Rhinoplasty procedures are common in the United States. A rhinoplasty surgery is performed to alter the shape of the nose, including the nasal bone, nasal hump, and cartilaginous tip of the nose. There are many modifications of rhinoplasty surgery, and these differences reflect the experience of the plastic surgeon performing the surgery as well as the individual anatomy of the nose... Continue

Synmastia is one of the rare complications that can occur with breast augmentation (breast implants). In breast synmastia, the space between the two implants along the midline chest wall is narrowed and may even be connected. In some cases, the two breast implants may communicate via a small subpectoral or subcutaneous connection... Continue

A C-section can be performed in an emergency situation or as an elective procedure. In the case of an emergency C-section, the goal of surgery is to quickly remove the baby from the mother’s womb, and less emphasis is placed on the positioning or symmetry of the C-section incision... Continue

Several days ago, I saw a patient in my Los Angeles clinic who presented for a primary breast augmentation. To a plastic surgeon, a primary breast augmentation means that a healthy woman is having a breast implant placed for the first time.  A secondary breast augmentation or reconstruction is a patient who is having revisional surgery for the breast implant... Continue

Keloids scars are caused by an abnormal proliferation and deposition of collagen by the wound fibroblast.  It is thought that the formation of thickened scars or keloids is caused by a defect in the activity of TGF beta 1 growth factors, among other mechanisms... Continue

Topic: Silicone Breast Implant Rupture – An unusual complication associated with silicone breast implants. Migration and nodules associated with Silicone.

As the number of facial fillers approved by the FDA increases, it seems prudent to evaluate these fillers beyond anecdotal experience.  I often find that the only reason some patients have had a specific facial filler injected into the face is because their surgeon or dermatologist had an anecdotal preference for Juvederm, Restylane, Perlane, or Radiesse... Continue

SPF, the acronym that is typically found on sunscreen bottles, refers to Sun Protection Factor.  Accordingly, it defines a numerical rating system that indicates the level of sun protection provided by a particular sunscreen.  This is an FDA-mandated rating system that should be found on all sunscreens... Continue

Breast cancer continues to plague Western societies. The number of women who are affected with breast cancer is staggering and the most weighted recommendations continue to support the claim that early diagnosis and prevention is key to survival... Continue

Depending on the type of procedure performed, cosmetic breast surgery can leave a scar on the breast that is either inconspicuous or noticeable. In some cases, such as Wise pattern breast reduction, the scar on the breast can become thickened and cause irritation along the bra line and around the areola... Continue