When is the best time of year to have cosmetic surgery?
Cosmetic surgery can be performed any time during the calendar year. The best time to have cosmetic surgery is the time that best fits the individual patient’s schedule, demands of work and family. It is best to pick a time…
Read MoreAfter breast augmentation can I wear an underwire bra?
This is a very common question that occurs during consultation for aesthetic breast surgery. After a breast augmentation I commonly place patients in a surgical bra or sports bra to wear day and night for the first 3 – 4…
Read MoreI am planning a vacation and would like my procedure done before my vacation. How do I decide the correct time?
Frequently, the idea of a nice vacation is a catalyst for seeking consultation regarding cosmetic surgical or non-surgical procedures. Every patient is different. Deciding the correct timing prior to or after a vacation is best may in a one-on-one consultation…
Read MoreCan I have a baby after a tummy tuck?
This is a common question that most women at the time of a cosmetic consult when they are discussing tummy tuck surgery with their healthcare provider. It is normal to worry about risk factors, future pregnancies, or how the incision…
Read MoreWill I be able to breast-feed after breast surgery?
Very commonly when we see patients in the office in consultation for aesthetic breast surgery, one of the issues that comes up is the ability to breast-feed. I commonly tell patients that, on average, 70% of American women find breastfeeding…
Read MoreWhat does a body makeover really mean?
A body makeover is a catchall term in cosmetic surgery that can refer to several different surgical and non-surgical procedures combined into one total body makeover often performed in women after childbearing. Most commonly, the mommy makeover involves some type…
Read MoreCan I have liposuction at the same time as a tummy tuck?
Oftentimes, when a patient comes in for a cosmetic consultation regarding weakened abdominal muscles, excess skin, or sagging skin, the issue of liposuction for exercise-resistant fat and unwanted fat is also raised. At the time of the consultation, we will…
Read MoreWhat causes enlarged breasts in the male, and what can be done?
Enlargement of the chest or breast area in male breast tissue occurs when men develop gynecomastia. There are many causes of gynecomastia in one or both breasts. The most common cause is idiopathic, or unknown. Many young men experience pubertal…
Read MoreWhat can be the cause of lip lines, and what can be done?
Lip lines and lip wrinkles are vertical lines on the upper white lip or the mustache area, and in the white skin just below the lower lip. These are relatively common in men and women as we age. The causes…
Read MoreCan my upper eyelid surgery be covered by my insurance?
Occasionally we see patients who come in for a consultation for upper eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty and question whether their insurance will cover this procedure. Oftentimes, there is a combination of several issues. One is brow ptosis, where the eyebrows…
Read MoreHow do I determine if a breast lift is needed?
Many women come into my practice desiring youthful breast contour procedures but are unclear whether they need a breast lift or not. In an oversimplified way, breast lift surgery is needed when a woman desires a more lifted or perkier appearance of…
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