Many think that plastic surgeons must live a life of luxury, splurging on European vacations, designer clothes, and sports cars. In reality, being a plastic surgeon is extremely hard work, and our jobs, while fulfilling and life-enhancing for our patients, are often not glamorous. To succeed as a plastic surgeon, you must absolutely love what… Continue Reading »
Wrinkles, achy joints, an extra few pounds—some effects of aging are just no fun. Unfortunately, many men and women will add hair loss to this list. This visible effect of aging is difficult to hide with makeup or clothing, and can be distressful to endure. Many of us assume hair loss “just happens,” but there… Continue Reading »
Planning to schedule a cosmetic breast or body procedure this summer? You’re in good company. Warmer weather—and more body-conscious wardrobe choices—motivates many patients to make changes, and breaks from school or work are often easier to manage this time of year. And, with only a few weeks of downtime needed after most procedures, you’ll be… Continue Reading »
One ‘occupational hazard’ of having access to a world of information at our fingertips is that news travels fast—and not all of it is accurate. This applies to information about plastic surgery as much as any other topic. Unfortunately, persistent plastic surgery myths surface from time to time, perpetuating misconceptions about who gets cosmetic surgery,… Continue Reading »
The desire to smooth lines, lift droopy skin, and restore lost volume is nothing new, but your options for looking younger have expanded dramatically over the last decade. From BOTOX and fillers to laser skin resurfacing and specialty facial treatments, we now have a variety of tools to help you take years off your appearance… Continue Reading »
