Yes, breast reduction is a covered service by health insurance if certain criteria are met. What those criteria are depends on the insurance and the state. All companies require that the large breasts cause significant symptoms and that a particular amount of breast tissue be removed. Excessively large breasts can cause pain in the upper [...]
“I’m gonna have a scar? But I thought you were a plastic surgeon!”
A plastic surgeon? Yes. A magician? No. When there is a cut through the skin, the skin needs to heal. To heal, it needs to lay down new collagen, which is never as organized as the collagen you are born with. Disorganized, heaped up collagen is the definition of a scar. So what do plastic [...]
Why is it called Plastic Surgery? Is It Because You Put Plastic Things In People?
When patients ask why is it called “plastic” surgery, I usually reply, “We had plastic before plastic had plastic.” The term plastic means to mold, and is from the Greek word plastikos. It was first used to describe a specialty of surgery in 1837. The first plastic, on the other hand, was made by [...]
Breast Lift, How It Is Done
How is a breast lift performed? Three components need to be addressed: nipple position, breast skin envelope, and milk gland position and shape. Nipple position is the most important. The other components are placed in relation to the nipple. An incision around the nipple is always needed to relocate it. Different amounts of breast skin [...]
Breast Lift, Do You Need It?
You’re not happy with your breasts, but not sure if you need an augmentation or a lift, or both. The rule of thumb to determine if you need a breast lift is pretty simple. You know the place under your breast where it meets the chest? That intersection is called the inframammary fold. If your [...]
Breast Augmentation 102; Which Breast Implant is Best for You? Silicone or Saline?
Silicone or Saline? Which Breast Implant is Best for You? The two most common complications of breast implants, rupture and capsule formation, are influenced by which type of implant you choose. The appearance and feel of the implants are also affected by implant type. Implant manufacturers have a lot of faith in their products these [...]
Breast Augmentation 101: Pocket Placement , Over or Under The Muscle
Deciding to have a breast augmentation involves a lot of decision making. What kind? What shape? How big? A crucial but perhaps not so obvious decision is where to place the pocket that will hold the implant. Should it go over or under the pectoral muscle? This decision is not trivial. It impacts recovery, post-op [...]
Are Your Hands Giving Away Your Age?
Are Your Hands Giving Away Your Age? Age spots, thin skin and a bony appearance are the telltale signs of aging on your hands. Our hands go through the same aging process as our faces. Over time, exposure to sun causes skin damage and age spots. Loss of volume makes our tendons stick out and [...]
The Eyes Have It: Uppers are so easy!
An upper eyelid tuck or upper blepharoplasty removes excess upper lid skin getting rid of the hooded look that often develops as we age. It is the easiest of all cosmetic surgeries and can be done under local anesthesia with minimal discomfort. Recovery is quick with little pain and usually limited bruising. Not only is it easy, it is [...]
Hair, Hair, Everywhere
Bikini season’s just around the corner and you’re tired of waxing. Or are you fed up with electrolysis on your upper lip? Guys, sick of that sweater-like carpet of hair on your back? Don’t you wish there was a better way? Some people are afraid to look into laser hair removal because they’ve heard it’s [...]
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