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It’s possible to perform breast reduction utilizing liposuction when patients have minimal breast enlargement and minimal breast sag. Unfortunately, this procedure isn’t effective when patients need larger amounts of tissue removed or have significant breast sag. Under these circumstances, the excess skin isn’t addressed and this makes the existing breast sag even worse. The majority […]

The vast majority of patients who undergo breast lift surgery are able to breast feed following this procedure. The ability to breast feed depends on a variety of factors. Large studies have demonstrated that as many as twenty percent of women are unable to breast feed even without surgery. In a small percentage of patients, […]

Breast reduction is a commonly performed procedure that is associated with high satisfaction rates. This procedure improves quality of life and alleviates symptoms associated with breast hypertrophy. It’s important to remember that recovery varies from patient to patient. The vast majority of patients have uneventful recoveries, but occasionally patients do have complications. These are usually […]

The post treatment instructions following botox injections are designed to minimize migration of botox. When botox migrates to surrounding structures, complications can occur including droopy eyelids. In an effort to avoid these complications a series of steps should be taken to avoid displacement of botox. In most cases providers recommend avoiding massage or manipulation of […]

When rapid expansion of breast tissue occurs, the breast skin can be stretched resulting in the development of stretch marks. This can occur with rapid weight gain, puberty and pregnancy. In addition, placement of breast implants can cause this phenomenon as well. Stretch marks following breast augmentation are associated with several variables. Stretch marks are […]

Abdominoplasty removes excess abdominal skin while simultaneously tightening the abdominal muscles. Patients can anticipate limited physical activity for ten to fourteen days following surgery. I typically tell my patients bathroom and kitchen privileges initially with slow resumption of normal activity over the next two weeks. Patients can usually return to work in two weeks if […]

Facelift recovery varies from patient to patient and depends on a large number of variables. Just as every patient is unique, the chosen procedure for the patient is unique as well. The differences in wound healing characteristics of patients and the type of procedure performed account for variations in facelift recovery. Most patients feel pretty […]

Compression garments are frequently utilized following thigh lift surgery.  The management of these devices varies from surgeon to surgeon and is dependent upon a variety of factors.  These garments decrease swelling, remodel soft tissue and increase patient comfort following this type of procedure. We generally utilize compression garments for 3 to 4 weeks following thigh […]

It’s not unusual for patients to have difficulty breathing through their nose following surgery. In most cases, this is related to normal post-operative swelling and resolves quickly. In some cases, crusting and scabbing within the nasal passages may also contribute to this problem. The problem is often related to the type of procedure performed. For […]

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 […]