Posted December 07, 2023 in Breast
The “internal bra” procedure involves placement of an artificial mesh to support breast implants. This is sometimes used for primary (first-time) breast augmentation and very frequently used in secondary (revision) augmentation. Why use mesh to support breast implants for a revision breast augmentation surgery? Successful breast revision surgeries often require tightening of the scar tissues […]
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Posted December 05, 2023 in Breast
The “internal bra” procedure involves placement of an artificial mesh to support breast implants. This is sometimes used for primary (first-time) breast augmentation and very frequently used in secondary (revision) augmentation. Why use mesh to support breast implants for a first-time breast augmentation surgery? Many surgeons place silicone gel or saline breast implants through a […]
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Posted November 01, 2023 in Body
If you have stubborn fat pockets and excess skin around your midsection, you may be considering a tummy tuck to eliminate these concerns. Traditional tummy tucks typically center on the lower to middle abdomen, but what if your midsection concerns are a little higher? A reverse tummy tuck reduces excess skin and fat from the […]
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Posted May 01, 2023 in Liposuction
2 Minute Read: What kind of cannula (suctioning instrument) do you use for liposuction under the chin? Why does it matter? I recently attended the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery annual meeting in Miami and visited the exhibitor booth to purchase another cannula for submental (under the chin) liposuction. The salespeople tried to push […]
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Posted April 26, 2023 in Face
2 Minute Read: Lots of us (perhaps most) have some extra fat under the chin. Does everyone need liposuction? Of course not. What are the alternatives? Do nothing. If the excess fat under your chin is not a major concern, I suggest doing nothing. Minor problems don’t always need solutions. Lose weight. If you gained […]
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