The Keller Funnel is a simple but ingenious invention that greatly improves breast augmentation. It is simply a sterile, cone-shaped device that allows much more rapid placement of a silicone gel breast implant, and with a much shorter incision, than was possible before this device existed. The other great benefit is that the funnel protects… Read More »
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BREAST LIFT WITHOUT SURGERY/MASTOPEXY WITHOUT IMPLANTS
A very common situation that arises is a woman with a small amount of breast “sagging”, and she would like to know how to correct this. A common request is a breast lift but without significant scarring, or a breast lift without mastopexy. Breast sagging can develop as a result of childbirth and breast feeding,… Read More »
Phoenix Breast Reduction
Breast reduction surgery is often considered for overly large breasts that are aesthetically unacceptable to a woman. Large breasts can also cause strain, discomfort and stress on the back, neck and shoulders. Large breasts can intrude on one’s ability to perform physical exercise and can make finding clothes that fit appropriately extremely difficult. Sometimes the… Read More »
Breast Reduction Surgery
Women considering breast reduction surgery are sometimes met with people who can’t understand their desire to reduce their breast size. What many people do not realize is the amount of strain, discomfort and stress that large breasts can put on the back, neck and shoulders. Large breasts can intrude on one’s ability to perform physical… Read More »
Breast Augmentation Phoenix and Scottsdale
There are several factors to consider when deciding to undergo a Phoenix Breast Augmentation procedure. The first and most important of which is finding a board certified plastic surgeon who has the experience and reputation of a doctor you can put your confidence in. All other decisions can then be made together with your plastic… Read More »
Male Breast Reduction-Gynecomastia
Overdeveloped breasts in men, known as Gynecomastia, is a common condition. It can develop in one or both breasts. Most men who develop it early can outgrow it, but for those who do not it can be a traumatizing cause of teasing or low self-confidence. There are a variety of surgical options to accomplish male breast… Read More »
American Board of Plastic Surgery
An important question I am frequently asked is “what is the difference between the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery”. There are twenty four medical specialty member boards (such as cosmetic surgery boards and American plastic surgery boards) recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), the preeminent entity… Read More »
Shorter breast augmentation incisions with the Keller Funnel
In the past, one of the disadvantages of a silicone gel breast implant for a breast augmentation was the need to make a longer incision to place it compared with a saline implant. This is because a gel implant is placed completely filled, as opposed to a saline implant which is placed empty, and then… Read More »
Dysport Rebate
A Dysport® rebate is being offered by the maker of Dysport®. Dysport®, like Botox®, is a form of botulinum toxin, commonly used to treat facial wrinkles by relaxing the muscles that cause them. During the months of February and March 2011, if you receive a treatment with Dysport®, the company will send you a $50… Read More »
Choosing Breast Implant Size
An important issue when deciding to have a breast augmentation is choosing a breast implant size. There are many factors that influence the choice of the appropriate size breast implant for a particular woman. Many women have a friend who has already had a breast augmentation, and think that they want the same implant size… Read More »