It seems every few months there are new options for controlling unwanted areas of fat that tend to appear on our bodies as we age. We’re all too familiar with them; post pregnancy loose skin and excess tummy fat, those love-handles that appear at the flanks that we aren’t in love with, or the little … Continue reading Is Liposuction Obsolete?
Continue ReadingOne of the main concerns of women in my plastic surgery practice has to do with cellulite. Even women who are at their ideal weight are bothered by this condition that results in lumps, bumps and dimpling of the thighs, hips or abdomen. The fact that 85% of women who are over 21 years of … Continue reading Cellulaze-Grand Rapids
Continue ReadingChildbirth is a life changing experience for women and their bodies. The joy and wonder of a new baby is sometimes offset by feelings that your body does not look or feel as youthful as it did prior to pregnancy. That is to be expected, and is the reason some women choose to have a … Continue reading Mommy Makeover Grand Rapids
Continue ReadingWhile liposuction is not a treatment for obesity or a weight loss solution, it is a valuable tool for improving specific trouble areas of the body which have stubborn fatty deposits. Liposuction is ideal for people who are healthy, and basically in good shape, but are struggling with a specific area of their body which, … Continue reading Grand Rapids Liposuction
Continue ReadingIn addition to facial plastic surgery and breast surgery, I have a particular interest in body contouring and I try to offer patients the latest options in technology and procedures that are safe, proven and effective. I realize that most people today want procedures that offer little or no downtime where quality and outcome aren’t … Continue reading SAFELipo -A New Option in Body Contouring
Continue ReadingUsing fat grafting to fill out depressions below the eyes is not only popular, but can have long lasting benefits. A recently published study published in the Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery asked, “How long does fat grafting last?” when injected near the eyes. The results were largely positive for many patients. The effects of … Continue reading How Long Does Fat Grafting Last, Survey Asks
Continue ReadingMany women and men may have read with dismay the current study from the University of Colorado indicating that fat removed via liposuction returns to another area of the body. The study published in Obesity,by the University of Colorado, appears to have valid controls in terms of measurements, however, the directive to “not change lifestyle … Continue reading Does Fat Return After Liposuction?
Continue ReadingWhile the old adage is “beauty is in the eye of the beholder,” a New York plastic surgeon suggests it is rather the perception of beauty that matters. In an article for The Huffington Post, Dr. Robert Tornambe points out that each of us consider varying aspects of the human form to be beautiful. In … Continue reading Plastic Surgeon Examines the Idea of Beauty
Continue ReadingMore men than ever are choosing to undergo plastic surgery in order to look as young as they may feel inside, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. In new statistics published this month, the ASPS found that the number of cosmetic plastic surgery procedures chosen by men rose 2% from 2009 to 2010. … Continue reading More Men Choosing Surgery Over Non-Surgical Options
Continue ReadingAn alarming new trend in cosmetic procedures is taking hold and respected surgeons in the plastic surgery field want to warn patients about the dangers of some procedures marketed as “Awake cosmetic surgery.” Awake surgeries are now being noticed not for the beautiful results they yield (they often do not), but rather the unsafe conditions … Continue reading “Awake” Surgeries Unsafe, Put Patients at Risk
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