Breast Reduction for Males – Learn More About Gynecomastia
In November, I am focusing on the cosmetic procedures that are most utilized by men. One of the most common is gynecomastia surgery. Gynecomastia in men occurs in two main forms. The first is in younger men, where a small amount of breast tissue develops as a result of hormones. This usually does not bring… Read more >
Growing Popularity in Plastic Surgery for Men – What Are the Trends?
According to a report from the American Society of plastic surgeons, there were 15.6 million cosmetic procedures in 2014. Of these procedures, 1.7 million were surgical and 13.9 million were considered minimally invasive. We talk a lot about cosmetic procedures for women, but for November, we’re going to focus some attention on the other half… Read more >
Are you a good candidate for breast revision surgery?
There are many reasons to have revisional surgery for the breasts. Having previous breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction, or surgical procedures such as breast biopsy or lumpectomy may make you a candidate for a revision. Breast augmentation revision can be performed for patients who would like a different size implant or a switch between… Read more >
Atopic Dermatitis in Adults: Causes and Treatment Options
Atopic dermatitis is an inflammatory skin condition characterized by itching, redness and dryness of the skin, sometimes with oozing and thickening of the skin. It is a chronic and common problem that is especially prevalent in dry climates such as in the Reno and Lake Tahoe area. Persistent itching of the skin, also called pruritus,… Read more >
The New FDA-approved Way to Plump up Your Cheeks: Restylane Lyft
There is a new product available that some of you may be reading about called Restylane Lyft. This is a product in the Restylane family of fillers by Galderma. Restylane Lyft is specifically designed to treat mid-face volume loss. If you are familiar with the Restylane family of products, you know Restylane and Restylane Silk… Read more >
Breast Reconstruction Options Explained
In honor of October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I thought we would review a little bit about breast cancer reconstruction. My practice is about breast cancer reconstruction, and I do most types that are available. Breast cancer reconstruction is the general term for reconstruction of the breast after cancer. It can come in… Read more >
The Link between Organ Transplants and Melanoma
Melanoma accounts for only 2 percent of all skin cancer cases in the United States; however, it is the most serious form and results in the majority of skin cancer deaths. It is the fifth leading cancer in men and the seventh in women and it is estimated that 73,870 new cases of melanoma will… Read more >
The beauty of a mommy makeover
The mommy makeover is one of the most common procedures that plastic surgeons – including myself -perform. The mommy makeover is a combination of breast surgery and tummy tuck to restore the shape of the breasts and stomach to their pre-pregnancy states. The breast surgery can either be a lift, a lift with implants placed… Read more >
What is Otoplasty, and Who is a Good Candidate?
Otoplasty is a procedure performed on children and adults who would like to have their ears lay flatter against their head or who would like the shape of the ear changed. Most people believe otoplasty is only a procedure that pins the ear back to the head, or what’s called “ear pinning.” However, by definition… Read more >
Medical Tourism: Approach Plastic Surgery Abroad with Caution
As plastic surgery becomes more popular, a trend of traveling outside the United States for surgery has also emerged and increased in popularity over recent years. Medical tourism is present in virtually all types of medicine, but especially popular in plastic surgery, with patients traveling to countries like Mexico, Costa Rica, India, Thailand, and more… Read more >
