Cosmetic Surgery

Hair is important to women. It’s an essential component of our self-identity and overall body image, and one of the only aspects of our appearance that we have full control over. So if you find yourself staring at the shower drain and noticing more hair than usual, that’s definitely a cause for concern. It’s often assumed that only ... Read more

It’s not something you could ever properly prepare for and when you first hear the news it hits you like a ton of bricks. Your wife has breast cancer. You’re shocked, why does it have to be her? Except it’s not only her. She’s just one more of the approximately quarter-million American women who, according ... Read more

The bra line back lift is a body contouring procedure that helps improve the appearance of loose skin, back fat, and bulges around the bra line. While both sexes are liable to develop folds in the mid and lower back area, in women the condition can be especially evident because a brassiere will pull the skin tightly beneath ... Read more

In 2009, then Governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger signed the Donda West Plastic Surgery Law, requiring health checks be conducted prior to all major plastic surgery procedures in the state. Donda West, the woman whose untimely passing was honored by the legislation, happened to be the mother of rapper Kanye West, who actively championed the ... Read more

Plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery: it’s no wonder that so many people are confused about these terms, given the dramatic overlap between them. But there are important distinctions you must understand before scheduling a consultation. Many people, professionals included, will throw around the terms plastic surgeon and cosmetic surgeon almost interchangeably. However, there is a subtle ... Read more

Transitioning can involve several distinct procedures. How much gender reassignment surgery costs will depend on what you decide to have done. Gender reassignment surgery goes by many names: sex reassignment surgery, gender confirmation surgery, top and bottom surgery, or sex change operation. Whatever you call it, it can be wildly expensive. While not all trans ... Read more

Ophthalmic plastic surgery refers to a wide range of procedures that involve the eye and related structures, like the brow, socket, and tear ducts. If you’ve heard of oculoplastic surgery, then you might be confused about what exactly it involves. All you know is that your co-worker saw an oculoplastic surgeon a few weeks ago ... Read more

Expert plastic surgeons discuss common turbinectomy techniques and answer frequently asked questions on recovery, side effects, and cost. The nose is a complex structure whose primary purpose is to control and regulate airflow for proper breathing. The turbinates are one of the nose’s most important components. When they become unduly swollen, nasal obstruction may occur. ... Read more

Though surgery often comes with a long healing process, most patients are surprised by how easy the facelift recovery period actually is. If you are planning on having a facelift, you’re probably wondering how long it will take to recover, and what to expect along the way. Unfortunately, it’s impossible to predict precisely how fast you will heal, ... Read more