One of the risks of breast augmentation surgery is capsular contracture. This happens when the scar tissue that forms around the implants either becomes or shrinks so that it compresses the implants, making them hard. The idea behind massaging your breasts is to keep the scar capsule larger than the implants so that the capsule […]

Prior to the early 1990’s, almost all breast implants were placed on top of the muscle. Since then, the majority of plastic surgeons have changed to placing breast implants under the pectoralis major muscle because of the numerous advantages which include lower risk of capsular contracture, more natural appearance, less rippling, less interference with mammograms […]

There is no set time frame for when you have to change your breast implants. They are designed to last for many years, but will not likely last a lifetime. Allergan and Mentor will provide a free implant if you ever have a rupture and will provide some financial assistance in case of a deflation […]

This powerful, fast-acting treatment is a must have for unwanted blemishes to boost skin clarity and self-confidence and features 5% Benzoyl Peroxide that has been enhanced by MyBody’s advanced bioemulsion delivery system.  This system can eradicate p. Acnes bacteria more effectively and help minimize any redness and swelling. This pocket-sized pen can quickly and visibly […]

Your physician benefits from your loyalty; you should benefit as well. At Advanced Aesthetic & Laser Surgery, we offer a loyalty program, which benefits our patients who return to our office for Botox®, Dysport®, Juvederm®, and the Restylane® Injection treatments in addition to the loyalty program offered by Allergan for Botox® and Juvederm® treatments and […]

As injectable treatments for facial rejuvenation have become for popular, we hear more about some of the potential untoward consequences of injections. One of these is known as an ‘intravascular injection’ of fillers such as Juvederm® or Restylane®. When an injection is done, it is possible for the product to get into a blood vessel […]

Over the past several years, I have seen dozens of patients who have had liposuction on their abdomens by physicians in Central Ohio that are not certified or trained in plastic surgery. Obviously, they see me because they are unhappy with their outcome. Unfortunately, they have been fooled by false certifications that imply that their […]

It is Tuesday evening after a full day of surgery. As is my routine, I called each of my patients to see how they doing. All three answered their cell phones almost immediately sounding perfectly well. One said she was doing ‘Great;’ the next said that she was ‘Absolutely perfect!’ and the third said ‘Outstanding.’ […]

The popularity of fat injections waxes and wanes over time. It becomes prevalent for a few years and then falls out of favor. What is different this time is that it is being promoted as a technique for breast augmentation. The supposed advantage is that it is the patients’ own tissue, with no foreign object […]

The major benefits of having an abdominoplasty are cosmetic in nature. These include flattening of the stomach, removal of excess skin and fat, tightening of the abdominal muscles and elimination of many unsightly stretch marks. In a recent study by Dr. McMahan, et. al., many patients who have urinary stress incontinence will get significant if […]