Question: I had a mastectomy 14 years ago.  I did not opt for breast reconstruction at that time.  What would be involved if I want to choose breast reconstruction now? Answer: You really just need to come into the office, so that we can understand what the defect looks like, and I need to know…

Question: Is it true that having breast implants can affect your insurance coverage, for instance with premium increases, denials with breast related problems, etc.? Answer: It’s certainly possible.  I am not an insurance expert, but in my experience, the worst that could happen is a denial of coverage for problems related to the cosmetic breast…

Question: I hate my breasts. My husband says that I am obsessed with breasts, but I am just obsessed with mine and I always compare mine to others. My breasts hang and they are quite terrible. I am interested in a breast lift. Can I get breast augmentation at the same time? Answer: Yes, having…

Quick Answer: Yes, breast implants can be part of tuberous breast correction, particularly when more volume is wanted. However, implants may not address every feature of a constricted breast shape. Depending on the anatomy, treatment may also involve tissue reshaping, adjustment of the breast crease, fat grafting, or a breast lift. The right approach depends…

Breast Lift With Augmentation: Do Implants Go Under the Muscle? Question I would like to have a breast lift with augmentation. Do you put implants underneath the muscle? How long does this procedure usually take? Answer Yes, in many breast lift with augmentation cases, implants are placed partially under the chest muscle. This is often…

Question: What are the instances when you can have a short scar rather than one from hip bone to hip bone from abdominoplasty? Answer: The patients who are good candidates for short scars, i.e. mini abdominoplasties are those without much loose skin.  These are patients who might have a belly button hernia fixed or muscles…

Question: Do chemical peels require anesthesia? Answer: It really depends on the strength of the chemical peel.  For very strong peels like strong PCA peels or Phenol peels, anesthesia would be required.  I personally do not do these in my practice anymore.  All the chemical peels that we do are actually pretty light, because when…

Question: What is the average age of your facelift patients? Do you think 40 is on the young side to be considering a facelift? Answer: The average age in my practice is probably a bit older than normal and is in the late 60s, probably right around 68 or 69. We have done patients from…