Articles by Dr. C
HOW TO GET THE MOST FROM YOUR CONSULTATION
The consultation process with a plastic surgeon can be a tremendous source of anxiety. From what I perceive on my end, meeting a doctor for the first time to discuss a personal flaw can be very embarrassing. To me, it’s all in a day’s work: a time to visit with a new patient, get acquainted, examine and discuss concerns, and come up with solutions. Read More
FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY
Facial Plastic Surgery is all about plastic surgery of the face. This category includes face lifts, forehead lifts, neck lifts, “eye jobs,” “nose jobs,” and any other procedure performed in and around the face. Read More
THE 5TH ALTERNATIVE: THE BAR PROCEDURE
Breast Augmentation and Reduction is a procedure that I have been working on for the past seven years. It has not yet been fully defined in the plastic surgery literature, but it certainly has been performed in some form by plastic surgeons since breast implants were first used in the early sixties. Read More
BREAST AUGMENTATION
Now is a wonderful time for women to consider a breast enhancement. Breast enhancement is now the most commonly performed plastic surgical procedure among board certified plastic surgeons, and in my hands the surgery is safe and reliable. My patients have been extremely satisfied with their results. Read More
THE ART OF LIPOSUCTION
Liposuction is one the most common cosmetic surgical procedures performed today by plastic surgeons. In 2005, more than 324,000 cases of liposuction were performed by board certified plastic surgeons. It is one of my most commonly performed cosmetic procedures and one of my areas of surgical expertise. It is popular because the procedure is comparatively safe, the recovery time is short, and patient satisfaction is extremely high. Read More
GYNECOMASTIA
The term Gynecomastia comes from the Greek words gyne, meaning “woman,” and mastos, meaning “breast.” In today’s vernacular, we call it “man boobs.” In practical terms, it means the breast-like growth of male chest area. Men experiencing this condition often suffer from significant psychological stress. Read More
RHINOPLASTY
A rhinoplasty is what is commonly referred to as a “nose job.” Most patients seek rhinoplasty because they want to improve the size and shape of their noses. Read More
HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR SURGEON
If you are considering plastic surgery, you should go to a plastic surgeon, who is board certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery. By choosing one of these plastic surgeons, you can be assured that the doctor has graduated from an accredited medical school and has completed at least five years of additional training as a resident surgeon. Read More
MOLES & LESIONS: Making a mountain out of a molehill
As a plastic surgeon, I am often asked if I perform lesion and mole removal. The answer is yes, but with a caveat or two. I can assure you that, as highly trained surgeons, any plastic surgeon is capable of treating moles and lesions quite well. Read More
