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Tag Archives: Dr. Lawrence Glassman
Fillers…what you don’t ask can hurt you
Published on April 1, 2015 by Lawrence GlassmanFor 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 Read More…
How “Smart” is your lipo?
Published on March 15, 2015 by Lawrence GlassmanLiposuction 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 Read More…
The Over/Under Debate
Published on March 1, 2015 by Lawrence GlassmanWhen 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. submuscular? Read More…
Sun…Fun…and Scalpels?
Published on February 15, 2015 by Lawrence GlassmanBargain 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 Read More…
Breast Implants…The (Gummy) Bear Necessities
Published on February 1, 2015 by Lawrence GlassmanCohesive 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 Read More…