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In November, I presented a report on Xeomin^®, a newly available wrinkle treating neuromodulator that had been recently approved by the FDA. Available in various countries worldwide since 2005, it was touted as an alternative (cheaper?) to BOTOX^® and a… Read More

Wouldn’t it be nice if you finally had the tummy tuck that you have always been dreaming about – the surgical dressing comes off and … BAM! There it is: a flat and drum tight tummy that you have waited… Read More

A good plastic surgeon must be precise, discerning, have a great sense of aesthetics, balance and harmony. In a recent post (Breast Augmentation Fail or When Not to Disclose One’s Assets), I discussed the case of actress AnnaLynne McCord and… Read More

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), cosmetic procedures have been on the rise since 2009, with over 13.1 million total procedures performed in the past year. Going into the new year, Dr. Steven Turkeltaub, a board-certified plastic… Read More

When it comes to breast reduction surgery, I find that women contemplating this procedure don’t usually place the appearance of the final scar at the top of their list of concerns. This is quite the opposite for those considering a… Read More

Too often, liposuction is driven by technology and associated marketing rather than by the training and skill of the medical practitioner. You have seen or heard the frequently slick ads touting the amazing outcomes that can be yours when you… Read More

Drains, which are flexible silicone tubes that are connected to a reservoir known as a bulb, allow for the egress of fluid which could accumulate between the skin-fat layer and the underlying muscle. They have been used in abdominoplasties (tummy… Read More