Dr. James D. Namnoum | Board Certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
Words cannot express how much I appreciate what you and your staff have done for over the past few weeks. You all are in a league of your own. I was overwhelmed by your thoughtfulness and generosity by not only the beautiful floral bouquet, but the amount of time you spent speaking to me. I…
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…
Recently, under advisement from the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Allergan corporation voluntarily withdrew (recalled) their textured breast implants from the market. What does this mean? First of all, you need to know what a textured-wall implant is. A textured-wall device has a rough surface and is used in about 12% of breast surgeries annually.…
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) recently released a summary of their report on the plastic surgery trends of 2018. I’m always interested in these overall trends and how they relate to my own clinical experience in plastic surgery, and I thought my readers might want to know my thoughts on the top 5…
One of the most popular seasons for patients to pursue plastic surgery is summer. With more relaxed schedules, children out of school, and time off work, many patients can schedule their procedure and manage its required downtime. Summertime is also a season when patients want to look their best in bathing suits, shorts, skirts, etc.,…
Cosmetic breast surgery is designed to last a long time, and most women’s first breast augmentation, breast reduction, breast lift, or other breast procedure is also their last. However, this isn’t the case for everyone. There are various reasons some women may undergo breast revision surgery after their initial breast procedure, despite the fact that…
