A spray of freckles across your nose is cute when you’re younger, but seeing more spots appear over more parts of your body when you’re older isn’t always welcome. Most of these spots are going to be simple age spots, also sometimes called liver spots, although they aren’t related to your liver in any way…. Read More
Teens and Plastic Surgery
Kylie Jenner, the youngest of the Kardashian crew and star of their reality TV show Keeping up with the Kardashians, has been making headlines because of her pillowy lips. She recently confirmed suspicions that she augmented her lips with filler injections. Her “signature look” has sparked a dangerous trend among teenagers known on social media… Read More
Wanting vs. Needing Plastic Surgery: Why it’s Essential to Discuss Reasonable Expectations
The rise in the popularity of E!’s show Botched, which chronicles the work of two plastic surgeons who help patients undergo reconstructive plastic surgery (most often to correct previous procedures that went terribly wrong), brings into the spotlight a very important distinction on the difference between needing and wanting plastic surgery. On a recent interview… Read More
Top 10: Questions to Ask your Plastic Surgeon
The decision to get any type of plastic surgery is a big one and raises many questions throughout the process. I always want my patients to feel completely comfortable asking me any questions they may have, regardless of how “silly” they might think they are. Remember, there are no silly questions! To help guide the… Read More
For Mother’s Day, Consider a Mommy Makeover
We all know mothers make many sacrifices for their children, both big and small. As we celebrate Mother’s Day this weekend, I thought it appropriate to talk about women’s options post-pregnancy to help them feel more confident about their bodies. The joys of motherhood are abundant, but the impact pregnancy has on a woman’s body… Read More
Gummy Bear Implants… A Sweet Option to Consider for Your Breast Augmentation
Since their approval by the FDA in 2012, high-strength silicone gel implants, commonly referred to as “gummy bear” or “gummy” implants, have become increasingly popular due to their natural look and feel. These form-stable implants got their unique nickname because of their similarity in texture and feel to the classic candy. Like its namesake confection,… Read More
