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What Areas of my Face Can I Get Botox Injected?

Botox is a great product when used correctly. The most common areas to have Botox treatments are in the forehead, between the eyes and lateral to the eyes. Botox is typically helpful to treat lines caused by movement. Your muscles cause folds in the skin that lead to wrinkles. Botox […]

Can Fat Transfer be used Under the Eyes?

Fat transfer is a great treatment that can be used in a variety of ways. Fat has become a vital part of facial rejuvenation. I used fat in almost every facelift or eyelid surgery that I do because of the natural and youthful appearance that it can add to the […]

What Anesthesia is Used During a Facelift?

The anesthesia that is used depends on the surgeon and the type of facelift that is being performed. Local anesthesia to general anesthesia is performed for face and neck lifts. I personally do the majority of my facelifts under general anesthesia. This allows the patient to be as comfortable as […]

Do You Lose 50cc When You Place the Implant Behind the Muscle?

This is a great question as sizing is the most difficult part of a breast augmentation for women. The implant can be placed above or below the muscle depending on the individual needs of each patient. In the United States the most common method is under the muscle, however both […]

Breast Reconstruction Options

October is breast cancer awareness month, which has become a great tradition as breast cancer affects more people we usually realize. Breast cancer affects one in eight women in America however because of improved surveillance and treatment there are currently over 2.5 million breast cancer survivors in the United States. […]

Breast Augmentation with Lift – Enlarge and Refine

When considering a breast augmentation, you may decide that you want to add volume, size, a lift, and a more refined shape. A breast augmentation with lift combines the benefits of both procedures to achieve larger, perkier breasts. A breast augmentation with lift, also known as an augmentation mastopexy, reverses […]

Is it safe to have a Breast Augmentation and Liposuction done in the same surgery?

This is a very common question as most patients have a limited amount of time they can take away from work. Also most of my patients want to do as much as they can in one procedure if they are already going to be under anesthesia for one surgery. There […]

Getting a Feel for Your Lip Augmentation with Injectables

There are two options when considering a lip augmentation: injectables or fat transfer. Using fat lasts longer, but if you are new to the procedure, it is recommended that you try an injectable to get a feel for the results. For the procedure, a filler is injected into several locations […]

Surgical vs. Non-Surgical Brow Lift

Surgical brow lifts drastically improve forehead wrinkles and reduce any upper-eyelid drooping that can produce a lazy or tired look. However, if you are apprehensive about going under the knife, a non-surgical brow lift using Botox can also make a significant difference. Botox will not provide the lasting results of […]

What Is Liquid Rhinoplasty?

Rhinoplasty, commonly referred to as a nose job, is a procedure that refines and reshapes the nose through surgery. If you are unhappy with the proportions of your nose but are apprehensive about surgery, liquid rhinoplasty may be your best option. Liquid rhinoplasty uses injectable fillers to reshape the nose. […]