Reconstructive & Plastic Surgery Blog

Your Brachioplasty Surgery

Published on November 18, 2016 by

Brachioplasty, otherwise known as arm lift surgery, is common among people who have sagging skin in the upper-arm region. Typically, skin droops as a result of massive weight loss, aging, or genetic factors. The excess fat in this area can

Benefits of a Radiesse Treatment

Published on September 23, 2016 by

If you are looking for a procedure that gets rid of those wrinkles, folds, facial lines, and other signs of aging, you should consider a Radiesse procedure. This treatment is well-known for its long-lasting effects and results that are truly

The Vertical Mastopexy Technique

Published on August 11, 2016 by

A vertical mastopexy is a technique used for women who want their breasts to droop less and be perkier. The results are long lasting. There are many types of mastopexy; in this blog, we will discuss the vertical mastopexy technique.

The Traditional Forehead Lift Technique

Published on July 26, 2016 by

The forehead lift procedure, also known as the brow lift, helps tighten and lift sagging eyebrows and reduce the wrinkles in the forehead. The resulting effect of this procedure is a youthful-looking forehead and more natural and relaxed eyebrows. Many

Fillers…what you don’t ask can hurt you

Published on April 1, 2015 by

For best results…ask questions first The use of facial fillers is rising in popularity. In 2012, hyaluronic acid placed second in the top 5 minimally invasive procedures, trailing only Botox. Juvederm, Restylane, Radiesse and other fillers are sought after by

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How “Smart” is your lipo?

Published on March 15, 2015 by

Liposuction is one of the most common, as well one of the most commonly misunderstood cosmetic procedures performed by plastic surgeons. Liposuction, or suction assisted lipectomy (SAL) as it is also known, allows a surgeon to contour a patient’s shape

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To fill or not to fill…?

Published on March 1, 2015 by

Cosmetic surgery should not be “a shot in the dark” Recent news of the medical woes of a number of cosmetic surgery patients has cast a spotlight on the increasingly popular use of fillers for cosmetic augmentation. While the use

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The Over/Under Debate

Published on March 1, 2015 by

  When undergoing breast augmentation there are a number of choices which need to be made: saline or silicone? Implant size: Larger or smaller? Incision location? One of the most commonly debated choices is that of implants placement: subglandular vs.

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Sun…Fun…and Scalpels?

Published on February 15, 2015 by

Bargain Hunters Beware! Understanding why lipo-tourism is an attractive option for those seeking plastic surgery is not difficult. Who would not be interested in combining what many believe to be “minor” surgery with travel to an exotic destination at a

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Breast Implants…The (Gummy) Bear Necessities

Published on February 1, 2015 by

Cohesive Gel… Form Stable… and Gummy Bears…Oh My!   Cohesive gel?…Form stable?…Gummy Bear?…What do these terms have in common? With the recent introduction and FDA approval of the next generation of Breast Implants, the attention of patients, physicians and the

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