What is Vaginoplasty & How is it Done?
Vaginoplasty "Plasty" means "forming or repairing", so vaginoplasty can refer to anything from tightening the vagina to removing excess scar tissue from an episiotomy or other vaginal trauma. Most commonly, it refers to an outpatient surgery under general anesthesia where...
Dandruff Vs. Dry Scalp, What’s the Difference?
Dandruff is not caused by dryness but rather too much oil (sebum). It can be due to overgrowth of yeast on the surface of the scalp, which feeds on excess oil and dead skin cells, causing the skin cells to...
Implant Removal is Simple, but there are a Few Different Options
Implant removal can vary from a simple procedure in the office to a several hour long surgery under general anesthesia to remove the implant and the surrounding capsule of scar tissue. Then you have to decide whether you will want...
Anesthesia and Cosmetic Surgery
When a patient elects to undergo cosmetic plastic surgery, they are likely to have anesthesia used during their procedure. As such, an informed patient should clearly understand the differences in anesthesia types and providers. The anesthesiologist is ultimately responsible for...
Bruising after Lip Injections
Despite patient and doctor following all precautions, some people are simply more likely than others to bruise after filler. To to reduce the risk, you can stop all blood thinners 7-10 days before. These include aspirin, ibuprofen, Motrin, Naproxen, fish...
Periareolar Vs. Inframammary Incision RealSelf – Q&A
Since infection is so rare after augmentation, it's rare to have a study that includes enough patients and is organized well enough to show the true difference between the incisions. However, low grade infection is one of the things that...
Hello World
I am Dr. Dana Goldberg, though many patients call me Dr. Dana. I decided to write a blog since I find myself sharing the same thoughts with friends and colleagues again and again. I have a lot of ideas about...