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Is Botox plastic surgery? Plastic surgery is a wide ranging field. A plastic surgeon in training can enjoy one aspect of the field when they start, and go in a totally different direction when they finish training. The major categories include reconstructive plastic surgery, pediatric craniofacial surgery and cosmetic plastic surgery. Cosmetics is further divided into surgical and non-surgical cosmetic plastic surgery. So while...
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Is dimpleplasty right for me? [video]
This patient was unhappy with his lack of dimples so we created some for him! To understand how a dimpleplasty creates a dimple, it’s important to understand the underlying anatomy that creates dimples in the first place. Once you understand that, you can determine if “dimpleplasty is right for me?” What are dimples? The buccinator muscle lies beneath the skin of the cheeks. It...
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Do collagen supplements work? A synopsis
While I always felt that collagen supplements in the form of pills or tablets were degraded by stomach acid and didn’t work, there’s really more to the story. You can find an overview of the great “do collagen supplements work” debate here. Or you can read the synopsis below. One thing we know is that collagen does degrade when ingesting as a pill. So...
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Dispelling two myths after surgery
As seen in the image, I received a text message from a patient the morning after her surgery. She underwent a Brazilian Butt Lift and Tummy Tuck. In the text message, she’s thanking me after getting out of the shower. It was the first time she was able to look in the mirror and was happy with her results. This highlights and contradicts two myths...
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5 myths about aesthetic medicine
As a plastic surgeon, I’ve heard many myths about aesthetic medicine. It doesn’t matter how often they’re repeated, it still doesn’t make them true. But consumers and potential patients certainly think they’re true after hearing them so many times. So here is the truth! 5 myths about aesthetic medicine 1. Liposuction – Myth: After lipo, I’ll get fat in other parts of my...
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Postop recovery on a budget [video]
You just had an expensive cosmetic procedure and now you’re ready for the aftermath, the postop recovery. There are two options here: buy everything and do everything the internet tells you or, watch the video below. There are good reasons to follow certain instructions for postop recovery but it doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Postop recovery on the cheap! As the video below...
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Breast lift or implants or both [video]
Do you have droopy breasts? Do you need a breast lift or implants? Maybe both? Keep reading to understand your options. And keep in mind, you don’t have to have implants…but you may want them! Breast lift or implants? When a patient has droop to their breasts, they know it because the nipple has dropped below the IMF or inframammary fold. This is the...
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BBL Aftercare and Must Haves [video]
You got a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), so now what? In this post, we’re going to answer some of the most common questions about BBL aftercare and must haves. BBL Aftercare One of the most common issues after a BBL is the inability to sit directly on the buttocks for approximately 6 weeks. The idea is to keep pressure off the buttocks to allow......
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Can you do a hysterectomy and tummy tuck at the same time? [video]
Combination procedures are nothing new. Breast augmentation with a tummy tuck is a mommy makeover. Facelift with upper eyelid lift for facial rejuvenation. But combining procedures between completely different specialties is less common. In this case, we’re referring to a hysterectomy and tummy tuck. This is a potential combination procedure. Combining a hysterectomy and tummy tuck As a woman gets older, she may...
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Which breast lift technique is right for you? [video]
In this post, you’ll read about the breast lift and which breast lift technique may be right for you. The video below provide visual examples of each. They have their pros and cons but most importantly, the type of incision isn’t your “choice.” It’s a matter of how much breast droop or ptosis you have. That translates into how much excess skin you have. The...
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