia, there is a firm glandular tissue centered under the areola and varying amounts of fat. Typically in ...

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Gynecomastia and the Asymmetric Chest

Friday, May 17th, 2013

Gynecomastia comes in all shapes and sizes.  When examining a patient with gynecomastia, I take time to look at any natural asymmetry (or difference) between the left and right chest. ...

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Gynecomastia Recurrence: Can it Come Back?

Friday, May 10th, 2013

Gynecomastia is caused by an excess of glandular, or breast, tissue. Pseudogynecomastia is caused by an excess of fatty tissue. Both conditions can give the male chest a more feminine ...

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Gynecomastia Grading System

Friday, April 5th, 2013

In medicine, we use grading systems to be able to communicate how severe a condition is as well as what the potential best treatment is for that grade. Gynecomastia is ...

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Gynecomastia Surgery: What to Expect

Friday, March 29th, 2013

Gynecomastia surgery is becoming very commonplace. As a plastic surgeon specializing in gynecomastia surgery, I spend a considerable amount of time discussing the procedure and the recovery with my patients. ...

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Gynecomastia Surgery Options

Friday, March 22nd, 2013

Gynecomastia is a condition that affects men of all body types. Once other causes of gynecomastia, such as medications, hormone imbalance, and other endocrine issues have been ruled out, surgery ...

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Causes of Gynecomastia

Friday, March 15th, 2013

Gynecomastia is a relatively common problem affecting males of all ages.  While some males who present with gynecomastia have no identifiable cause for their gynecomastia, it is not to say ...

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Puffy Nipples

Friday, March 8th, 2013

Gynecomastia comes in all shapes and sizes. One form of gynecomastia that is relatively common is referred to as “puffy nipples”.  This type of gynecomastia is typically present in normal ...

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Gynecomastia: Psychosocial Implications

Friday, March 1st, 2013

Gynecomastia is a relatively common occurrence in men. Males with gynecomastia can not only have physical symptoms, such as pain, but also psychological issues.  Most men who develop gynecomastia feel ...

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What is Gynecomastia

Friday, February 22nd, 2013

Gynecomastia is quite literally defined as female breast (from the Greek words gyne and mastia).  It is a condition where males develop increased tissue in their chest. Gynecomastia can take ...

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Physiologic Gynecomastia

Friday, February 15th, 2013

Gynecomastia is a condition where the male chest takes on a more feminine appearance. There are many causes of gynecomastia.  However, there are instances where gynecomastia is a natural part ...

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Buyer Beware

Friday, February 8th, 2013

What is the difference between a plastic surgeon and a cosmetic surgeon? A plastic surgeon has trained specifically in the field of plastic surgery for a minimum of two years. ...

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Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Plastic Surgery

Friday, February 1st, 2013

The last eight years have seen a boom in cosmetic plastic surgery procedures. Patients of all ages, races, and genders have come into plastic surgeons’ offices in the search for ...

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Over the Counter Scar Treatments

Friday, January 25th, 2013

Just walk down the aisle of your local pharmacy or grocery store and you will see no shortage of scar creams and treatments. Usually when there are multiple ways to ...

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Buccal Fat Pads – What are they and what can be done about them?

Friday, January 11th, 2013

Being in the heart of “Tinsel Town” there is an emphasis on image. When talking about the face, a chiseled look in men and a thinner look in women’s faces ...

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Browlift or Upper Eyelids?

Friday, January 4th, 2013

Some patients who see me for upper eyelid surgery really need a browlift (or forehead lift). For the average person it’s sometimes hard to tell whether they need their upper ...

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Botox vs Filler – Not All Lines Are Created Equal

Friday, December 28th, 2012

As a plastic surgeon who performs many injectable procedures, one of the most common sources of confusion is when Botox should be used for a line and when a filler ...

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