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Immediately after the procedure the patient is placed into a compression garment. The compression garment will be worn for up to 4-6 weeks. After the fat is removed it is carefully molded and shaped to enhance the buttocks. Immediately after it is injected, it does not possess a blood supply. It will take a few […]

If a Brazilian Butt Lift is performed properly, carefully and by a surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery it should be safe but not risk free. During the course of a Brazilian Butt Lift fat is liposuctioned from one or more areas, processed to remove all but the good injectable fat and […]

In general the average person normally has approximately 10 billion fat cells at birth.  Research has shown that there are 2 periods in life in which fat cells are produced.  This would include the third trimester of pregnancy and the time surrounding puberty.  In general after these 2 periods of development the number of fat […]

Many patients, usually in a light hearted way, ask “Can’t you just take it from here and put it there?, normally referring to transfer of fat from the buttock or hip area to the breasts. Conceptually it is an ideal solution to two common problems.  Unfortunately, however it is not that simple. The idea of […]

When considering surgical options to achieve a flatter stomach several things are taking into consideration. If the problem is simply some excess fat and there are no stretch marks present, liposuction alone will often give a very satisfactory outcome. Sometimes liposuction is combined with removal of excess skin below the belly button.  This combination of […]

The term ‘arm lift’ refers to the removal of excess skin of the upper arm in order to achieve a more pleasant appearance. The medical term for an arm lift is a brachioplasty. In the last several years, brachioplasty has seen the greatest increase in demand over any other plastic surgical procedure. This is due […]

Breast augmentation is currently the most frequently performed cosmetic surgical procedure for women in the United States. A critical component to achieving success in this procedure is selecting the right implant. Today, there are many choices regarding the shape, size and filling material of the implants. The first consideration should be whether or not a […]

After deciding what type of implant will be utilized the next important consideration is the size of the implant. The first step in choosing the right size is to listen carefully to the patient’s goals. The next step is a careful examination of the breasts. Often measurements are taken either with a tape measure or […]

When recovering from breast augmentation, one of the most asked questions is ‘when can I wear an underwire or push-up bra?’ Patients are always anxious to try on clothing that accentuates their new form! Unfortunately, if you do so too soon it can slow down or even derail the healing process. One concern is if […]

Losing weight is a major goal for people, especially around this time of year. Who hasn’t made a new year’s resolution to get back to the gym or to shed a few pounds? If you are successful, that is fabulous! But, unfortunately sometimes the weight comes off of areas you didn’t want to get smaller…specifically, […]