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A dual plane breast augmentation refers to a technique whereby the implant is partially covered by muscle and partially covered by breast tissue. The word “dual” means two. The word “plane” refers to the loose connections between two adjacent tissue layers. In this case it refers to the loose connections between the pectoralis major muscle […]

After an implant is placed in the performance of a breast augmentation the body forms a lining around the implant creating a barrier between the foreign object and the rest of the body. Normally this barrier is thin and soft and does not create any change in the appearance or feel of the breast. This […]

It is not uncommon to see some degree of breast enlargement early in puberty. Often the onset of puberty can be as early as 12 years of age. When the breast increases in size at this age the enlargement is usually temporary and often returns back to normal in 1-2 years. The usual finding in […]

One of the most commonly asked questions preceding breast augmentation is “Will I loose feeling in my breasts”. When a breast augmentation is performed placement of the implant stretches the surrounding tissue. The nerves in the surrounding tissue are stretched and sometimes the outer layer of the nerves are torn and until they heal can […]

Breast augmentation performed through the belly button is called trans-umbilical breast augmentation or TUBA. In this procedure an incision is made at the top border of the belly button. A hollow tube is then pushed through the fat layer under the skin from the belly button up to the bottom of the breast. Through this […]

This is a very common question. The idea of a breast augmentation performed through the armpit is appealing because the scar is well hidden and usually inconspicuous. Unfortunately however there are significant trade-offs with this procedure. In performing a transaxillary (armpit) breast augmentation an incision is made in the armpit and then a pocket is […]

Treatment for gynecomastia depends on the extent of the condition. Sometimes the excess tissue is relatively small and concentrated under the nipple areolar complex. In this case simple excision intended to re-contour the breast is sufficient. If the excess tissue is fattier in its consistency liposuction may be a good option. Very often a combination […]

A Brazilian Butt Lift is the term given to a procedure intended to re-sculpt and reshape the buttock region. Historically certain cultures such as the Latin American culture have favored larger and shapelier buttocks as a symbol of beauty. In contrast western norms have historically regarded a smaller buttock as more aesthetically pleasing. Over the […]

Full recovery after a rhinoplasty depends on several factors. This includes the type of rhinoplasty performed. Most standard rhinoplasties include some modification of the tip of the nose, reduction of a hump on the nose, and cutting the nasal bone so as to narrow the nose. If only minor modifications of the nose are made […]

The development of blood clots (DVT) postoperatively is one of the greatest concerns surgeons have for patients in the postoperative period. A blood clot can cause problems in the vicinity of the clot but can also break off and travel to the lungs resulting in a potentially lethal outcome. For that reason most surgeons utilize […]