The most common combination of procedures in plastic surgery in the past was having eyelid surgery at the same time as a facelift and they are still frequently done together today. Brow lifts are more popular today than they were in the past and are also frequently performed with eyelid and facelift procedures. Patients who […]

The question is not ‘Should I stop drinking alcohol before surgery?’ but ‘When should I stop drinking alcohol before surgery?’ The answer depends on how much you normally consume and what kind of surgery you are going to have. If you have several drinks on a daily basis, you likely need professional help to curb […]

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons has recently released its statistics for 2014 showing trends in both aesthetic and reconstructive surgeries.  They have been collective these numbers from board certified plastic surgeons for 22 years. Last year, there was a notable increase in procedures that are typically performed on patients who have lost a considerable […]

Did you know that close to half of the advertisements that you see and hear for plastic surgery are from physicians that have no training at all in plastic surgery? Sad, but true. Regretfully, any physician who has earned a medical degree can call himself or herself a ‘plastic surgeon’ and perform cosmetic procedures on […]