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Weight loss is an incredibly common goal for many. Some studies estimate that 45 million Americans go on a diet each year. While more than half of them are women, men struggle to maintain their weight as well. This helps explain why weight loss is such big business. Annually, we spend about $33 billion…

“Get a Superior Result with a Combination Procedure” As a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon and early adopter of new innovations, I am always on the hunt for better ways to meet my patients’ needs. This may mean embracing a cutting-edge technique, but I’ve also found that one of the best ways to deliver a superior…

As a proud father of three, I understand first hand how transformative children can be. My life is fuller, richer, and infinitely more positive for the experience. As a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon, however, I also understand the toll that childbirth can take on a woman’s body. Depending on your unique anatomy, the skin and…

“What Will Breasts Look Like After Breast Implant Removal?” Breast implants have really become a long-term device. It used to be said that an implant would last about 10 years. This is no longer the case. I see patients all the time who’ve had their implants for 20 years or longer. This is great…

Hair can be complicated. While some of us might like a bit more on the top of the head, almost everyone has a certain degree of unwanted hair somewhere on the face or body. This is true for both men and women. Shaving may be an easy way to remove this hair, but it…

My practice is quite different from those of the doctors of my youth. Growing up, I remember having no idea about my doctor’s personal life. I didn’t know where he lived, or how many kids he had, or if he liked to play golf on the weekends. Sometimes, I might see a picture of…

Recovery is an integral component of any surgical procedure, including a breast augmentation. Breast implants must be placed through an incision, typically within the inframammary fold or crease beneath your breasts. For most patients, this incision is not large, but it’s important to give your body the time that it needs to heal properly….

“Breast Implants Don’t Create Cleavage” Fashion can be fickle. Trends come into style and move out of style with little rhyme or reason. This is as true for hemlines as it is for cleavage. During the 1800’s, for example, cleavage was created with the help of a corset, but by the 1920’s, the flapper…

One of the reasons why I chose plastic surgery as my specialty is that it is a field built upon innovation. We are always looking for new and better ways to meet our patients needs. And what patients want, especially younger patients, are procedures that deliver measurable results with as little downtime as possible….