MY INITIAL IMPRESSION OF THE NATRELLE STYLE 410 (GUMMY BEAR) IMPLANT Allergan recently announced the availability of the style 410 breast implant with much hoopla and excitement. I recently went to a meeting about this implant and have read and spoken with more experienced surgeons about this implant. As of today, I have not personally…
FDA approval of the Natrelle® 410 shaped gel implants There is a bit of confusion on the so called “gummy bear” silicone breast implant. Even I had to do some research to make sure I am giving the most accurate (to my knowledge) information. The “gummy bear” breast implant is a cohesive gel breast implant, which means the…
Having a dog as a pet and now having two small children has made me realize why we love our dogs and our children. We may deny it, but deep inside we all want to be loved and respected. With a dog and young children, unless one is abusive, the love is unconditional, regardless of…
Transgender Breast Augmentation or Male Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation for the transsexual or transgender patient is one of the most rewarding surgeries for this patient population. Even with estrogen hormone therapy, the breast tissue rarely becomes large enough to give the patient a sense of femininity, therefore male breast augmentation is recommended. See below video…
Liquid Rhinoplasty, Nose Job Without Surgery Occasionally I see a patient desiring improvement in their nose appearance who is hesitant to have surgery performed. This is potentially a good candidate for non surgical rhinoplasty. This is usually a secondary rhinoplasty case, and the patient already had a negative experience the first time. I do offer…
For those of you who read books, I hope you recognized my cheap tribute to Charles Dickens (A Tale of Two Cities). My 6 month old daughter, Shylee, still sleeps in our room, in her bassinette. My older daughter, Lena, sleeps in a separate room. They are far enough so that the noise of one…
If you are from Costa Rica or Iran, you have probably heard of Jorge Strunz and Ardeshir Farah. These are two phenomenal guitarists who have been playing together for over thirty years. Mosaico is their first album, released in 1982. I clearly remember it was around 11AM or 12PM, and I was driving on the…
SURGICAL TREATMENT OF SKIN CANCER – CASE STUDY Living in sunny Southern California has many benefits. Unfortunately for those of us who habitually sun bathe (naturally or via tanning salons) or through constant sun exposure, the risk of skin cancer also increases. I am presenting a case of a female with biopsy proven squamous cell…
SURGICAL TREATMENT OF KELOIDS As a plastic surgeon, many patients come to me for revision of scars. Many consider their scars as keloid. However, it is critical to make the correct diagnosis, as the treatment will vary. A wide, flat scar (will look like a stretch mark); means that as the wound was healing, there…
COMBINATION FACIAL PROCEDURES: A POWERFUL METHOD OF FACIAL REJUVENATION Combining of facial procedures, when indicated, can make a huge difference in a patient’s facial appearance. A very powerful combination is rhinoplasty (nose surgery) and a chin augmentation in a patient with large nose and small chin. In the patient shown below, the patient had upper…