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Question: I have recently read about a new liposuction technique that uses a laser. The article said that there is little bruising, and a quick recovery time? How is this different from standard liposuction? Answer: Liposuction has evolved tremendously over the last several decades. In the past two decades alone, a number of new techniques… Read More

Question: With all the layoffs that have been occurring and the resulting competitive workforce, I’ve recently been considering plastic surgery. I’m 55 years old and working middle management in a field that has seen a lot of job reductions. I’m wondering what you would suggest to give me a competitive edge over some of the… Read More

Question: My neighbor recently had a facelift and although she looks much better, her face and neck. Is that normal when you have a facelift? What is traditionally done in a facelift and what would be considered a different procedure? Answer: This is a good question; generally the facelift includes the face (from the level… Read More

Question: For years I’ve had a minor amount of puffiness under my eyes. It was not always a problem, I just sometimes looked run down. However, I recently noticed that I’ve developed what looks like a sunken line or ring underneath the puffy part of my lower eyelid. I thought the puffiness made me look… Read More

Question: I am 66 years old, and when I was 58 I had a facelift and eyelid surgery. My neck and eyelid skin has gradually loosened again and I’m beginning to develop jowls. I really want to keep a youthful look and was wondering if it’s safe to have another facelift and eye surgery? Answer:… Read More

What is the Natural (Vector) FaceliftTM? The Natural (Vector) FaceliftTM is a method of tightening the face in a manner that gives the most natural and relaxed appearance post surgically. This facelift technique tightens the facial tissue covering underlying muscle in multiple directions or vectors; which counteracts the sagging and laxity that occurs as we… Read More

Question: I am a 52 year old woman in good health. I was a 1 pack per day smoker until I quit 5 years ago. I was also a sun worshiper, as I think most of my generationwas, and would burn and tan every summer of my youth. The skin on my face looks pretty… Read More

Question: I have seen ads for cosmetic surgery where you can recover at a spa or resort immediately after the surgery. Are these facilities safe? Answer: The people in charge of marketing these places and some physicians often minimize the complexity of cosmetic surgical procedures, as well as the post-operative recovery. By doing this, they… Read More

Question: I’m interested in having my breasts larger but I don’t want them to be too big. I am presently an A cup and would like to be a full B cup. I want to enhance my figure but don’t want my breasts to be the first thing people notice. I’m also a runner and… Read More

Question: I have a small, flat behind and have always wanted a more rounded one. I’m not interested in something as dramatic as JLo’s but ‘™d like to be significantly more shapely than I currently am. I’ve heard that there are implants for the bottom and I’m wondering how safe they are? Answer: There are… Read More