On October 23, 2019, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a draft of their recommendations to improve patient communication regarding breast implants. Like most plastic surgeons who do a large volume of plastic surgery on the breast, my office was immediately inundated with phone calls from anxious patients who have undergone breast augmentation or breast reconstruction with implants. Does the FDA now know something about the safety of implants that they had not previously shared? Is there a NEW risk associated with breast implants? Is there now data that show breast implants, which are the most studied device in the history of […]
The nose is an important facial feature that influences one’s overall self-confidence. When a person is unhappy with the shape of their nose, they often get rhinoplasty surgery.
Unfortunately, in some cases, plastic surgeons make mistakes that crease poor rhinoplasty results. If you have experienced a negative outcome from rhinoplasty surgery, you may be interested in corrective revision rhinoplasty from Dr. Somenek. Revision rhinoplasty corrects problems that stem from a previous rhinoplasty procedure.
Why Would Rhinoplasty Create Problems?
Rhinoplasty is one of the most delicate plastic-surgery procedures. The human nose is composed of minute cartilages and bones that are highly sensitive. Its structural integrity is […]
As we age, our skin loses elasticity. This combined with the unwanted effects of gravity causes the skin to droop. As a result, sections of excess loose skin hang and collect near the upper eyelashes and create wrinkles on the eyelids. This not only makes us look older but also gets in the way of our vision.
This is why most people opt for blepharoplasty surgery to look younger and gain back the unobstructed vision they had earlier. Blepharoplasty involves lifting the eyelids by removing excess skin, muscle, and/or fat around the eyes.
Cosmetic Blepharoplasty
Cosmetic blepharoplasty is not medically needed but is done for […]
Your breasts can start to droop due to age, gravity, weight loss, pregnancy and breastfeeding, hereditary causes, and other factors. Sagging can ruin the attractive appearance of the breasts and can make you lose your self-confidence and self-esteem. Excessive sagging can also become physically uncomfortable.
close-up of breasts in a bra
What Is a Mastopexy?
A breast-lift surgery, also known as a mastopexy, is a type of surgery that lifts the breasts and improves their positioning by removing excess sagging skin.
A breast lift can help reshape the breasts and provide them with more appealing contours. By tightening the surrounding tissues, a breast lift […]
A facelift is one of the best ways to get your youth back. It can help you say goodbye to all those lines and wrinkles that have been haunting you, leaving you with taut and beautiful skin.
While traditional facelift surgery provides permanent results, it’s also a major commitment when it comes to healing. It’s important to know what to expect on your path to recovery after undergoing a facelift surgery. If you follow post-surgical care directions as closely as possible, your recovery period can be shorter and more comfortable.
Be Prepared
First and foremost, you need to be prepared mentally and physically for your […]
Are you experiencing any issues from the implants you received in your initial breast augmentation surgery? Whether you suffer from discomfort or the placement doesn’t seem to fit your desired look once everything has healed, you don’t have to live the rest of your life with breast implants that didn’t go well the first time.
Thankfully, there’s breast revision surgery. This procedure was specifically designed to help women who aren’t happy with the results from their initial surgery. A breast revision can help fix the problems you’re facing from your first go at the breast augmentation surgery and help improve your […]
Your eyes are the most significant feature of your face. They reflect your personality and your mood. The first signs of aging are visible around your eyes, and they appear in the form of sagging, fine lines, and puffy bags. These create an overall appearance of fatigue.
As you grow older, your skin gradually loses its elasticity. The reduction in flexibility combined with the constant downward pull of gravity causes the skin to collect excessively on your upper and lower eyelids. This excess skin can cause wrinkles and can hang over your eyelashes, hampering your vision.
These issues can be corrected by […]
Beautiful breasts come in all sizes. What matters most is how they are shaped. If you are unhappy with the shape of your breasts, how proportionate they are, or if you want to give your sagging breasts an uplifted appearance, then a breast lift is the ideal solution that will provide you with a perfect, symmetrical pair of youthful breasts.
What is a Breast Lift?
A breast lift, also commonly known as a mastopexy, is a surgical technique that lifts and reshapes the breasts to yield a much more cosmetically delightful result. This surgery is ideal for women who have sagging and […]
Breast reduction is probably the procedure with the highest patient satisfaction. The immediate feeling of lighter breasts is life changing. In fact, most women tell us, “I can’t believe I waited so long to have this done.” Dr. Troy Pittman has performed over 1,000 breast-reduction surgeries for women who are looking for lighter, perkier breasts.
Many women feel awkward about their oversized breasts. Breasts that are disproportionately large in relation to a woman’s body type can cause a number of physical, social, and emotional issues.
Women who are experiencing physical discomfort like back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, rashes under the breasts, […]
As we grow older, we start to realize that gravity isn’t exactly our friend. Gravity affects all parts of our body in various ways, including our bones and other vital organs. It visibly affects our skin, especially on our face.
Our face has nearly 43 small muscles that allow us to express a myriad of emotions. But as we grow older, our muscles lose their strength and start to sag. With this loss of support, our skin droops and develops folds due to gravity.
The skin near the eyebrows is especially susceptible to this effect. This leads to eyebrows that droop lower […]
