Before we talk treatment, we have to discuss what cellulite exactly is. Cellulite is the visualized interaction of gravity’s influence, affect and consequences on the interactions between skin, underlying connective tissue attachments, and deeper tissues of fat, muscle and fascia. The fewer (looser) the connective tissue (fibrous) attachments the looser the cellulite. The longer, lower… Read More »
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Breast Implant Reconstruction and Acellular Dermal Matrix and Insurance Company Battle
Ok, now I’m really shocked and angry! As many know, breast reconstruction has always been an important part of my practice and I’ve always made time and many personal sacrifices for my patients. Recently, I met a young woman with breast cancer who planned to undergo bilateral mastectomy and together we planned an innovative type… Read More »
Abdominoplasty: A Little Background
Let’s talk a little about abdominoplasty (or as it is more commonly known by its slang name – tummy tuck) . I’ll address a fundamental point often overlooked in both planning and execution of the surgery. I think it helps separate my outcomes from others. Many women consider abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) a purely cosmetic procedure. … Read More »