Plastic surgeons often ask within the first several questions about diet and exercise. Why is this question so important? First and foremost, maintaining a healthy lifestyle is necessary for overall health and longevity. Exercise is good for the heart, soul, and mind. There are numerous studies that prove exercise increases life and quality of life…. READ MORE
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There are several ways to augment or increase the buttock, semi-solid silicone implants, flaps of adajcent tissue, or fat transfer. Each has advantages and disadvantages, but the latest technique of fat autotransplantation has the benefits of easier recovery, smaller incisions, fewer complications, and lasting results. Essentially, liposuction is performed in a fatty area and the… READ MORE
The cost of silicone breast implants are approximately $1000/implant while saline implants are $500/implant. There are new manufacture warranties that cover the life of the implant and will give financial assistance for the revision surgery should the implant fail.
I like to think of plastic surgery as a blend of art, medicine, science, and imagination. But plastic surgery really is derived from the latin word plastikos which means to mold or shape. Plastic surgery as a speciality in surgery is a 20th century creation. To become a plastic surgeon, you must complete a general,… READ MORE
1) What is sun damaged and aged skin? As we age and have increasing amounts of sun exposure, the skin becomes weathered in appearance with fine lines, wrinkles, furrows, and irregular texture. Sun spots and age spots appear as pigmented lesions of varying colors and sun-induced redness can be many of the reasons to consult… READ MORE
Liposuction has become a very common cosmetic procedure. The fat that is removed can be utilized rather than disgarded. Fat grafting can be a very satisfying procedure if done correctly. It can smooth contour irregularities after liposuction, augment, and correct facial deformities. I especially like it to augment the lips and smooth the lower eyelid after… READ MORE
Besides the adversarial effects of smoking on the skin, lung, heart, brain, and kidney which are well known and established, the carbon monoxide that is inhaled during cigarette smoking decreases the oxygen content within blood. Oxygen, as we well know, is necessary for survival and the healing process. Thus, smoking inhibits wound healing, increases the… READ MORE
Please don’t be fooled by cheap quotes on cosmetic procedures. Usually these price reductions can come at surgical centers that are not accredited by the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facitilies, Inc. and by physicians who are not board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. In some instances, these physicians are… READ MORE
This blog is dedicated to discussing plastic surgical procedures by a board certified plastic surgeon. Questions can be asked by anyone and will be answered promptly and succiently. Indications, contraindications, risk and beneifts of plastic surgery procedures will also be highlighted. I hope this site will be informative to everyone involved. DR LIVINGSTON