If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with skin cancer, it is essential that you understand the role of different physicians in the treatment of skin cancer and your options. Skin cancer may be diagnosed by any type of physician. This can be a clinical diagnosis where a spot looks suspicious or can […]

More women are receiving radiation for their breast cancer than ever. In the past, radiation was reserved for women who were having lumpectomy or if they had certain findings at the time of mastectomy. These include: 4 or more positive lymph nodes, cancer > 5 cm, or close margin to the chest wall or skin. […]

It may seem odd in a culture that is determined to purge all it’s fat, but some fat is necessary to create a smooth, healthy, youthful appearance. In age, our face particularly, loses some of it’s valuable fat and this, along with the loss of elasticity in the skin and the weakening of our muscles, […]

These days there are a number of options to consider when it comes to facial rejuvenation. You have everything from creams to surgery and the best option for you really depends on what you want to achieve. If you are looking to eliminate fine lines and wrinkles without surgical intervention, but want more than what […]

With increasing numbers of women having mastectomies either due to cancer or due to gene mutations such as BRCA, more implant reconstructions are being done by plastic surgeons. We are seeing increases numbers of bilateral (both breasts) mastectomies as the other side is frequently done preventatively and to increase the symmetry and cosmetic result. I […]

Almost everyone who undergoes a significant, dramatic weight loss is going to have some amount of excess, sagging skin left over. Excess, sagging skin around the abdomen is also common in women who have had multiple pregnancies. It can be an emotionally traumatizing thing to deal with and can destroy confidence, as well as hinder […]

Women who are born with overly large breasts often deal with daily chronic pain, as well as emotional strain. If you are one of these women and are tired of not being able to feel comfortable and confident in your body, you may be a good candidate for Breast Reduction surgery. Breast Reduction is a […]

I see a lot of patients who come in for a consultation for breast augmentation and either know they definitely need a breast lift (mastopexy) or do not realize that they need a lift. An augmentation – mastopexy is one of the most complex surgeries that plastic surgeons perform and they carry a high complication […]

Smoothing out wrinkles, fine lines and restoring youth to your face has never been so quick, easy, cost effective and efficient as it is today. In years past the only option available to those wishing for facial rejuvenation was a face life surgery. Face lift surgery is still one of the best options out there […]

All mastopexy surgery is not the same. The scars make look similar but what really matters is what is done to lift the underlying breast tissue. The external scars involve a round incision around the areola to reduce and lift it, a vertical scar to remove excess skin on the breast and lift the breast […]