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Are Silicone Gel Breast Implants a Safe Choice?

The simple answer is yes. Silicone implants are approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration.  When it comes to safety and risks of breast augmentation, silicone implants and saline implants are basically the same. However, should a breast implant rupture occur, there are differences to consider.  If a saline breast implant breaks, patients …


Tummy Tuck or Liposuction: Which procedure do I need?

When you think of body contouring and choosing the right procedure, the following guideline will be helpful. Liposuction is excellent for removing excess fat and sculpting body shape but does nothing about excess skin.  In some patients, especially those with poor skin elasticity, liposuction may actually leave you with more hanging skin once the fat …


Can Dermal Fillers Reshape the Nose After Rhinoplasty?

Results of rhinoplasty can be unpredictable for some patients; that’s why a few plastic surgeons have turned to injectable fillers for correction of minor imperfections that are sometimes present after the operation. An article that recently appeared in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal discussed the potential risks and benefits of this procedure, finding that dermal fillers …


Buy 1 Latisse and Get 1 Free Now Through April 30!

If you’ve always wanted longer, darker, and thicker eyelashes, but don’t love how fake eyelashes look… then we have a solution for you! It’s called Latisse – and its a prescription-only solution to getting the beautiful eyelashes of your dreams! Check out some of the results: Now through April 30th, 2011, we’re offering a special …


Miami Plastic Surgeon Reveals What You Need to Know About Breast Enlargement

If you’ve decided to enlarge your breasts through cosmetic surgery, then congratulations!  It takes plenty of courage and determination to take such an important step towards the body you’ve always dreamed about. It’s no secret that for many women, their breasts can often be their greatest source of confidence – and insecurity.  With common breast …


Miami Cosmetic Surgeon Reveals What You Need to Know About Rhinoplasty

Your face is the first thing that people see – and it’s often the picture that remains with them long after you’ve met.  And if you feel that your nose detracts from your other great facial qualities, then it’s time to consider reclaiming your confidence with rhinoplasty. If you’ve never heard of rhinoplasty before, then …


Breast Implants Still Safe

Just a couple days ago the FDA issued a notice explaining that there may be an association between breast implants and a very rare condition call ALCL. This condition, anaplastic large cell lymphoma, is extremely rare. In looking at the population of women with breast implants the FDA feels there may be a slightly higher …


Plastic Surgery Disaster – Stay Safe, Do Your Homework

Recently in South Florida there has been a tragedy. Hoping to improve the appearance of her buttocks Lidvian Zelaya, a 35 year old woman from Miami, went to Strax Rejuvenation and Aesthetics Institute for liposuction and fat transfer to the buttocks. She chose the center based upon price, she thought she was getting a bargain. …


Tummy Tuck Without Anesthesia

I recently had a patient that was scheduled for a couple of procedures. When her day of surgery arrived everything was moving along as usual until she was being placed under anesthesia. The anesthesiologist could not easily place her breathing tube. After some very careful attempts without success the procedure was cancelled. We later discovered …