Tummy Tucks: Becoming a More Popular Procedure

Abdominoplasty or as it is more commonly known "Tummy Tuck" is gaining more popularity and has become noticed by the media. As usual there is often a slanted view in order to be provocative and gain an audience. Recently a piece was published in "Live Science" entitled "Tummy Tucks May Be Riskier Than Other Plastic Procedures". Well....."Duh"!!!! Nothing could be... read more »

The G Lift

Upper and lower eyelid surgery rejuvenates and refreshes the face like no other procedure. Yes, the face lift is all important and necessary; but, if one is only able to have one procedure on the face that gives the most "bang", the most noticeable difference, it would be eyelid surgery. Recovery is relatively easy and short. Most people are able... read more »

“I’m Not Looking For Perfection”

Of course you are! We all want to look our best and present ourselves in the best light. Aesthetic endeavors such as surgery or other procedures do IMPROVE our appearance. The operative word is improve. The foundation (i.e. our original selves) is the starting point and the building block of any improvement which governs the final result. Realistic self appraisal is the first and most important... read more »

“I Don’t See What You See”

How many times have we all said to our friends and family that we wished we could change some part of our body we don't like. Each and every time the usual response has been given with a quizzical look of disbelief or even amazement stating we look great and they don't see the problem we point out. Its not just... read more »

The Wizard of Oz Syndrome

"The wizard? But nobody can see the Great Oz. Nobody's ever seen the Great Oz!" Many patients are intimidated by the grandiose offices, personal style and commensurate high fees of the plastic surgeons they seek for advice. They then become impressed by the phalanx of office personnel that take their data and medical history. Then and only then do they have... read more »

Who Is That In The Mirror?

This has happened to just about everybody: you look in the mirror and you cannot recognize the person, seeing only the culminated result of the aging process. We all swear that it took place overnight, but in reality the change is always so slow that we do not notice it from day to day. The reality of age hits us... read more »

What is the Proper Shape for a Breast Implant?

Many arguments and ideas exist in regard to the best shape that an implant should have. There is a prevailing feeling by some people that an implant should have a tear drop shape since a breast in profile (in an upright position!) has that shape. That indeed is true but only if the person plans to spend their entire time... read more »

The Benefits of Being Attractive

Recently there was an article in the New York Times that posited the idea that good-looking people were more successful in politics (and by natural extension: all other endeavors) since there was a "halo effect" conferring all kinds of positive attributes. Also the article advanced the theory that good-looks featured smooth skin, shiny hair, facial and body proportions that indicated good... read more »

Is Cosmetic Surgery for Me?

Some people have a hard time deciding whether or not to visit a plastic surgeon's office. Some do not know if they will be happy or satisfied with the procedure. I believe that asking yourself some simple questions that are answered honestly will help resolve these issues. Do you feel not completely happy with some part of your appearance? Is there a... read more »