6. New materials for internal bra to maintain breast shape after reduction/lift When a breast needs to be lifted, it is because the skin envelope and the internal ligaments have weakened, yet surgeons have always had to rely on them for support. That is why breast lifts and breast reductions tend to lose fullness in the… Read More »
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To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the world’s first live plastic surgery webcast in 1998, we are counting down 20 advances in plastic surgery over the past 20 years. They are in no particular order, and the list is personal, because we were involved in developing and promoting several of them. 1. ADM Internal Bra for breast… Read More »
Pop singer Ciara has reportedly been working hard at the gym to correct her abdominal muscle separation, called a diastasis, after the birth of her second child. And she says its working, giving motivation to a dedicated following of moms everywhere. But the question of ‘will exercise work for this condition’ is far from settled…. Read More »
If you are a regular reader you know that I am always interested in the newest things, but skeptical about products and procedures making claims that aren’t proven with hard evidence from clinical trials. Collagen supplements are becoming increasingly popular, but because they are not required to undergo FDA trials, I have long had doubts… Read More »
I am pretty sure that Mick Jagger didn’t have plastic surgery in mind when the Rolling Stones recorded the song “You can’t always get what you want” but like many things in life, it reflects an essential aspect of communication. When discussing your goals with a plastic surgeon, knowing what you want is important; more… Read More »
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I have been thinking more lately about the relationship of art and plastic surgery. Sometimes this happens when I am drawing a model, and noticing there is something not typical in the proportions. Often though what sets me onto this train of thought is an article or lecture by some plastic surgery expert who has… Read More »
Like motherhood, the modern mommy makeover has changed, and recognizing the importance of individualization is at the heart of both. Not every mom is the same, and the mommy makeover should not be a cookie cutter operation. True, there are things that remain fundamental: pregnancy changes a woman’s body in ways that are not restorable without tummy… Read More »
A couple of weeks ago I did an Instagram takeover for a day for the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) and it got me thinking about how I would explain what “aesthetic surgery” means. Is there a difference between cosmetic plastic surgery and aesthetic plastic surgery, and does it matter? I believe the answer is yes, and… Read More »
What causes the dreaded double bubble with breast implant surgery? It is a common cause of concern for patients, and rightly so; a groove across the bottom of the breast is unnatural and unsightly. There are two causes of double bubble, and they often occur together: Lowering the bottom edge of the breast, and animation… Read More »
