Periareolar Incision Pros & Cons
Last week, we talked about the pluses and minuses of choosing the transaxillary incision method for your breast augmentation. This week, we’ll take a look at the advantages and disadvantages of periareolar incisions. The Periareolar Incision Periareolar incisions are made at the outer edge of the areola, following the curve that separates the darker skin […]
Transaxillary Incision: Pros and Cons
When performing breast augmentation surgery, a plastic surgeon has a choice between four types of incisions: transaxillary, periareolar, inframmary, and transumbilical (TUBA). Various factors determine which one he or she chooses to use, including body type, breast size and shape, and a patient’s esthetic objectives. I think it’s important for patients to understand the pros […]
How to Use Before & After Photos to Your Advantage
Just like you wouldn’t want to buy a car before test-driving it, you should never go into something as important as plastic surgery without some idea of what the results will be like. Unlike a new car, however, you can’t have a “test” surgery before you have the real thing. That’s why a surgeon’s “before […]
Nostril Reduction – Rhinoplasty
One of the surgeries I perform most frequently in my practice is rhinoplasty—and one of the most common complaints I hear from my rhinoplasty patients is that their nostrils are too wide or flared. There are two ways to surgically narrow wide nostrils: by removing a small wedge of tissue from the crease of the […]
How Long Does Blepharoplasty Last?
Nothing lasts forever. Of all the plastic surgery procedures out there, however, blepharoplasty has some of the longest-lasting results—so much so that after you have one, you probably won’t need to get another ever again. This is not to say that once you recover from your blepharoplasty, your eyelids will stay exactly as they are […]
Wearing Makeup after a Blepharoplasty
So you’ve had eyelid surgery, and everything went just as planned—but the area around your eyes is still swollen and bruised, and you don’t want to go out in public looking like that. Are you allowed to wear makeup? Maybe—but it depends on how far out from surgery you are. If your wounds are still […]
Complications After Blepharoplasty
Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) is one of the most popular facial plastic surgeries there are—a fact that has made it a relatively routine, and therefore safe, procedure. As with all surgeries, however, some risk is involved with eyelid surgery, and it’s important to be informed about what they are if you’re considering the procedure for yourself. […]
Does Botox Cause Bruising?
We’ve already talked about how long Botox lasts and where it can be injected. Today, we’re going to talk about one of the possible downsides to getting Botox: bruising. Any time an injection is made under the skin, bruising is a possible side effect. That said, bruising does not always occur after Botox is administered—in […]
Where Can Botox Be Injected?
So now that you know how long Botox can last (see last week’s post, if you haven’t already)—do you know where it can be injected? The list of places where Botox can be used is lengthier than you might expect. The most typical areas where Botox are injected, of course, are the areas on the […]
How Long Does Botox® Last?
Botox® is an injection that can help reduce or eliminate wrinkles, treat headaches and some jaw tension issues, and reduce aging skin symptoms. Many patients are interested in trying Botox® but worry they must commit to a lengthy treatment process. One of the top questions from patients considering this treatment is “How long does Botox® […]
Look Years Younger with a Facelift
More than any other part of the body, the face tends to fall prey to the tolls of time. Sun exposure, loss of elastic tissue, gravity, and the stresses of daily life gradually make their mark as we age: jowls begin to develop under the jaw; the creases between the mouth and nose begin to […]
Loose Skin After Breast Augmentation
While it doesn’t happen to everyone, it’s not uncommon for someone who has undergone breast augmentation surgery to have the skin around their breasts stretch and become a little bit loose in the years following their procedure. This can be caused by a variety of factors: aging, weight gain, weight loss, and even the implants […]