The cause of capsular contracture is unknown but the most current hypothesis is that is a subclinical bacterial infection. The current treatment of capsular contracture is the surgical removal of the scar tissue. Prevention is the key. The most helpful post operative way to prevent capsular contracture is early massage. The biggest mistake is to […]
Read MoreThe neck is the first noticeble area of facial aging. Current theories attribute the aging to concomitant laxity of the skin and decrease tone of the (Platysma) muscles underneath. The most prominent sign of the aging neck is the formation of the so called “platysma bands”. These bands show up as visible cords in the […]
Read MoreA facelift is one of the most desired procedures in all of plastic surgery because it provides a noticeably more attractive and youthful facial appearance. Even though the procedure typically works wonders by addressing sagging skin and wrinkles on the midface, the aspect of scarring has discouraged some people from undergoing facelift surgery. In the […]
Read MoreDo you have New Year’s Resolutions? In the past, maybe your goal was to lose weight, spend more time with friends and family, or quit smoking. If you’re like many Americans, you likely have found that sticking to your resolutions is easy to do at first, but as the year drags on, you ultimately revert […]
Read MoreEven in a place like sunny Southern California, the sudden decrease in temperature in the fall and winter seasons can be enough to dry the skin. If proper measures are not taken to care for it, the skin can become itchy, flaky, or even red and irritated. Follow these simple tips to protect your skin […]
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