We live in a society that is rapidly becoming completely non-smoking. This is a good thing but we’re not there yet. As of 2007 43.4 million adults or 1 in 5 smoked. This is astonishing. And what’s more interesting is the number of patients that come to me for cosmetic surgery that smoke cigarettes. These…
One of the greatest concerns yet least seen complications following breast augmentation is FDA recommends . When any foreign body is placed into the human body a capsule is created around it to wall it off from the rest of the body. This is the normal process following breast augmentation. But on rare occasions this…
Liposuction is one of the most powerful tools we have today for body sculpting. Standard suction lipectomy with small cannulas can result in a well sculpted aesthetically pleasing result. A result anyone would be proud to maintain. So I wonder why I get asked about weigh gain after liposuction during consultations. Are patients planning on…
Breast reduction has become one of the leading procedures performed by plastic surgeons. But it’s interesting that patients on RealSelf.com and in my own office aren’t really sure if they are a candidate for breast reduction or if there insurance company will pay. So much misinformation is on the web that this is understandable. Let’s not kid…
Many different materials have been inserted into women’s breasts to increase their size, such as parafin wax, silastic rubber and polyurethane sponges. But the silicone elastomer breast implant has emerged as the only FDA approved device for breast augmentation. After the breast implant controversy and moratorium in FDA recommends saline breast implants became the primary…
Does size really matter? No, it doesn’t! When I discuss breast augmentation with patients one of the first questions I get is “what size will I be when we’re done?” The reality is who knows? Why because I’ve only had one patient see me for a consultation who was wearing the correct bra size. It’s…
https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/breast-implants/types-breast-implantsA common question that is raised to me during a breast augmentation consultation is the ability to detect breast cancer after breast implants. I’m pleased when women ask this as it confirms that they following physician recommendations on breast cancer screening. While it seems that the detection of breast cancer after breast augmentation would be more difficult,…
One of the greatest concerns that patients express to me, during a consultation for a breast lift, is the appearance of scars. Many women express that they want a lift but either don’t want scars or want minimal scars. I can understand this, but a thorough education into the process often alleviates concerns. A breast…
One of the most common problems I see at Hess Plastic Surgery is the tear trough deformity. This is the depression that can occur between the nose and the lower eyelid. This tends to occur with increasing age as the lower lids weaken and intraorbital fat begins to push out against the lower lid skin. In addition…
Whether you’ve had breast implants or not, it’s important to be well supported. We often recommend the terrific lingerie department at Nordstrom in Arlington, where they’re all very well trained to do proper bra fittings. We also love Trousseau in Vienna, where they have an incredible selection. Proper support prevents tissue stretching and helps to…