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It’s not unusual for patients to request treatment of facial wrinkles with Botox. This procedure is associated with excellent clinical results and high levels of patient satisfaction. Vertical glabellar frown lines, transverse forehead wrinkles, and crow’s feet are routinely treated with Botox.  Botox acts upon the underlying muscles in these areas, which lessens wrinkles and […]

Gynecomastia can occur in several forms. In some cases known as glandular gynecomastia there may actually be growth of the breast tissue. In other cases there may be diffuse fatty tissue and in some cases there may be a combination of both types of tissue. The differentiation of glandular gynecomastia from diffuse fatty gynecomastia is […]

Lower eyelid blepharoplasty can be performed through a lower eyelid incision or through a transconjunctival approach. Both of these incisions are associated with advantages and disadvantages when performing blepharoplasty. The lower eyelid incision is placed just below the eye lashes where it’s easily hidden. This approach can be utilized to remove both excess lower eyelid […]

It’s not unusual for patients undergoing abdominoplasty to have associated abdominal wall hernias. The treatment of these hernias is dependent upon a variety of factors including the size and location of the hernia and the overall health of the patient. When hernias are large and recognized in the pre-operative period, most plastic surgeons refer these […]

The duration of the response to Botox varies from patient to patient and depends on a variety of factors. In the majority of patients Botox last for 3 to 4 months, but in some cases may last only two months, while in other cases may last up to eight months. These variations occur for several […]

It’s not uncommon for patients with gynecomastia to be concerned about when they can resume their normal workout routine. This varies depending on the type of surgical procedure performed. Each case needs to be considered individually since no two cases are the same. In the vast majority of patients, weight lifting and strenuous activities should […]

It’s not unusual for surgeons to use internal and external nasal splints following both rhinoplasty and septoplasty. These are used to hold anatomic structures in place following these procedures. External nasal splints are typically left in place for about a week. They are utilized to hold the bones in place following rhinoplasty with infracture. It […]

It’s not unusual for patients to be concerned about scarring following breast reduction surgery, because of the length of the scars associated with this procedure. In an effort to minimize scarring, a variety of maneuvers have been utilized. These include techniques designed to decrease tension on the wound closure. Examples would include steristrips, silicone scar […]

Facial aging affects the entire face, but nowhere is it more noticeable than in the area around the eyes. The eyes are truly the window to our souls and tell everyone how we are feeling. Aging of the soft tissue in this area, not only makes us look older, but can change how we are […]

Permanent loss of sensation is unusual following breast lift surgery. In the vast majority of patients who have decreased sensation following breast lift, sensation returns without treatment. Under these circumstances, decreased sensation is related to swelling and stretching of the nerves during surgery. It’s not unusual for patients to have pins and needle sensations known […]