I often come across (happened again today) patients seeing me for the first time and expecting their procedures booked within a limited time period. The usual outcry would go something like this: "I can only do it in the next three weeks, otherwise it will have to wait a year." Well....... why not plan the visit to my office a... read more »

Many potential patients compare possible results to other people's outcomes. Unfortunately that is not always the best method to decide on procedures. As an example I have many women wishing to have the same "cup size" as their friend. That will only happen if the two people are exactly the same chest circumference with the same shape, trunk length, body... read more »

Time for resolutions that we would like to fulfill but down deep in our hearts we know we will not. One of the main reasons for this is that we have unreasonable expectations and the first hint of slow or no progress sends us scurrying for a distraction that will make us push aside or, better yet, forget our initial... read more »

I knew as soon as the media explosion of Dr. Jan Adams and Kanye West's mother took place that I would be inundated with phone calls from worried prospective patients. It is very difficult for the lay public to decipher the truth about professionals' credentials especially when the media itself does not care enough to find out important details such... read more »

There are several occasions where surgeries can be combined under one procedure. The opportunity to do this depends on length of the overall OR time, health of the patient and anatomical proximity of the areas to be operated upon. Of equal importance is the infection category of the wounds created since cross contamination of one site to another should always... read more »

Safety is the most important factor in medicine and surgery, especially when elective procedures are involved. When choosing a cosmetic surgeon make sure that he/she is board certified in plastic surgery and has admitting privileges at a local hospital, even though the surgery may be planned in a private operating room suite. The reason for this is that hospitals do... read more »

All invasive cosmetic procedures require preparation even so-called "weekend " surgeries. In order to effect a permanent change invasion of the tissue has to be made which results in a typical inflammatory response along with bleeding. The combination can lead to swelling, bruising and even blood collections (hematomas). As the saying goes " an ounce of prevention is worth a... read more »

I see many people for weight sensitive surgery such as liposuction, body contouring, tummy tuck , and even face lift where the person's size does matter. I stress that the closer one is to their "ideal weight" the better the result. I also stress that this "weight" is different today than it was 15,20,30 years ago. I am the same... read more »

I am not referring to financial cost (which are of course is important); but rather to the personal price that everyone pays in the process of recovery. Aside from subjecting oneself to the surgery, the post op course is an experience one cannot escape. In consultation I try to delineate as best as possible the aftermath which is usually more... read more »

Aesthetic (cosmetic) procedures are very rewarding to the person who undergoes the transformation. This satisfaction occurs only if the individual understands that the process is personal and changes only his/her attitude about themself. Friends/family/associates do not see us in the same light as we see ourselves; and that is a good thing! The changes we wish for ourselves are not... read more »