Blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, is a cosmetic or medically necessary procedure that addresses the appearance of the eyelids. Excess skin and fat deposits causing droopy or hooded eyelids can make us look tired, older, or even impair our vision. (1) This phenomenon can occur due to a multitude of conditions related to eyelid muscle strength, connective tissue weakening, thinning of eyelid […]
Author: Dr. Steven Wallach
Treating the Abdominotorso Region of the Massive Weight Loss Patient: an Algorithmic Approach
Summary: There has been tremendous growth in the number of patients seeking body contouring procedures after massive weight loss. Most patients desire improvement of the abdominotorso region first. After massive weight loss, there is enormous variability of body proportions, and therefore there have been many surgical options proposed based on the quality of the skin, subcutaneous […]
November is National Healthy Skin Month
In the United States, November is celebrated as National Healthy Skin Month. It serves as a time to promote healthy skincare habits to protect children and adults from various diseases, including acne, psoriasis, and dry skin. Data shows that one of every three Americans will develop some form of skin cancer in their lifetime. Knowing […]
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10 Fall Skin Care Tips
Fall is finally here, and that means it’s time to get ready for the changing season and all of the skincare needs that come with it! It can be tough to know what you should do when it comes to your skin. Luckily, we’re here to help. We’ve put together a list of 10 fall […]
Transabdominoplasty Breast Augmentation
The author recommends transabdominal breast augmentation as a safe, straightforward procedure for patients who have completed childbearing, have minimal breast ptosis, and desire a full abdominoplasty. The use of this procedure helps avoid, scars on or near the breast, maximizes the use of the abdominoplasty incision, and does not add significant surgery time. {Aesthetic Surg […]
Liposuction or Tummy Tuck: Which is Right for Me?
The abdomen is easily the most common and stubborn aesthetic concern among people of all genders, ages, and lifestyles. Two of the best cosmetic treatments for addressing problems in this area are liposuction and abdominoplasty (tummy tuck surgery). However, these two treatments achieve significantly different results. Which one is best for different people will depend upon the nature of […]
8 Tips for Liposuction Recovery
As with any surgical or minimally invasive procedure, the results of liposuction largely depend on how your body heals from the procedure. For this healing process, there are both factors you can and can’t control, for example, you can’t control your body’s natural healing response, but you can control things like your diet and behavior. For the […]
Liposuction Under Local Anesthesia: 10 Things You Should Know
Generally, most people think of liposuction when they are considering about easy way of eliminating unwanted fat. Although you might know the fact that liposuction helps in sucking unwanted fat out of your body, there are other things you should know about liposuction. The following tips can help you in making the right decision about […]
6 Things You Didn’t Know About Liposuction
Liposuction is one of the most common cosmetic surgery procedures. It’s designed to remove pockets of stubborn fat and contour the body for better definition. There can be a lot of misconceptions about liposuction, however, so it’s important to know a few things about it. Here’s what to know as you plan your consultation with […]