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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

Question: I have been seeing advertisements for laser liposuction. Is this a significant breakthrough in liposuction surgery and, if so, what are the benefits? Answer: To be very frank, laser-assisted liposuction is purely gimmick. The technique of tumescent liposuction remains the gold standard for excellent results and rapid healing. Other so-called advances such as ultrasonic… Read More

Question: Recently I’ve been seeing a ton of commercials on TV for facelifts with different names. Are they truly facelifts or different kinds of procedures? Are any of these something to be leery of? Answer: A lot of the surgeries being advertised (I’m not able to list their real titles) have names like the rapid… Read More

Question: Why is it that you see so many celebrities having bad plastic surgery? Some of them were very attractive people, who are now morphed and look nothing like they did prior to surgery. They make their living on their looks; why wouldn’t they go to the best surgeon available to protect their assets? Answer:… 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: My friend’s mom was telling her about a new facial procedure that was supposed to be amazing. I think she called it a Natural Vector? I’m wondering if you’re aware of what she’s talking about and what kind of surgery it is? Answer:  It’s very ironic that you asked me about that because the system… Read More

Question: On a frequent basis, I see advertisements for products that are better than Botox, lunchtime laser liposuction, weekend facelifts, non-surgical tummy tucks, facial exercise equipment for jowls, and products that can thicken your hair and fill in balding areas in one treatment. Is there any truth to these claims; do they work even a… Read More

Question: I’ve been thinking about getting breast implants and have no idea what size would be best for me. How would I determine that? What is your most commonly requested size? Answer: There are many things to think about when deciding on an appropriate postoperative breast size. The first thing that you would want to… Read More

Question: I’m 55 years old with the face of a 45-year- old but the neck of a 70-year-old. When I cover my neck I look so much younger. I can only use a scarf to do this though, because a turtleneck emphasizes my gobbler. I don’t know if a facelift could help this or not…. Read More