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Though specific surgical procedures range greatly in price, surgery of any kind can be expensive. Necessary, life-saving procedures are inaccessible due to cost for many people. As many as one-third of all Americans have avoided getting medical care because of the cost — and that’s just accounting for routine doctor’s appointments and checkups, not expensive…

Recovery after surgery is different for everyone — some may experience a fast rehabilitation while others recover more slowly. Common after-surgery issues may include: Pain after surgery; Nausea and vomiting; Body dysmorphia, especially after plastic surgery, such as breast augmentation. Some people may even experience depression after having surgery. A study in 2015 found that…

As you age, changes in your body occur, and your internal processes begin to slow down. These changes contribute to how your body functions and how your body appears. Your skin and your face are often the first indicators of aging, but there are things that you can do for younger-looking skin such as changing…

A chiropractic and osteopathy study found that 80% of women wear the incorrect bra size, with 70% of women wearing ones that are too small and 10% wearing ones that are too big. That statistic may not come as a surprise though, as finding the right bra size can be difficult. The pain of underwire…

Surgery can be an intimidating experience — both for medical surgeries and plastic surgery. Part of the reason that it can feel a little uncertain is that many factors can affect your recovery, including the time of year. Weather can play a part in recovery time and aftercare. Being informed about how the weather can…

I’ve been a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing aesthetic surgery of the breast, body, and face for more than twenty years. In that time, plastic surgery, and breast augmentation procedures in particular, have advanced a great deal. Today, there are several technological advancements that can significantly improve the outcome of these extremely popular procedures before, during,…

Women considering breast enhancement have many things to contemplate, from choosing the right timing to finding the right surgeon to deciding on the right technique. And within each of these decisions are plenty of other options to decide among, some of which you may not even be aware of. One choice you might not realize…

In the more than 20 years that I’ve been practicing plastic surgery, I’ve had the privilege of helping countless men and women achieve their aesthetic goals. I’ve formed many great relationships with many patients, and I’m proud of the confidence and trust that I’ve been able to cultivate with those patients. My team and I…

The internet has been a very powerful tool for empowering individuals, and nowhere has that empowerment been more significant than in the world of medicine—in particular, aesthetic medicine. Patients have access to vast amounts of information, all in an unfiltered fashion, and they come into my office invariably knowing a lot more than they ever…

Patients often ask me whether multiple cosmetic surgery procedures can be combined into one surgical session. While the answer to that question largely depends on the overall physical condition of the patient, as well as the specific procedures they want to undergo, combining procedures can be extremely safe and effective. When performed responsibly by an…