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Question: I heard that the FDA has allowed silicone gel implants back on the market. Does that mean that anyone can get them now? Answer: It is true that the FDA has recently approved the use of silicone gel implants for primary breast enlargement. Previously, they could be used in restricted conditions: the patient had… 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 minimize the complexity of cosmetic surgical procedures, as well as the post-operative recovery. By doing this, they hope to… 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… 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: I know that in the case of a serious illness people will often consult with more than one doctor about their diagnosis. In your area of medicine, when people are having an elective surgery, is it common to get a second opinion? Answer: Getting a second opinion on an optional surgery can be quite… Read More

Question: I heard that the FDA has allowed silicone gel implants back on the market. Does that mean that anyone can get them now? Answer: It is true that the FDA has recently approved the use of silicone gel implants for primary breast enlargement. Previously, they could be used in restricted conditions: the patient had… 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 works out,… 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: Recently, I saw a news feature on a new product called Juvederm. I thought that it was used to give a person fuller lips. If that’s true, how does it differ from other products already on the market? Answer: Juvederm is a facial filler recently approved by the FDA for use in the U.S. and will… Read More