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 […]
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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 […]
Pre-Summer Shape-Up
Despite the popularity of winter sports up here in the mountains, I find I tend to gain a little weight over the winter rather than being as active as I could be. For other men and women who fight with winter weight gain, liposuction can be a great way to slim down before summer really […]
Less Is More
The most recent statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) indicate that minimally invasive procedures showed a significant increase in popularity last year. Looking at the Numbers The total number of minimally invasive cosmetic procedures increased six percent from 2011 to 2012. This continues the upward trend that’s been evident the last few […]
Life after Plastic Surgery
One of the most rewarding aspects of being a plastic surgeon is seeing the differences in my patients’ lives following their procedures. While the physical changes are the most obvious, I’m actually talking about the changes that aren’t visible to the naked eye. Emotional Wellbeing Although you can experience psychological changes after any cosmetic procedure, let’s […]
A Little Lift
Many women want to improve the size or shape of their breasts, especially if their body has seen changes due to pregnancy, nursing or just getting older. While I can help you reach that goal,* breast augmentation isn’t always the road to get us there. Understanding Breast Changes Breasts change in appearance for a lot […]
Realistic Results
I always like to stress the importance of maintaining realistic expectations about liposuction results. While lipo can make a big improvement in your appearance,* there are some things that lipo cannot do. This is true of every cosmetic procedure. Keeping It Real It’s a delicate balance, the fine line between explaining what a positive difference […]
