Body Surgery Blogs
Is there a way to prevent skin cancer?
I think we all understand that skin cancer is caused by sun exposure, and that the best prevention is using sunscreen. But what if you've missed the boat on that option? Every day I see patients in their 40s, 50s and older who have already been subjected to many...
Will tattooing cover up a scar?
I've written previous blog posts about what makes a scar good or bad, but I never addressed the topic of tattooing. Tattooing done to camouflage a scar is referred to as medical tattooing. This is in contrast to cosmetic tattooing, which is done to apply permanent...
Can I have a breast reduction and a tummy tuck at the same time?
I recently had a patient ask me if a breast reduction and a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) could be done at the same time. I am often asked if two operations can be combined, and the answer isn't always the same, so in today's blog post I wanted to give you a peek into...
Are there different types of Butt Lift?
The term "Butt Lift" is used frequently in discussions of Plastic Surgery, but it's a fairly non-specific term. There are actually three different surgical procedures that can all be referred to as a Butt Lift. Today I'm going to explain the differences between the...
Complications After Tummy Tuck
I've discussed how an abdominoplasty, a.k.a. tummy tuck, is performed in previous posts. Today I'd like to delve a little deeper into subject by discussing the possible complications. I'll divide these into normal expected postoperative sequelae, and true...
What causes stretch marks?
Stretch marks, or striae, are very common in both men and women. They are literally caused by stretching of the skin. Although characteristically associated with pregnancy, stretch marks can develop with any type of rapid growth or weight gain. Thus stretch marks...
