Bikini season is just around the corner.  Are you ready? Now is the time to treat ugly varicose veins and spider veins if you want to be ready for spring.  The length of time needed for complete resolution of the vein depends on the type of treatment.  Generally the bigger the vein the longer you…

My toe nails are deformed.  Is there anything I can do about it?  Nail polish just doesn’t cover it. There are several different options for the treatment of Onychomycosis or nail fungus.  The appearance is thickened yellow nails most frequently affecting the big toe.  All treatments take some patience because the nail itself must regrow…

Recently, the FDA has urged physicians across the U.S. to use Botox bought only in the U.S. In fact, hundreds of surgeons received letters from the FDA demanding that they cease use of all Botox and similar products obtained from foreign sources. This has become something of an epidemic in recent months and it’s important…

Question: Are body lifts just for people who have lost a lot of weight. I have not lost weight, but the skin on my thighs, abdomen, and buttocks tightening. I am 57 years old and from Hilton Head. Answer: Your situation of laxity with just aging is very common especially in thinner people. I have to say…

Question: What are some of the risks associated with getting either Botox or Dysport? Answer: In the hands of a board certified plastic surgeon, I would say the risks are minimal and mostly that of bruising, undesirable cosmetic outcome, headache that can last a day or two.  In more sensitive areas of the face, improper…

Question: As a healthy 38-year-old man, what do I need to do to achieve the best outcome for my upcoming forehead lift? Answer: The best 2 things are a stable weight and good medical skin care, including Retin-A or a synthetic retinoid.

Question: Is it necessary for the body lift to be performed in a hospital? Answer: Really any surgery planned over 6 hours should stay overnight, and that usually requires a hospital.  Almost always, body lifts meet that criteria, so I always do mine at the hospital – safety first!

Question: What age is too young to receive liposuction? Answer: There is not really an age, but the patient should be done growing.  Also, we need to be sure that general weight-loss is not a better answer, that motivations are appropriate, that the patient is mature and realistic about the procedures as well. Also, younger…