It seems almost heretical to ask whether antioxidants are a good thing or not, but more and more studies are casting serious doubt on their effectiveness. Even worse, it’s increasingly looking like they may actually do more harm than good.[1] Suspicions about antioxidant supplements have actually been simmering for years, even as their use has… Read More »
If you haven’t visited RealSelf.com to research cosmetic treatments or plastic surgery, you may be in the minority these days. I’ve been affiliated with the Seattle-based site almost from their inception, and watched the company to grow into possibly the most widely used platform for information on medical aesthetics. This puts them in a unique… Read More »
Just as I finished reading Harvard scientist David Sinclair’s brilliant new book Lifespan: Why we age and why we don’t have to, I turned to see the November 2019 issue of Allure magazine again proclaiming “the end of anti-aging.” A remarkably youthful-appearing Sharon Stone graces the cover, over a title about “The glory of going… Read More »
It’s neither Brazilian nor a butt lift, but the BBL or Brazilian Butt Lift, more correctly called gluteal fat grafting, has become the most dangerous cosmetic surgery operation in recent years. So much so that regulatory agencies and some plastic surgery organizations are considering an outright ban. The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, citing two fatalities… Read More »
We are often asked whether a procedure can be done under local anesthesia where the patient is awake but the surgical site numbed. There are three good reasons to consider local for your plastic surgery operation: You skip the expense of an anesthesia provider, you don’t have the recovery time from sedation or general anesthesia,… Read More »
It’s a given that good nutrition is a basic requirement for healing after surgery, but plastic surgery patients often have unique needs. Being more body-conscious, they are more likely to diet, may already have had significant weight loss, and frequently use supplements. We definitely encourage our patients to be in optimal health before having elective… Read More »
“It ain’t what you don’t know that gets you in trouble. It’s what you know that just ain’t so.” – Mark Twain Is there any topic more fraught with misinformation than plastic surgery? How is the smart consumer supposed to separate fact from fiction? It isn’t easy, but here are a few myths that just… Read More »
In many ways, bra fitting for women with implants is the same as without, but there are a few important differences, and a fair amount of confusing advice. Having placed thousands of implants over the years, it’s a subject I have thought about a lot. When I was working on early designs and materials for… Read More »
What is the smartest approach to liposuction and body contouring? The answer is it depends on who you ask and what your specific situation is. There is a multitude of options to choose from now, including noninvasive fat freezing (Coolsculpting®), laser-assisted liposuction (e.g., Smart Lipo®), noninvasive laser (e.g., SculpSure®), liposuction with ultrasound (VASER®), noninvasive ultrasound… Read More »
Speculation about celebrities having plastic surgery is nothing new, but some stars are going public. I think it can be a healthy thing, and even helpful to others. Australian singer and model Iggy Azalea explained her decision to have breast implants on the Ellen DeGeneres show: “There was nothing wrong with me. I think it’s… Read More »
