Tuberous breast deformity, also termed constricted breast deformity, is a condition where the breast tissue failed to develop fully, resulting in a tight lower pole of the breast and wide areolas with the apperance of herniated tissue through the areola. The condition is sometimes accompanied by lack of pectoralis major muscle development, in which case the condition is termed Poland’s …
Tear Trough Filler Technique
Hyaluronic Acid (HA) fillers provide a minimally invasive way to augment several areas of the face including the lips and cheeks. It is more commonly now being used around the eyes, and more specifically in the tear trough area where many patients exhibit depressions or circles. Filling in this area is different from other more forgiving areas due to the …
How to Choose Breast Implants
With the plethora of options available to patients regarding breast implants, it is not surprising there is much confusion regarding how to choose a breast implant for an augmentation or augmentation mastopexy. Below are some rules of thumb to help patients better navigate this decision. 1.Textured no more Textured shaped implant used to be all the rage but now we …
Minimal Incision Neck Lift (MINL)
Many patients are bothered by slight skin excess in the neck area. Noninvasive treatments have shown minimal results in these areas. An excellent option is a minimal incision neck lift. This procedure uses small incisions located behind the ear to undermine the skin, tighten the platysma muscle, and remove excess skin. Liposuction can be added to the submental region to …
Breast Implant Illness – What you need to know
Silicone breast implants have been used for over 60 years and have been highly satisfactory for the majority of women. However, a small subset of patients have reported a collection of symptoms thought to be related to their implants. This collection of symptoms have been termed breast implant illness. The symptoms reported have ranged from brain fog and memory loss …
Nose Job in the African American Patient
Rhinoplasty in the African American patient can be a more challenging procedure for various reasons. There are several factors that need to be considered to obtain the best possible result Skin Quality The skin envelope may be a bit thicker and this can make the changes in the cartilage and bone structure less apparent after surgery. It may also require …
Functional Rhinoplasty
Many patients seen in consultation are concerned about not only the appearance of their nose but also difficulties with breathing. This is where a functional rhinoplasty comes in. A functional rhinoplasty corrects the anatomical anomalies that caused impaired breathing. Many of these anomalies are congenital in nature. In these cases, patients cannot remember an inciting event or trauma. They also …
Fat Grafting (Fat Transfer) to the Face
Many patients I see looking for a rejuvenative touch, ask me what the best filler for different areas of the face is. Without a doubt, it is fat. There are many reasons for this. It is voluminous, able to be harvested painlessly from the tummy or medial thigh in sufficient quantities to volumize the entire face. It is natural; your …
What are the Different Types of Facelifts?
What are the Different Types of Facelifts? There are so many different names used to describe facelifts that it can get confusing. In reality, all these different names refer to very similar techniques Mini Facelift vs. Full Facelift (Face and Neck Lift) A mini facelift is a facial rejuvenation with reduced incisions and dissection. The goal is achieve a …