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 »

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 »

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 »

We love fads of all types and they quickly become a part of our culture, at least for a little while. Certain words or phrases have over time gained completely new meaning which in certain cases devalued the word and its impact. This is sad. Take for example : AWESOME. I was asked to pass the salt at a restaurant and in... read more »

With the creation of more web sites, more products, more devices, and certainly more physicians of different specialties (calling themselves "cosmetic surgeons") as well as health spas, the reality of physical improvement has been blurred. There is a sense because of the overwhelming choices and its resulting confusion that the treatments are equal. Nothing could be further from the truth!... read more »

To explain why certain claims made by the "cosmetic industry" do not work (see the last two previous blogs) one just has to acknowledge that to affect a change in our tissue a change in the makeup of the tissue has to occur. In organic terms that means some form of trauma and its resultant healing process.   We all have fallen in love with... read more »

Many people come up to me and place their hands on the  cheeks lifting the skin back and up saying, "I want to look like this but without surgery".  The quick and true answer is "not possible". Each procedure has a personal price that it exacts. The depth of involvement determines the degree of the outcome. The old saying, "you get... read more »

With more and more phantasmagoric ads claiming incredible results with no downtime, surgery or pain, the more it seems that we are back in the dark ages... There are treatments that offer "freezing," "melting" of fat with eventual (3-4 months!) disappearance... Lasers that leave no mark but have results a half a year later... Skin care products with rare earth elements including gold... read more »

Every element and structure on earth has some component of "leakage"; but the word itself when used in relation to breast implants has taken on the meaning of  not just weeping outside its original confines but actually traveling distances to other parts of the body. This simply does not happen. The implants have a "gummy bear" silicone consistancy within a... read more »

In an article in the NY Times of Jan 12, 2013 a report was made that NY City hospitals will assess doctors performances  to the quality of care delivered. The evaluation will be based on number of tests (services) ordered as well as how well doctors communicate with patients, readmission of patients with pneumonia and heart failure,speed of emergency patients admitted... read more »