Posted 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 November 08, 2013
Breast enlargement, including breast augmentation revision, is the most frequently requested procedure in my practice. Now in practice in Plano for 18 years, I am on track to perform about 150 breast augmentations this year. In large studies, approximately 95% are happy with their choice to undergo surgery, which makes breast augmentation one of 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 […]
Read MorePosted March 06, 2013
Question: Ultrasonic liposuction, laser liposuction, tickle liposuction, body jet liposuction, liposculpture, power-assisted liposuction: the number of liposuction technologies can be overwhelming. Should you go to the guy with the laser machine, or should you visit the guy who uses sound waves to break up fat? Answer: You should probably visit the surgeon who has the […]
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