The rate of saline breast implant failure is extremely low, only one percent per year. This statistic, which is lower than the failure rate for silicone implants, is one reason why women considering breast augmentation may choose saline breast implants in the first place. Yet, even with such a low failure rate, what are the […]
Archives for May 2013
Benefits of Med Spa Procedures
With the help of minimally invasive medical spa procedures, it’s never been easier to look your best without plastic surgery.* At my Denver practice, BOTOX®, injectable fillers and medical grade skin care can address the earliest signs of aging almost as soon as they’re visible.* Aging with Grace Nothing can stop the aging process, but […]
Breast Augmentation Myths
Many women considering breast augmentation who visit my practice have concerns that their breasts will look too fake following surgery. While it’s true that some women still want a look that’s more dramatic, most of my patients want an end result that looks like them, only better. Choosing the Right Implants Making the right choices about […]
New Trends in Body Sculpting
While many patients request an initial consultation for liposuction from my Denver practice, I still hear the occasional question about some of the “trendier” body sculpting procedures that are now available. Are these really viable alternatives to liposuction, or are people getting taken in by all the hype? New Alternatives The latest alternatives to liposuction […]
Does Liposuction Eliminate Cellulite?
Women who have visible cellulite often visit my practice for liposuction consultations, thinking that lipo will be able to eliminate their cellulite. Unfortunately, no matter how effective liposuction can be at removing fat cells,* cellulite is one area where lipo can’t really help. How Cellulite Forms Although many associate cellulite with excess weight, this isn’t […]
Roots of Plastic Surgery
When I first decided to become a plastic surgeon, I became really interested in the history of plastic surgery. Whose idea was it to change our appearance with medical techniques? Where did the term “plastic surgery” first originate? Ancient Beginnings The Greek word plastikos means the art of sculpting or modeling, so plastic surgery is […]