There are many different types of facelifts available, and traditional facelift procedures will benefit most patients. Based on your individual needs and goals, you may be a candidate for a full facelift, or a face lift that targets more specific areas, such as the lower face and neck. Facelifts, like other invasive plastic surgical procedures, […]
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Correction of Breast Asymmetry
Breast asymmetry can lead to feelings of inadequacy and embarrassment. Breast asymmetry occurs in both men and woman, and means that there is a difference in the size or shape, or both, in your breasts. Depending on the magnitude of breast asymmetry, many people simply choose to live with it. However, there are some, especially […]
Breast Augmentation and/or Breast Lift
Breast augmentation and the breast lift are two of the most popular plastic surgery procedures for women. However, not every woman is an ideal candidate for both of them. Many women who want breast augmentation may not need a breast lift, while womenwho undergo the breast lift procedure often do so in conjunction with breast […]
Am I a Good Candidate for Breast Augmentation?
Breast augmentation has helped to restore self-confidence and reinforced a positive self-image for thousands of women. It is one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures for women across the country every single year. While many women may feel they would like to improve the appearance of their breasts, this is a very personal decision […]
Is One Implant Manufacturer Better than Another?
Breast implants are manufactured by several companies based in the United States and Europe. The tow big companies in the US are Mentor Corp. and Allergan. Both of these companies have been manufacturing breast implants for a very long time and each is favored by different plastic surgeons for various reasons. Dr. Peña has used […]
Vectra 3-D photo evaluation system
I have been watching and waiting until the software technology, the hardware, and the costs of owning a 3-D computerized surgical simulation tool became available. The latest hardware/ software combo in the Vectra line from Canfield does that and more. The main use for this equipment is to accurately predict the size and shape of […]
Sculptra versus Fat Grafts for facial volume restoration.
I just saw a patient that I had injected 3 vials of Scupltra in two sessions 5 weeks apart. This patient had requested volume restoration of her cheeks after volume had been lost due to facial aging and weight loss due to illness. I have to admit that this is one of the most impressive […]
Adult Adult Stem Cells offer more hope for treatment of baldness
Adult stem cells bioengineered with dermal papilla cells were shown to grow normal hair in hairless mice in recent study. How cool is that! not only is this a possible huge breakthrough for the treatment of baldness, it also sets the stage to use our own adult stem cells to repair other damaged organs.
New manufacturer of Silicone implants gets FDA approval!
It has been since 2007 that we have had anything new to say about silicone breast implants and the FDA. While we have been awaiting the approval of "form stable" or 'gummy bear' implants for 5 years, a Brazilian manufacturer (Silimed) has gotten approval to sell its Silicone implants in the US. The only thing […]
New and Old technologies in Cosmetic plastic surgery
The face of cosmetic surgery continues to change faster than anyone can really comprehend. The addition of Stem Cells, Platelet Rich Plasma, autologous fat transfers, and non invasive fat reduction as well as non invasive skin tightening and injectable (BOTOX® and fillers) has opened avenues that will forever change the field. A lot of the […]
