I find that most patients coming in to see me know that there are both saline and silicone breast implant options, but other than that they don’t really understand the nuances and differences offered. Many of these patients have gone on other consultations already and have even received quotes for...
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Top Doc Philadelphia Magazine
I was very proud to receive the 2017 Philadelphia Magazine Top Docs issue and to be listed for 2017. This is the eighth year in the row that I have been listed in Philadelphia Magazine and each year this award gives me a great amount of pride. Unlike many of...
Allergan introduces the Inspira SoftTouch Silicone Gummy Breast Implant
On January 3rd 2017 the FDA approved the Natrelle Inspira SoftTouch Silicone Breast Implant, adding to Allergan’s portfolio of breast implants. There are now three different Inspira breast implants available, each with different advantages and disadvantages. The SoftTouch is another of the 5th Generation Silicone breast implants, often described as...
ALCL in the News
ALCL which is discussed in my blog a few weeks ago is now in the news and patients rightfully so have questions. Please see this great blog post by Dr. Karen Horton in California as it has great information! This video by Dr. Clemens is a very detailed excellent discussion....
American Society of Plastic Surgery 2016 Statistics
This week the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS) released its annual National Clearinghouse of Plastic Surgery statistics. Each year, plastic surgeons are surveyed on the numbers of procedure that they perform. This information is then compiled and statistics are released. The information is interesting to say the least and...
Another tragic cosmetic procedure death in the hands of an untrained provider
I have written about topics like this before, and every time I hear about one of these preventable tragedies I am surprised that public education is still needed. The truth is I am not sure that this is a true public education problem about what constitutes a real plastic surgeon....
Plastic Surgery Should Be Done for Yourself, Not for Someone Else
Rumor has it that Jennifer Aniston has demanded that Justin Theroux get a rhinoplasty (nose-job) prior to their wedding. It is unclear at this point if he will do this for her or not, but she wants him to look better for that day according to several sources. Blogs about Jennifer’s...
Breast Implant Revisions Aren’t Simple
When a lady comes to my plastic surgery practice in southern New Jersey for breast augmentation, we discuss that implants are not necessarily lifelong devices and that eventually a revision may be needed. The hope is that a revision is 20, 30, 40, or many years down the line. Unfortunately with breast...
Smoking and Plastic Surgery
Smoking while having plastic surgery is a disaster waiting to happen. Most plastic surgeons tell their patients not to smoke before, during, and while healing from surgery. Why? Simply stated, smoking causes wound healing complications. – Perhaps the entire incision doesn’t heal. – Perhaps the tissue that has been stitched...
Rapid Recovery Breast Techniques Blog Question
I was asked about Rapid Recovery Breast Techniques and if they really work or not. I would love if any of my patients that read this blog would like to comment on this. The question and thread is located on a site where I answer questions. When ladies are looking for a breast...
