What about reconstruction prodedures for breast cancer patients? Will insurance pay for this?

Am I the right candidate for liposuction?

How can I be sure the plastic surgeon I choose is qualified to perform my surgery?

Plastic surgery - me? That's only for the rich and famous.

Is plastic surgery only cosmetic?

What can I do to help minimize the fine lines and wrinkles I keep noticing?

I have these unsightly red lines on my legs - I think they are called spider veins. they are so embarrassing during swimsuit season. What can I do about them?

I look so tired all the time. Would eyelid surgery help?

It seems that all you hear about these days is breast enlargement. I have the opposite problem - can a plastic surgeon help?

What about skin care? Is that also something a plastic surgeon can help with or should I stick with my "department store" cosmetics?

I have saggy jaws and excess skin under my chin. What can I do?

Breast augmentation - saline or gel?

What about reconstruction prodedures for breast cancer patients? Will insurance pay for this?

    Thanks to the efforts of many plastic surgeons and their patients, federal law now requires insurance companies to provide coverage for breast reconstruction following mastectomy, including surgery on the other breast to achieve symmetry.

Am I the right candidate for liposuction?

    Liposuction is rapidly becoming one of our most requested procedures.  According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, more than 230,000 people had liposuction performed in 1999, up 34 percent from the previous year.

    Liposuction removes unwanted fat from the thighs, hips, stomach or other body areas using suction from a vacuum pump.  Liposuction may not take off pounds, but it can take off inches by improving the body shape.  The ideal candidate for liposuction is of a fairly normal weight with stubborn areas of excess fat also known as love handles and saddlebags. These problem areas seem to be resistant to our best efforts of diet and exercise but respond well to liposuction.
     
    People with a chronic health condition or sagging skin or who are overweight usually are not good candidates for liposuction.

How can I be sure the plastic surgeon I choose is qualified to perform my surgery?

    As is the case with all surgical procedures, make sure your plastic surgeon is fully trained and certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.  You can also check to see if he has operating privileges at accredited hospitals in your area.  Even when surgical procedures are not performed in a hospital setting, having a surgeon with privileges at local hospitals is important because it means that the physician has passed a thorough peer review of surgical competency and qualifications.

Plastic surgery - me? That's only for the rich and famous.

    Wrong!  Plastic surgery procedures are becoming increasingly popular and more and more people are turning to plastic surgery to look their best and slow the effects of time.  It is not just celebrities and the wealthy seeking the services of a plastic surgeon.  Today’s plastic surgery patient encompasses both sexes and is from all age groups, races and economic levels.

    Next time you look at your next-door neighbor and wonder what they are doing to look so good, think again. Maybe plastic surgery is their key to success!

Is plastic surgery only cosmetic?

    No.  Plastic surgery takes in commonly known procedures such as facelifts and breast augmentation, but also includes other procedures such as removal of skin cancers, breast cancer reconstruction and facial reconstruction from such things as automobile accidents or dog bites.

What can I do to help minimize the fine lines and wrinkles I keep noticing?

    There are several answers ranging from laser surgery to chemical peels, all of which are complimented by a good skin care regimen.

I have these unsightly red lines on my legs - I think they are called spider veins. they are so embarrassing during swimsuit season. What can I do about them?

    There are a couple of options when it comes to spider veins.  The most popular is removal by laser.  Quick and painless, it is one of the most popular approaches.  Another option available is removal of these veins by injections of saline called sclerotherapy.

I look so tired all the time. Would eyelid surgery help?

    Definitely so, your friends will be wondering why you look so refreshed and rested and only you and your surgeon will know.  Upper and lower eyelid surgeries are two of our most popular procedures because of the almost immediate results and quick recovery time.  It is performed in our office, thus there is no need for any anesthesia or hospital time.

It seems that all you hear about these days is breast enlargement. I have the opposite problem - can a plastic surgeon help?

    Women often turn to plastic surgery to help with the various complaints associated with large breasts.  In reduction mammoplasty, the breasts are made smaller, firmer and more proportional to the body.  Many women who have had this procedure and delighted with the results and relief from the often painful physical symptoms associated with large breasts.  After breast reduction, you are able to return to a normal daily routine that was previously impossible.

What about skin care? Is that also something a plastic surgeon can help with or should I stick with my "department store" cosmetics?

    By all means, see your plastic surgeon for any skin care and facial rejuvenation needs.  There are various skin care products available and he and his skin care technician can personalize a program for you, helping you keep your skin in peak condition.     

    Along with the skin care products, a variety of facial peels and microdermabrasion are offered to work together with your skin care products.  These peels are performed in the office and have different recovery times from no down time up to a week to 10 days.
     
    These products and procedures help with superficial aging, sun damage, fine lines and wrinkles, brown spots, oily skin and acne.  Talk with your surgeon today so that you can get started to a healthier more youthful appearance.

I have saggy jaws and excess skin under my chin. What can I do?

    A facelift might be just the thing to rejuvenate the appearance of your face.  It tightens the skin of the face, chin and neck by removing excess facial fat and skin through incisions hidden behind the hairline. Typically you can return to work within 2 weeks.

Breast augmentation - saline or gel?

    Certainly one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures is breast augmentation or enlargement that enhances the size and shape of the breasts.  Several styles are available as well as saline or silicone gel implants.  In the 1990’s, saline-filled implants completely replaced the formerly popular gel-filled implants because of the 1992 FDA moratorium on the use of silicone gel.  However, because of recent studies, silicone is once again available in certain circumstances.  Discuss with your physician the difference between saline and silicone gel and decide what might be best for you.