Breast Augmentation: Cost, Reviews, Photos

Is It Good to Have Reconstrution Breast Surgery After Radiation Therapy?

Breast reconstruction after radiation treatments
Jan 16, 2012

Your question about options for breast reconstruction after radiation treatments for breast cancer is a good one. Breast reconstruction after radiation can be done, and I believe the best option is to have fat grafting for reconstruction. The fat grafts can help to reverse the radiation damage. This is probably because fat grafts have many stem cells in them.

What are My Options for Improving Nasolabial Folds?

Dermal Fillers can work to treat nasolabial folds
Dec 23, 2011

If you are bothered by your nasolabial folds, and wonder what to do to improve the area, it is important to know that the nasolabial folds commonly appear to "deepen" — that is in part from the decent of the cheek fat, which leaves hollows on the upper inner cheeks, as seen in your photo. Correction of these folds can be done by injection of dermal fillers or fat into the cheeks to fill the hollow and pull the cheek up. The filler can also be injected into and…

How is Vaser Liposuction for the Flanks Better Than Other Traditional Forms of Liposuction?

Vaser Liposuction has no advantage over other liposuction methods
Nov 15, 2011

Vaser liposuction is less effective than SmartLipo. SmartLipo use lasers to vaporize fat and shrink loose skin. Vaser liposuction, on the other hand, only adds mechanical power to move the liposuction cannula to and fro more quickly. In my option, there is no advantage for the patient.

How Effective is a Smart Lipo for Hips in a Middle-aged Healthy Woman?

SmartLipo very effective with low risk
Nov 15, 2011

We have found SmartLipo to be a very effective treatment for the hips, with very low risk to the patient. If the skin is not loose, then conventional liposuction may be adequate.

What Tightening Laser Works Best for the First Signs of Lack of Firmness in Face?

Thermage or EliteMPX YAG laser work for skin tightening
Oct 21, 2011

There are many non-surgical options for skin tightening. At our practice, we choose the best treatment based on a personal consultaiton and a skin assessment. For patients exhibiting the early signs of aging, I recommend Thermage CPT, which uses radio frequency to tightening the skin. Another treatment option –the Elite MPX Yag laser — can help soften fine lines and tighten the skin also. The type of treatment that is effective for you will depend upon your skin type. There are many…

How Are Smart Lipo Results Superior to Alternatives for Enhancing the Stomach?

Benefits of SmartLipo vs traditional liposuction
Sep 29, 2011

When you ask the difference between the many varieties of liposuction, it is important to realize that no matter which method a physician prefers, it is the experience and knowledge of the surgeon that must be the primary consideration. I do believe that SmartLipo can give superior results to traditional liposuction on the abdomen because more fat can be removed. And SmartLipo shrinks the skin as well. The SmartLipo Triplex actually vaporizes the fat with its three different lasers. It…

Is Vaser Liposuction Best for Male Breast Reduction?

Male breast successfully treated with liposuction
Sep 29, 2011

In my experiencee in treating males with gynecomastia, I have found laser liposuction with Smart Lipo to be the best treatment method. Using laser liposuction can vaporize the breast tissue as well as the fat. In addition, it can shrink the skin, something that traditional liposuction cannot do. We have had good success with SmartLipo.