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“My Medical Choice” was written by Angelina Jolie and published by the New York Times on May 14, 2013. Thank goodness for Angelina's interest in public health and education! In her essay, she publicly announced that she underwent preventive double mastectomy wit...
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I see many men and women in their 20's, 30’s, 40’s and 50’s who desire a fresher appearance. While some, like the 20-somethings, do not merit a surgical procedure, individuals with manifestations of aging who would benefit from a surgical procedure might n...
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Patients' Choice recognition reflects the difference doctors make in the lives of their patients. The honor is bestowed on physicians and dentists who have received near perfect scores, as voted by their patients. Every month, more than 200,000 patients across the U. S. prov...
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While it is true that obesity is prevalent throughout our country, there has been a corresponding increase in numbers of individuals pursuing massive weight loss, defined as loss of greater than 100 lbs, or 50% of excess weight. Some achieve significant weight loss through diet a...
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Neck Tightening - Are you ready for this? Neck aging is a focus for many of my patients. Significant weight loss, aging, accumulated sun exposure and genetics all contribute to necks with banding, jowling along the jaw line, and lax skin. (Remember Ally Mcbeal and the waddle...
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Why talk about fitness in a surgical blog? Because fitness will optimize surgical outcomes, and as a plastic surgeon aiming to get the best possible results, I cannot deny that it takes more than surgery to get my patients superior results. The better your health, the better your...
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Yes, this is true. We know and love the traditional soccer mom. In the past we gave her a “pass” for her unkempt appearance, lack of fitness, grooming, and style because it was understood that she does not have time for herself. We recognized that she was juggling a bu...
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I see many men and women in their 20's, 30’s, 40’s and 50’s who would like a subtle spruce up without surgery. Some might not frankly need a surgical procedure, particularly the 20-somethings. Some actually might benefit from a surgical procedure, but they...
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How can we look more youthful and fresh? Most of my patients don't pull up on their faces wanting that simulated facelift with a windblown, tight result. Sure, lifting is a part of rejuvenation. Tissues sag with age, and this leads to lower brows, descent of the “apple...
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Many of us have hernias we live with: in the belly button, in the groin, in a previous surgical site. As a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, I see many men and women with hernias who present to me for treatment of the hernia. Sometimes I see patients relatively soon after hernia r...
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