I’m asked often whether or not a patient can continue their routine Botox and dermal filler touch ups during pregnancy. There is a lot of nuance regarding this topic, so read below to find out what’s best for mom and child! Short Answer: No The quick answer is no. There have been no long term […]
As a Plastic Surgeon, I have seen and implanted many breast implants in my career. After several years of studying breast augmentation and developing ideas to perfect the procedure, I have realized that the missing link to a natural look and feel in breast augmentation is the breast pocket itself. Thus, I’ve created the Goldilocks […]
Radiesse is the brand name of a great filler made by Merz Aesthetics. It’s used in the face and hands to help soften wrinkles, fill in hollow areas, and rejuvenate the skin. However, it does have a reputation for being difficult (or even impossible) to melt and remove. Why would you want to melt filler? […]
What is it “Bottoming Out” is an expression when your breast implants after breast augmentation surgery are too low. Your breasts have too much volume at the bottom of your breasts, and your breast fold may appear too low in relation to the rest of your breasts. How does it happen During breast augmentation, the […]
All patients want their dermal filler to last for a long time. I know there is significant cost, time spent in the office, and some discomfort with getting injectables. Marketing terms and different types of dermal fillers only add confusion to the mix! The bottom line: the chemical content of your filler and where it […]
Most of my patients, surprisingly, don’t enjoy going to work with swollen or bruised eyes. Sunglasses inside aren’t the best look. This is why I always recommend they get their under eye filler on a Thursday or Friday (or whenever they have a few days they can avoid being in public). Why Are Dermal Fillers […]
Introduction Marijuana Types Don’t Mix! If Possible, Don’t Smoke or Vape Common Sense with No Scientific Basis Introduction Yes, California has legal recreational and medicinal approval for marijuana. Some of my Plastic Surgery patients have asked me when it is OK to take marijuana before and after their procedures. These recommendations are based on common […]
We’re all familiar with the Roaring 20’s – a time of Prohibition, bob haircuts, the Charleston, talkies, and more. As we enter 2020, I imagine it’ll be a Roaring 20’s of its own! Here are my Top 10 Plastic Surgery predictions for the decade. Check back with me in 2030 to see if they panned […]
Over the weekend, I came across the Twitter account of a new company, Rosebud AI, that has just released 25,000 computer generated models that don’t exist in reality. I was able to log in to their database and change the faces and ethnic features of the models. Then, I had one of those lightning bolts […]