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A Life or Death Emergency!
This morning while I was getting ready and half listening to the news, Natalie Morales said something that caught my attention. I grabbed the remote, hit rewind, (DVR is the best invention ever) and heard her say that the life...
Can I Still Have a Mammogram After Breast Augmentation?
Mammograms can still be performed, but it is important to tell your mammographer about your breast implants. There are special views that the technician will need to perform in order to see as much of your breast tissue as possible....
What’s the Best Procedure or Treatment to Help with Under Eye Wrinkles? Realself.com Q&A
Wrinkles can be caused by several things, some of which can be corrected. Here's a breakdown... Botox Under Eyes 1. Muscle movement - a circular muscle surrounds the eyelids and are responsible for crow's feet. If the wrinkles you make...
What Can I Do to Get Thicker Hairs?
The first step is to see a good endocrinologist or internist to work up possible causes like thyroid issues, hormonal imbalances, or genetic conditions. Once any reversible factors are taken into account, you can consult with a hair transplant surgeon....
$99 Botox?
In South Florida, there are hundreds of practitioners offering Botox® injections at prices that range from $99 to $450 per area. If you want the best deal, you may be tempted to jump at the $99 price, but before you...
Is it Common to Bill Extra if You Go Overtime in Surgery?
If you have surgery in a private operating room, there is often a flat fee for surgery. If your procedure is performed at a surgery center or hospital, they usually bill by the hour. That means the surgeon charges one...
How can I Minimize a Scar or Get Rid of a Scar?
The truth about scars So, you're interested in plastic surgery, but you don't want any scars? Or, you have a bad scar and want to know what can be done? Unfortunately, there is no way to perform surgery or recover...
Top Ten Questions About Breast Augmentation – Question 8 – How Soon Can I Wear a Bra After Breast Augmentation Surgery?
Wearing a supportive surgical or sports bra at all times after surgery helps to avoid swelling and displacement of the implants. After three weeks, a soft cotton bra can be worn. You shouldn't wear an underwire bra for 6 weeks....
Top Ten Questions About Breast Augmentation – Question 9 – How Long do Breast Implants Last?
How Long do Breast Implants Last? Patients often ask me if implants have to be replaced every ten years. It is true that implants will eventually rupture, and the risk is about 1% per year. If a silicone implant ruptures,...
Five Things You Can Do To Look Younger Without Having Surgery
Here are 5 things you can do right now to keep looking young. Wear Sunscreen: The moment you expose your skin to the sun, UV rays begin to damage DNA, which is the blueprint our bodies use to build new healthy...
Get Ready, Get Set…
A few weeks ago, a friend and fellow Junior League member called me and said that she wanted to nominate me for the Palm Beach Woman of the Year. I have to say, I was flattered to hear that I...
Why I Do What I Do
The important things I get out of Medicine Today I decided that I’ll focus on sharing one of the important things I get out of Medicine rather than joining the ranks of Americans trying to analyze whats wrong with healthcare....
Things that Fill My Cup
Last week, a friend and fellow surgeon inspired me to think about the things in life that enrich your soul, or as she says, the things that fill your cup. I’ve spent a lot of time this week thinking about...
Sharing Your Wishes
I would like to begin by apologizing to my readers for taking a little time off from my weekly Blog entries. Anyhow, I’d like to talk about something I feel is often overlooked by many of my patients. This week...