During your breast implant surgery consultation with Dr. Alexander Golger, appropriate measurements, soft-tissue characteristics, and chest-wall anatomy will help to determine the best implants and techniques for your individual needs. Not only will Dr. Golger factor in aesthetic advantages but durability and function as well. Breast implant surgery is typically done under general anesthesia and usually takes one […]
In our last blog, we discussed some of the details regarding an abdominoplasty, otherwise known as a tummy tuck. In this installment, we will go through the process of what happens following the surgery in the critical phase known as tummy tuck recovery. Tummy tuck recovery is an important time when the surgery site must heal. The […]
Liposuction is a popular cosmetic procedure that is designed to contour the body by removing fat with suction through a tube. This tube is inserted into a small incision, where it’s capable of removing excess fat out of areas such as the abdomen, thighs, buttocks, neck and arms. With the expertise of board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Alexander […]
Since today’s implants come in a variety of different shapes and sizes, patients must decide between saline or silicone, smooth or textured, round or anatomic, and a host of varying breast implant surgery alternatives. The new generation of silicone breast implants, which emerged over the last decade, is less apt to develop slow leaks or bleed. […]
Pregnancy, several cycles of weight loss and weight gain, or a genetic predisposition may have left you with a protruding tummy or “pouch” around your abdomen. Many women find that this figure flaw is impossible to correct with diet and exercise. It doesn’t matter how many crunches they do or how healthy their diet may […]
Need a second go at a rhytidectomy? The 2012 March issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), reports why a second face lift may get you the results you want. ASPS Member Surgeon Dr. Rod J. Rohrich and colleagues of University of Southwestern Medical […]
14.6 million patients and growing… As economic indicators such as auto, retail, and home sales saw gains in 2012 – so too did plastic surgery. Minimally-Invasive, Facial Rejuvenation Procedures Fuel 5% Growth According to statistics released today by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), 14.6 million cosmetic plastic surgery procedures, including both minimally invasive […]
Most overweight patients show lasting weight loss one year after abdominoplasty Long-term weight loss after abdominoplasty (“tummy tuck”) may be related to increased satiety-feeling full after eating, according to the study by ASPS Member Surgeon Dr. Rex Edward Moulton-Barrett of Alameda Hospital and colleagues. The researchers discuss possible “neuroendocrine mechanisms” that may promote weight loss […]
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