Question: Are there general things that Hispanic patients want changed about their nose with rhinoplasty? Answer: I would not say that there is any general thing that Hispanic patients want, because I do think there are different noses from different Latin countries.  I have had patients with narrow tall noses who want dorsal humps taken…

Brazilian butt lifts are one of the most rapidly growing operations in plastic surgery. Over the last two or three years, our practice has seen a large increase in the interest in Brazilian butt lift. This is due largely to media attention of the procedure, and also pop culture interest in some celebrities with more…

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.