Many women considering breast augmentation who visit my practice have concerns that their breasts will look too fake following surgery. While it’s true that some women still want a look that’s more dramatic, most of my patients want an end result that looks like them, only better. Choosing the Right Implants Making the right choices about [...]
While many patients request an initial consultation for liposuction from my Denver practice, I still hear the occasional question about some of the “trendier” body sculpting procedures that are now available. Are these really viable alternatives to liposuction, or are people getting taken in by all the hype? New Alternatives The latest alternatives to liposuction [...]
While many men and women think of plastic surgery in Denver as a way to shed some extra pounds, in reality the reverse is true: plastic surgery is often needed following massive weight loss in order to finish the transition to a more slender frame. How Weight Impacts Aesthetics When you gain a lot of extra [...]
Women who have visible cellulite often visit my practice for liposuction consultations, thinking that lipo will be able to eliminate their cellulite. Unfortunately, no matter how effective the body slimming results of liposuction are, this is one area where lipo can’t really help. How Cellulite Forms Although many associate cellulite with excess weight, this isn’t [...]
When I first decided to become a plastic surgeon, I became really interested in the history of plastic surgery. Whose idea was it to change our appearance with medical techniques? Where did the term “plastic surgery” first originate? Ancient Beginnings The Greek word plastikos means the art of sculpting or modeling, so plastic surgery is [...]
When patients come in for a consultation about a tummy tuck from my Denver practice, I often recommend including liposuction as well. Sometimes this comes as a surprise to my patients; most of us think of a tummy tuck as a very inclusive major surgery. The truth is, while a tummy tuck is ideal for [...]
Despite the popularity of winter sports up here in the mountains, I find I tend to gain a little weight over the winter rather than being as active as I could be. For other men and women who fight with winter weight gain, liposuction can be a great way to slim down before summer really [...]
The most recent statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) indicate that minimally invasive procedures showed a significant increase in popularity last year. Looking at the Numbers The total number of minimally invasive cosmetic procedures increased six percent from 2011 to 2012. This continues the upward trend that’s been evident the last few [...]
One of the most rewarding aspects of being a plastic surgeon is seeing the differences in my patients’ lives following their procedures. While the physical changes are the most obvious, I’m actually talking about the changes that aren’t visible to the naked eye. Emotional Wellbeing Although you can experience psychological changes after any cosmetic procedure, let’s [...]
Many women want to improve the size or shape of their breasts, especially if their body has seen changes due to pregnancy, nursing or just getting older. While I can help you reach that goal, an augmentation isn’t always the road to get us there. Understanding Breast Changes Breasts change in appearance for a lot [...]
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