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Question: I developed cellulite in my thighs and bottom; even at my best weight it is still visible. What is the cause of cellulite and are there any treatments for it that really work? Answer: The dimpled or cottage cheese appearance is caused by the structural difference between cellulite fat and normal fat. Both cellulite… Read More

Question:  Do breast implants interfere with mammography and can a mammogram damage the implants? Answer:  This is a question that I address with all of my breast implant patients. The answer depends upon whether the implant is surgically placed above or below the pectoralis (chest) muscle.  Most of the time in very small or medium sized candidates for… Read More

Question: My husband is a 43 year old man who exercises regularly but is still very self conscious about his appearance because he has breasts. (if you call them that on a man?) He won’t even go to the pool in the summer because he’s uncomfortable being shirtless in public. No matter how much he… Read More

What is the Natural (Vector) Facelift®? The Natural (Vector) Facelift® 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: Since plastic surgery is almost always elective, do insurance companies ever pay for it? Answer:   In a perfect world we would all be able to make the changes we would like and have it covered by our insurance programs. Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case. However, because plastic surgery encompasses both reconstructive surgery and cosmetic surgery,… Read More

Question: I have recently seen short magazine & news articles about a prescription medication that is supposed grow eyelashes. My eyelashes are really thin and fall out very easily; this has always been a problem. I’ve tried the eyelash extensions and they are such a pain to have put on and eventually come off. Would… Read More

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