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What a generous thing to do! Thank you for not only “lifting” my face, but my spirits too! Each time I look in the mirror or receive a compliment, I am reminded of your kindness. I am truly grateful for your thoughtfulness.

Thank your so much for helping me find confidence in my body again! I am so grateful for you and your team. You all made this entire process so easy. For a while, I wasn’t sure if the surgery was going to happen, but I am so blessed that it did! I am so happy…

Words could never express the myriad of feelings I have experienced since entering your office the first time. Your patience, professionalism, and acceptance regarding concerns I had about my body were very comforting and reassuring. The care and compassion you show your patients, and the positive experiences provided by your staff, can only be surpassed…

In my last Mind the Body blog, I went over some of the things that you could do before undergoing a plastic surgery procedure that could potentially make your operation and subsequent recovery go more smoothly.  However, it is important to realize that recovery after any surgical procedure is a process, and that post-operative behavior…

Though it has been five years since you performed my tummy tuck and breast lift, I still retain a feeling of active gratitude. I enjoy being in my body with confidence and enjoy the benefits of feeling at ease in any clothes that appeal to my eye. I do Pilates and lift weights, so I…

There can be no doubt that Botox® Cosmetic Injections have become the single most popular form of non-surgical facial rejuvenation treatment in the world today.  According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Botulinum Toxin Type A injections (including products like Botox®, Dysport®, and Xeomin®) accounted for nearly half of the more than 15 million…

Whether you call it an “augmentation mammoplasty” or simply a “boob job,” breast augmentation is undoubtedly the most popular form of cosmetic plastic surgery in the United States today.  With more than 300,000 such procedures performed in the last year alone, it’s no wonder that this one technique has practically become synonymous with the practice…

From Botox injections to full face lifts, there are many different cosmetic plastic surgery procedures that can help give the face a more youthful look.  However, when people talk about these techniques, those who are not personally dealing with the signs of facial aging will often overlook one extremely important area: the neck.  I’ve always…

One of the most satisfying things about being a board-certified plastic surgeon is having the opportunity to help someone recapture the happiness, optimism, and self-confidence that they may have felt at an earlier point in their lives.  While many cosmetic plastic surgery procedures can effectively “turn back the clock” of aging, I have found that…

In the years that I have been a board certified plastic surgeon in Atlanta, I have seen attitudes towards plastic surgery, particularly among men, change a great deal.  Today, many men come to see me for a variety of facial rejuvenation and body contouring procedures.  Among those men, one particularly common concern is gynecomastia, or…