Cosmetic Surgery

What is Cellulaze? Approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2012, Cellulaze uses a small laser fiber inserted under the patient’s skin to heat and melt away lumpy fat pockets, while softening the bands of connective tissue that hold them together and cause cellulite. Cellulaze uses the SideLaze 3D™ Cellulaze laser fiber to ... Read more

This issue is brought to you by North Shore Med Spa Aesthetics How common is neck lift surgery? It’s important to recognize that there are various types of neck rejuvenation procedures. For instance, if you have minimal aging and good skin condition but still feel uncomfortable with the appearance of your neck, your first approach ... Read more

What is eyelid ptosis? Eyelid ptosis refers to a condition in which the upper eyelid droops. In some cases a droopy eyelid only hangs slightly while in others it can droop so far down that it covers the pupil, limiting or blocking a person’s vision. Both adults and children can have eyelid ptosis. The good ... Read more

What are tubular breasts? The physical appearance of tubular breasts are caused by a combination of factors: This condition has recently been recognized as a congenital abnormality that first becomes apparent during puberty. It’s most widely referred to as tuberous breast deformity (TBD), but is also labelled tubular breasts, constricted breasts, and herniated areolae. The ... Read more

What is a skin graft? Skin grafts and skin transplants are medical procedures that involve taking skin from one part of the body — known as the donor site — and moving it to cover a burned or injured area in need of repair. The skin used can be harvested from a variety of donor ... Read more

What is a dorsal hump? A dorsal hump is a visible “bump” on the bridge of the nose. This bump is usually most noticeable in a profile view but less apparent when viewed from the front. Dorsal humps are made of cartilage or bone – around two thirds are composed of cartilage and about one ... Read more

What is an alarplasty? An alarplasty adjusts the size and shape of the nostrils by removing a predetermined amount of soft tissue. It involves the alar region of the nose — the flexible, soft tissue that extends outward from the nasal tip to the face. Above the alar region lies the area popular for nose ... Read more

What are cankles? A cankle is a somewhat kitschy and slang term for oversized, swollen ankles that occur when and if the ankles thicken and the lower calf appears to merge with them. (C is for calf, get it?) Do I have cankles? If your ankle and calf muscle are similar in size, you might ... Read more

What is a nipple-sparing mastectomy? The procedure is an extension of the skin-sparing mastectomy, during which the surgeon will make a small incision, usually through the fold of the breast or near the areola, to remove all of the breast tissue but leave the nipple, areola, and skin intact. This is a good option for ... Read more