Recently I have encountered several patients who had unsuspected hernias found during their abdominoplasty. While this is really not that unusual, it is generally surprising to the patient. What is a hernia? Basically it is a “hole” in the abdominal wall, through which either fat or intestine can “poke through”. It is usually not much […]
While there are many different types of facelift procedures, the Composite facelift still provides for a natural balanced improvement of the aging face. After learning the technique first hand under the guidance of Dr. Sam Hamra, it has been modified slightly through the years to allow predictable beautiful results. Combined with a mid-face plication lift
Injectable fillers such as Restylane, perlane, Juvederm and Radiesse can be used successfully in correcting irregularities of the nose. Small depressions and irregularities of the nasal tip, bridge or even the side of the nose can all be “filled” with these products. They are particularly useful in patients that have had multiples prior operations. In
I received an email about the 15 minute nonsurgical nose job. Â email. The “non-surgical” nose job is performed by using fillers to hide imperfections or camouflage humps or bumps. It is true that at can take only 15 min and is very easy to do. Recover is minimal and you can return to full
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Someone recently sent me an email asking about PTS sutures. They were reading online about these “progressive tension sutures”. This is the thing……… Progressive tension sutures are sutures (stitches) which are used to do two things. The main thing they are used for is to reduce the chance of getting a seroma after surgery. Seromas
Oh what a difference a day in the operating room can make. For patients who have had large weight loss from either voluntary control or from bariatric weight loss surgery, body contour surgery makes the final transformation. Most patients who lose more than 50 lbs., not to mention those who lose in excess of 100
The recession may be officially over but everyone is still concerned about their finances. Financing has become a very popular way to allow patients to get the cosmetic procedures they want with an affordable payment plan. The most common procedures for financing seem to be breast augmentation, liposuction, and some of the larger body contour
“Thanks Dr. Schuster! You did an awesome job. I’ve never felt this great before in my life 🙂 Thanks for EVERYTHING!” CS Wow. That means a lot to me. Breast augmentation is much more than getting “big boobs”. In fact most of my patients are really just looking to feel more in proportion and want
Sculptra has recently been approved by the FDA for use as a cosmetic filler. It has been approved for many years for the use as a volume correction in the treatment of HIV patients. It has a long track record of being safe and effective. Like other fillers such as Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm, and Radiesse,
I recently saw a young woman, 17 to be exact, for consultation regarding cosmetic surgery. Â I was struck with the power of plastic surgery and the sense of responsibility to use it wisely. Through the years I have performed various cosmetic procedures on teenagers and have found it to be emotionally rewarding experience.The most
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