Patient Spotlight: Closed Rhinoplasty

This young woman was interested in improving the contour of her nose and softening its overall appearance.  I performed a closed rhinoplasty with incisions inside the nose only (none on the skin) to soften and gently elevate the tip, refine the hump, and create a nose that is in balance with the rest of her…

Patient Spotlight: Mommy Makeover

This very nice woman was looking for a dramatic improvement to he size and shape of her breasts as well as the contour of her abdomen.  I performed a Mommy Makeover consisting of a breast augmentation, breast lift and full tummy tuck.  This created a more youthful, lifted appearance to her breasts as well as…

Patient Spotlight: Breast Augmentation

Swimsuit season is around the corner and we’ve seen lots of women coming in for breast augmentation!  This patient is in her 20s and like many of our patients was interested in having a fuller appearance to her breasts but still maintaining a natural appearance.  I performed a breast augmentation with silicone cohesive gel implants,…

Patient Spotlight: Rhinoplasty

This young woman was interested in creating a dramatic difference in the shape and contour of her nose.  I performed a closed rhinoplasty during which I was able to remove the hump of her nose, soften, reduce and elevate the tip, and create a result more in balance with the rest of her face, as…

Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation: Why using your own fat to enhance your breast is becoming a great option for selected patients

  While breast augmentation with saline or silicone implants is still by far the most popular option for breast enhancement worldwide, there is a growing interest in breast augmentation using a patient’s own fat, a procedure known as fat transfer breast augmentation.  Only recently has this procedure become more widely accepted, and with advances in…

Labiaplasty (labia minora reduction) is growing in popularity

Labia minora contouring (sometimes called “labiaplasty” or “labial reduction”) is fast becoming a very popular procedure for women. Although the labia can vary in size, color or symmetry, some women are born with enlarged labia and others develop the enlargement with childbirth or age. Regardless of the cause, this enlargement can cause embarrassment in tight…

Patient Spotlight: Mommy Makeover with Fat Transfer to Breasts

This woman in her 50s was interested in both an improved contour to her abdomen as well as a very modest breast enhancement, but did not want to have breast implants placed.  I performed a tummy tuck and used the excess fat from her tummy and love handles to very modestly augment the upper portion…

Patient Spotlight: Revision Breast Augmentation and Lift

This young woman had had a previous breast augmentation and lift by another surgeon several years ago and over time had developed a hard capsule formation (capsular contracture) as well as drooping of the breast (called ptosis).  I performed a revision breast augmentation where I removed her old implant and capsule and placed a new…

Patient Spotlight: Breast Reduction

As 2011 winds down, patients are getting excited about the possibilities for 2012, including travel, fashion and a healthier more active lifestyle.  We see a lot of patients in our practice that are not able to enjoy life to the fullest because of significant upper back and neck pain due to the weight and size…

Patient Spotlight: Mommy Makeover

This patient was interested in a Mommy Makeover, specifically a tummy tuck and a breast lift.  What was unique about her case was that she didn’t have a belly button (it had been removed by another surgeon during a surgery years ago, leaving just some scar tissue).  So in addition to the tummy tuck and…