For many years, plastic surgeons have turned to liposuction to reduce fat and smooth out their patients’ stomachs, buttocks, hips and thighs. But, what many people may not realize is that liposuction is also being safely used for other parts of the face and body including the jawline, the upper arms, the lower legs, the… Read More
The Most Common Plastic Surgeries for Each Age Group
Plastic surgery has taken the health industry by storm. In fact, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) reported that over 15.6 million cosmetic procedures were performed in 2014 alone, which is an increase of 3 percent since 2013. Based on what I’ve seen in my own practice and statistics from plastic surgeons across the… Read More
Gynecomastia More Than Just a Physical Condition, Especially for Teens
The teen years can be a difficult time. And for boys, it can be even more challenging if they are suffering from a medical condition known as gynecomastia, or enlargement of the male breast tissue. Up to 69% of adolescent boys will be affected by this condition at some point in their lives, and it… Read More
Do You Look Tired After a Good Night’s Sleep?
As we age, our skin gradually becomes less elastic, and the areas around our eyes are no exception. Our upper eyelids have thin skin that can stretch and develop an extra fold that hangs down and obscures our vision. The muscles underneath our skin also grow weaker as we age, often creating protruding bags under… Read More
Tummy Tucks Can Yield Some Surprising Medical Benefits
An abdominoplasty (commonly known as a tummy tuck) is one of the most popular procedures I perform at MAE Plastic Surgery. Designed to make the abdomen flatter, firmer and more toned, tummy tucks are typically requested by women to help them regain their figures after pregnancy or by those who are left with saggy hanging… Read More
The Beauty of Fat Grafting With a Facelift: Moving Fat from Where We Don’t Need It To Where We Do!
A facelift can create an amazing transformation, but it does have some limitations. Sure, it can do an excellent job of reducing sagging skin and wrinkles, but unfortunately, it doesn’t address the volume loss that naturally occurs in all of us over time. That’s why plastic surgeons, including myself, have been utilizing fat grafting as… Read More
