What can be done for facial paralysis?
Facial paralysis is a devastating problem that can arise from a number of different medical conditions, such as stroke, cancer treatment, trauma, complication of ear surgery, or unknown causes (Bell’s Palsy). Facial paralysis can be temporary or permanent, mild or … Continue reading
Appearance is a fuction of the face
Insurance carriers often deny verage to patients with post traumatic and congenital facial deformities because these are not seen as “functional”. Recent facial transplants have proven that severely deformed patients are willing to undergo life-threatening surgery in search of a normal … Continue reading
blood pressure medicine can be beneficial in smoking-Induced Skin Flap Loss
Posted in Cosmetic Surgery, facelift, reconstructive surgery, safety of plastic surgery
A new animal study published in the prestigious Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (March 2010) reports the benefits of Calcium Channel Blockers (a category of anti hypertension) medication in reducing the risk of skin necrosis and skin loss in … Continue reading
ARTIFICIAL MUSCLE GIVES HOPE FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF FACIAL PARALYSIS
In the US, over 40,000 cases of facial paralysis are seen every year. The large majority are due to Bell’s palsy or viral induced, and many recover spontaneously. However, in many cases the paralysis is permanent and may have devastating … Continue reading
Proposed new tax on cosmetic surgery: Bo-Tax
Posted in Cosmetic Surgery, reconstructive surgery
The current healthcare legislation in the US senate has a provision for a new 5% tax on all cosmetic procedures. The tax, which would be paid by the customer but collected by doctors, would be levied on any cosmetic surgery … Continue reading
Reconstructive Rhinoplasty: Classifications
Posted in Cosmetic Surgery, Photo Gallery, Rhinoplasty, Uncategorized, reconstructive surgery
Reconstructive rhinoplasty refers to restoring the normal shape and function of the nose following damage from: traumatic accident, autoimmune disorder, intra-nasal drug abuse, previous injudicious cosmetic surgery, cancer involvement, or congenital abnormality. Rhinoplasty can restore skin coverage; recreate normal contours, … Continue reading
Repairing torn earlobes: easier than you might think
I was surprised to hear from one of my patients that she had delayed seeking consultation for repair of her torn earlobe because she was fearful that it would be complicated and painful. I thought it would be appropriate to … Continue reading
Keloid scars: What can be done?
As a cosmetic and reconstructive facial plastic surgeon, I come across a number of patients who have unsightly keloid scars on their face and neck. Keloid scarring is an unusual form of over exuberant skin reaction to cuts or injuries. … Continue reading
Plastic surgeon’s tips on facial scars
Posted in Plastic Surgery, Uncategorized, blepharoplasty, reconstructive surgery
plastic surgeon’s tips on improving scars Continue reading