What is a “Brachioplasty?”

Many patients complain about the extra flabby skin of their upper arms and wonder what can be done about it. Treatment often involves use of liposuction alone or liposuction with removal of the extra, stretched-out skin. The medical term for this surgical procedure is brachioplasty. If a small to medium amount of fat is present, liposuction alone may work to make the underarm look firm and contoured again–especially if skin tone is good. However, if the problem is mostly one of excess stretched-out skin–like what happens when a person loses a large amount of weight quickly–a brachioplasty may be...

Can I Use My Own Fat for Breast Augmentation?

Many patients ask in jest if they can use their own fat for breast augmentation–”Couldn’t you just take my belly fat and put it up a little higher?” Although presently not a reality, this may indeed be a possibility in the future. Research is presently being done to test the possibility of using a person’s own fat-derived stem cells to help tissue and fat regenerate in another part of the body. The research is focused at this time on the hope that when these cells are injected back into the same patient, the cells will regenerate. This would be...

Jordan Hospital Opens New Breast Center!!

One of the more exciting events that occurred this past October is the Jordan Hospital’s opening of its State-of-The-Art Breast Center. This Center is a community-based comprehensive diagnostic and treatment center providing “one stop shopping.” The facility is a full service center offering digital screening and diagnostic mammography, stereotactic core biopsy, breast ultrasound exams, breast biopsy, and breast MRI. A multidisciplinary team staffs the Center and includes radiologists, pathologists, oncologists, nurses, technologists and other support staff proving a wide range of services.The surgeons and specialists are specifically trained to handle complex breast pathology as a team. The patient receives...

Facts To Consider When Choosing A Plastic/Cosmetic Surgeon

Now, more than ever, the public is looking for the best deal for the cheapest price. But “Buyer Beware” if you are assessing cosmetic surgery procedures by price alone. You may very well be compromising quality care and quality results for that cheaper price point. When researching cosmetic surgery procedures in which you are interested, your first step should be to evaluate the credentials of the surgeons with whom you plan to consult with about the procedure. It is important to be sure that your surgeon is a member in good standing of a professional society such as the...

Want Longer Eyelashes?? Here’s How!!

One has only to turn on their TV to view Brooke Shields promoting the benefits of using Latisse. This product has recently been approved by the FDA for treatment of thin eyelashes. Latisse has shown to increase the length and fullness of the eyelashes. Latisse stimulates eyelash follicles in the resting stage to transition to the growth phase and keeps them in the growth phase longer. To lengthen lashes, you apply one drop of Latisse to a clean eyeliner brush and brush through the lashes. (eyeliner brushes are included with the product) Results are apparent within four weeks. You must continue treatments...