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Apr

The “Angelina Jolie” Procedure

Published: April 23, 2013

“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 with immediate reconstruction because she is Breast Cancer Gene (BRCA1) positive. Her gene positivity … Continue reading The “Angelina Jolie” Procedure

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23

Mar

Dip your toe in the pool with minimally invasive treatments!

Published: March 23, 2013

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 not be ready for this step. For both of these groups, minimally invasive … Continue reading Dip your toe in the pool with minimally invasive treatments!

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Feb

America’s Most Compassionate Doctors – Patients’ Choice Award

Published: February 23, 2013

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. provide online feedback about their experiences with their physicians and dentists. They provide … Continue reading America’s Most Compassionate Doctors – Patients’ Choice Award

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23

Sep

Massive weight loss body contouring surgery

Published: September 23, 2012

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 and exercise, while others undergo surgical means of weight loss, … Continue reading Massive weight loss body contouring surgery

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23

Aug

Neck Tightening – Are you ready for this?

Published: August 23, 2012

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 fetish?) I see this in women in their … Continue reading Neck Tightening – Are you ready for this?

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23

Jul

Fitness and Plastic Surgery: The Perfect Pair

Published: July 23, 2012

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 surgical outcome. Plastic surgery is not a … Continue reading Fitness and Plastic Surgery: The Perfect Pair

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23

Jun

Posh Spice is the New Soccer Mom

Published: June 23, 2012

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 busy life the best she could, … Continue reading Posh Spice is the New Soccer Mom

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25

Sep

Dip your toe in the pool with minimally invasive treatments!

Published: September 25, 2011

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 either don’t need it or don’t want it. For this group, minimally … Continue reading Dip your toe in the pool with minimally invasive treatments!

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25

Jul

Volumetry: A New Dimension in Facial Rejuvenation

Published: July 25, 2011

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” of the cheek into the jowl elongating … Continue reading Volumetry: A New Dimension in Facial Rejuvenation

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25

Jun

Look into a tummy tuck at the time of hernia repair

Published: June 25, 2011

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 repair has already taken … Continue reading Look into a tummy tuck at the time of hernia repair

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