Posted November 01, 2023
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 […]
Read MorePosted November 28, 2018
“Dr. Friedman, aren’t my breast implants too high?” I am asked this question at least a couple times a week. And the answer is “Yes, they are too high. But don’t worry; it’s normal.” All breast implants placed under the pectoralis major muscle will start out too high and tight. It takes time for the […]
Read MorePosted August 18, 2014
While visiting my parents in Los Angeles last week, we toured the famous J Paul Getty Museum, which houses a number of famous paintings and sculptures. As a wood and marble sculptor myself, I certainly appreciate the artist’s skill. As a plastic surgeon, the bronze sculpture got me thinking about—yes, you guessed it—liposuction. Since the […]
Read MorePosted October 11, 2013
“It’s all about the belly button” A full tummy tuck involves tightening of the abdominal wall with removal of excess skin and fat. Contrary to popular belief, we do not need to make you a “new belly button.” Instead, you will keep your existing belly button (umbilicus), but all the skin around it will be […]
Read MorePosted August 19, 2013
When shopping for a plastic surgeon, look for surgical skill rather than products. Smartlipo, Fraxel, Sculptra, Zerona, Velasmooth: the array of plastic surgery products is increasingly complicated and confusing. Much of this is related to the marketing of products directly to consumers, both by physicians and manufacturers, in order to create product demand. Instead of […]
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