When you look into the mirror each morning, do you recognize or see your younger self? Many people struggle with the sagging skin, lines and wrinkles that come with the appearance of skin aging. While potent skin creams and professionally administered facials might help, they can help stave off the hands of time for only so long. At our practice,... read more »

Building up a good sweat, running that extra mile and making wise nutritional choices is not only invigorating, but it can also be an essential first step toward becoming your best self. With consistency, most people who embrace a healthy diet with regular exercise notice improvements in their health, appearance and self-esteem. As the pounds start to melt away and... read more »

If you struggled with chronic acne during your adolescent years, you may have lingering scars on your face or another visible part of your body. Some individuals who suffer a burn or a significant wound that becomes infected can also develop a noticeable scar. These dermal imperfections can leave you feeling self-conscious about your appearance. At the same time, a... read more »

The size of a woman’s breasts is largely influenced by genetics. However, body composition can also affect breast size by increasing the amount of fatty tissue around the mammary glands and other breast tissues. Some women also experience a long-term change in the size and profile of their breasts after being pregnant or breastfeeding. Women with overly large breasts sometimes... read more »

Pregnancy and parenting can each be a special blessing in your life. The changes in your lifestyle and body are also often profound. For some women, carrying one or more children in her lifetime can stretch the abdominal skin, lead to muscle separation and cause excess fatty deposits to remain around the stomach as well as other parts of the... read more »

A board-certified plastic surgeon should obviously be competent in his/her technical skills and apply them in the areas he/she is comfortable in. But what makes that surgeon stand from the rest lies in those areas that are not necessarily quantifiable or easily categorized. I believe that when a surgeon takes on a patient it is done with total immersion in... read more »

Alert eyes and eyebrows help to capture people’s attention when you speak. However, some people have an overly prominent brow line, which can start to soften with age. As the years go by, gently sagging skin on the forehead and brow ridge can leave you with eyes that have a hooded appearance. In many of these cases, the gradual development... read more »

A woman’s natural endowments are often tied to genetics as well as her general body composition. A woman with a low percentage of body fat may have smaller breasts for her frame. Some women with small breasts or a bust profile that has changed with age and certain lifestyle factors may be dissatisfied with their current endowments. If you feel... read more »

Our faces age in two ways. Gravity and elasticity play their role as we celebrate our birthdays. To counter those effects we have surgery that helps place tissue back where it should be and re-contours our faces. The second way our faces age is via our skin's surface that like a road becomes weathered. The first signs of this part... read more »

The human psyche is a complex thing. Topics like body image, social phobia, depression and body dysmorphia can spark polarizing debates throughout our culture. It’s also worth noting that many individuals who seek out cosmetic services are dealing with serious medical or cosmetic issues that impact their quality of life. At our practice, we strive to help individuals understand the... read more »