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 »

As a plastic surgeon my duty to my patient is to advise on the concern that this person has; and not diverge on tangential or unrelated areas that I may see as needing improvement. I think it is unethical, for example, to mention rhinoplasty (nose job) when the person is being seen for liposuction, unless the person brings up the... read more »

Just a friendly reminder and warning so that no one is disappointed. Bathing suite season will soon be upon us here in the NE, and like other seasons (holidays, Christmas, etc.) we need to plan. The time to undergo any treatment must take into account the recovery time as well. To look good in June/July one must consider having the... read more »

The primary goal of plastic surgery is to achieve a specific improvement with safety in mind. In cosmetic surgery that objective does not change. Plastic surgeons assess the patients' goals in regard to realistic expectations. In a consultation the next step is to give patients an honest, open understanding of the risks and post operative consequences of the procedures needed... read more »

It is well recognized that bra cup sizes vary from manufacture to manufacture. This perhaps contributes to the fact that many women do not wear the proper bras for their size. Yet all prospective breast augmentation patients know what size they would like to be and use the term "A", "B", "C", etc as if their definition is written in... read more »

Why do free consultations? Many people do not believe in a free consultation because it may attract the idle and the curious who are not "serious". Besides there is a group who feel that a free service is not worth much. While the above may all come into play, it is not so all the time. I feel that the... read more »

No matter how important good looking results may be, the most important aspect of that procedure has to be safety. Sometimes medical conditions show up just prior to surgery or they are not apparent until the last minute. If these findings can possibly compromise the results or the safety of the patient then surgery has to be postponed until the... read more »

Silicone (gel) implants have finally been approved for general public use by the FDA. It is about time! For over fifteen years the freedom of personal health choices in the confines of the physician's office was taken away from us in this "land of the free and the home of the brave". Never mind that the rest of the world... read more »

The use of ablative lasers is the best way to rejuvenate the skin of the face and neck. It smooths out the surface to give a more even color as well as lessen fine wrinkles and pitted areas. The process can be accomplished either in one session (which requires about one week of down time) or as a series of... read more »