Finding the “right” plastic surgeon is not as easy as one might think. While many doctors may call themselves plastic or cosmetic surgeons, there are only about 8000 plastic surgeons that are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery in the United States. Board certification by the American Board […]
A recent analysis of medical device reports submitted to the FDA has associated a rare cancer, Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), with textured breast implants and tissue expanders. One of the largest manufacturers of breast implants, Allergan®, is recalling its BIOCELL® textured breast implants and tissue expanders following […]
Many women who are considering removing their breast implants often ask if they should also remove the capsule surrounding their implants. The capsule is the “scar tissue” that the body naturally forms around the implant in every patient that has a breast implant. This capsule is, in essence, the result […]
As gastric procedures—such as gastric bypass and gastric sleeves—become more popular, more and more people are dealing with body issues relating to the massive weight loss these procedures are able to accomplish. In addition, there are many people who are able to lose significant amounts of weight with diet and […]
Getting rid of unwanted fat has long been a concern of patients considering plastic surgery. The good news is that there are now several new options available to patients looking to address this issue. These include invasive procedures, such as liposuction, and non-invasive procedures such as injections or fat freezing. […]
There are many reasons not to smoke. Everybody knows it is not good for you. Smoking can cause heart disease and cancer. It causes bad breath and makes your clothes smell. But if you are having cosmetic plastic surgery there are very specific reasons why you should not smoke either […]
In his more than 24 years in private practice, board certified plastic surgeon Robert Rothfield, MD has answered many patient questions about the relationship between dieting, weight loss, and plastic surgery. In this blog from 2009, Dr. Rothfield provides his opinion on when weight loss should be accomplished to maximize […]