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6 Reasons Why Men Need a Consistent Skin Routine

6 Reasons Why Men Need a Consistent Skin Routine

In this day and age, there is no doubt that societal influences affect how we see ourselves – wanting to look younger longer, wrinkle-free in one visit, or permanently looking like our favorite Snapchat filter. These factors do not just affect women, either. As I have noticed a steadier incline in male patients this year, I wanted to share my 6 reasons why men – not just women – need a consistent…

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Four Reasons Why Fewer People are having Face-lifts

Four Reasons Why Fewer People are having Face-lifts

there are many reasons for this trend but in order to fully appreciate its emergence I have condensed my experience to the following causes:

      1.The Done Look. The fear of having that “Done Look” after facial cosmetic surgery. This is indeed a legitimate concern and there is indeed a fine line between overdoing a procedure and getting it right.  My goal is to achieve a younger looking result

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Five Differences between a Breast Reduction and a Breast Lift

Five Differences between a Breast Reduction and a Breast Lift

During my 30-year career as a plastic surgeon I have noticed that one of the most misunderstood concepts is the difference between a breast reduction and a breast lift. Below I have listed the 5 main differences between the two procedures. 

The most notable difference between two proceduresis the primary reason each procedure is performed. Both procedures are aimed at contouring and lifting but…

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A New Treatment Option for Vaginal Rejuvenation

A New Treatment Option for Vaginal Rejuvenation

 A new treatment option is now available for the treatment of the most common vaginal problems in postmenopausal women. The Canadian Health Department has endorsed the use of the diVa Laser vaginal rejuvenation system for the treatment of (GSM). GSM or Genitourinary Syndrome of menopause is the term that describes the various symptoms that are common in 85% of postmenopausal women. The system is…

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What to Expect After Breast Reduction Surgery

What to Expect After Breast Reduction Surgery

  The following information regarding insurance coverage and the recovery after breast reduction is compiled from a 35 year history of performing 2,000 breast reduction procedures.

Insurance coverage: it has been out experience that if properly prepared and documented 80% of out patients are granted coverage for breast reduction surgery.

The Procedureis performed under a general anesthetic and…

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How to Save on Your Surgery: Simultaneous Procedures

How to Save on Your Surgery: Simultaneous Procedures

Many patients ask how to save on their plastic surgery procedure. While you shouldn’t go to Mexico just to find the cheapest procedure costs, there are various ways to save on your plastic surgery fees in a safe way right where you are. One of my tips to save on your plastic surgery fees is to have simultaneous procedures.

I strongly advise my patients that are interested in having more than one…

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8 Ways to Help Reduce Plastic Surgery Fees

8 Ways to Help Reduce Plastic Surgery Fees

Having More than one Plastic Surgery Procedure done at the same time: I strongly advise my patients that are interested in having more than one cosmetic procedure to have them done at the same time for the following reasons:

Most surgeons routinely decrease the second procedure by at least 25-30%

Having the procedures at the same time also produces

one recovery episode,

one-time off work…

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Vaginal Rejuvenation with DiVa Laser Therapy

Vaginal Rejuvenation with DiVa Laser Therapy

Vaginal Rejuvenation is a term used to describe procedures that helps tighten the vaginal passage.

The Problem and Why You have it.

Childbirth by vaginal delivery stretches the vagina lining and, in most instances, the vaginal tightness may not return to their pre-delivery state.

With aging and diminished estrogen levels caused by either menopause or chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer the…

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Good News for Aging Hands

Good News for Aging Hands

Our hands are one of the first places that show signs of aging.  Wrinkled skin with dark spots and prominent veins are the usual telltale signs of advanced aging.   The appearance of the aged skin can be improved with comprehensive skin care and nonsurgical resurfacing.  However, this does not correct the loss of skin volume and skin thickness resulting in unsightly appearance of the veins and…

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The Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)/A Review of the currently available techniques.

The Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)/A Review of the currently available techniques.

New statistics released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) show that the contouring of the upper extremity has become very popular over the past few years. In a recent poll regarding body contouring procedures, 31% of the women said that they would like to have arms like our first lady. The frequency of this procedure has risen by over 4,000 percent since 2000. This trend has been…

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Who Benefits Most from the Mommy Make-Over Procedure?

Who Benefits Most from the Mommy Make-Over Procedure?

Childbearing can be one of a woman’s most rewarding experiences, but it can also take a toll on the mother’s body, resulting in a frustrating loss of their hourglass figures. Each woman is affected differently, with age genetics and the size of the infant playing a significant role in how her body recovers. Even with the assistance of a personal trainer and a proper diet plan, both of which are…

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Are routine yearly mammograms helpful in detecting breast cancer? A recent Canadian Study suggests that this may not be the case.

Are routine yearly mammograms helpful in detecting breast cancer? A recent Canadian Study suggests that this may not be the case.

A recent study by Canadian researchers concluded that annual screening mammograms for women in the age group 40-59, does not reduce breast cancer deaths. The conclusion of this study differ significantly from the vast majority of studies and the opinion of experts in the field, that the current screening guidelines do in fact reduce the risk of death by 15% in this age group. The American Cancer…

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8 MYTHS ABOUT BREAST CANCER

8 MYTHS ABOUT BREAST CANCER

MYTH #1: Breast cancer only affects older women. TRUTH: No. While it’s true that the risk of breast cancer increases as we grow older, breast cancer can occur at any age. From birth to age 39, one woman in 231 will get breast cancer (<0.5% risk); from age 40–59, the chance is one in 25 (4% risk); from age 60–79, the chance is one in 15 (nearly 7%).

MYTH #2: If you have a risk factor you will…

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The Stages of Breast Cancer

The Stages of Breast Cancer

Stage 0: This stage is used to describe non-invasive breast cancer. There is no evidence of cancer cells breaking out of the part of the breast in which it started, or of getting through to or invading neighboring normal tissue. Lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS) and Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) are examples of Stage 0.

Stage I: This stage describes invasive breast cancer (cancer cells are…

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5 COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS IN PLASTIC SURGERY

5 COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS IN PLASTIC SURGERY

In order to understand the many misconceptions regarding my specialty we must first understand the meaning of the term plastic surgery. Plastic surgery is a specialized branch of surgery concerned with deformities and defects of the skin and the underlying muscular and skeletal framework. The word “plastic” is actually a verb which implies the property of being able to mold, bend or shape soft…

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WHEN SHOULD YOU BE WORRIED ABOUT A MOLE?

WHEN SHOULD YOU BE WORRIED ABOUT A MOLE?

Unless you are Cindy Crawford, your mole is probably not your trademark. Moles are not only an aesthetic distraction, but can get in the way of shaving, rub against clothing or jewelry, or be a source of suspicion. In the majority of cases, a mole is merely a benign growth in the skin. They come in various shapes and sizes and can appear anywhere on the body.  You can be born with a mole or…

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