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 »
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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 »
Breast implants are in the news again, with the US Food and Drug Administration having issued warning letters to two manufacturers, and hearings on renewed safety concerns are set. But before getting too caught up in the controversies of the moment, it’s worth looking at how we got here. Let me add at the outset… Read More »
With so many options available for breast implants, and so much information available, patients are becoming increasingly particular about their desired results. This is especially true for the cleavage area. It may be that because this is more likely to be exposed, and too wide a gap can be a tipoff to breast implants. On… Read More »
Allergan’s Botox® brand of the wrinkle relaxer botulinum toxin type A remains the world leader with something on the order of a billion dollars in annual sales, but alternative brands are vying for a share. Dysport® appeared a few years ago, followed by Xeomin®, but neither one has caught on in a big way. There… Read More »
Here in Seattle and the Northwest, trends in plastic surgery reflect our appreciation of all that is natural. At the same time, our regional economy is based on tech and innovation, so our patients are progressive thinkers. Here is what my staff and I have observed, in an unscientific look at trends this past year… Read More »
It’s been 3 years since I last looked at the science of gratitude, but I am happy to see that it is still a subject of escalating attention. For some time it’s been known that expressing gratitude measurably benefits both the giver and the recipient in terms of physical and emotional health. We are better… Read More »
16. Increased emphasis on safety There was shift to outpatient facilities in the 1990’s for many types of surgery but especially cosmetic surgery. Because these facilities were often connected to individual practices rather than a hospital, this created a situation where there was little oversight. This was paralleled by a bonanza of practitioners from a variety of… Read More »
11. The MediSpa movement It seems that nowadays there is a medispa on every corner, but the idea was revolutionary not all that long ago. The only place to get cosmetic medical treatments was in a doctor’s office, usually a dermatologist or a plastic surgeon. Long waits for appointment times and a perceived lack of focus on… Read More »
