What are Spider Veins? In some women, spider veins – those small clusters of red, blue, or purple veins that appear on the thighs, calves, and ankles – become noticeable at a young age. For others, the veins may not become obvious…

Medical management has been shown to produce variable results. Reports of successful medical treatment have been most consistently linked to instances when the gynecomastia is of recent onset and is caused by testosterone deficiency. (However, many reports of “successful” medical…

Surgery Overview Rhinoplasty is surgery to reshape the nose. It can make the nose larger or smaller; change the angle of the nose in relation to the upper lip; alter the tip of the nose; or correct bumps, indentations, or other…

Many patients considering cosmetic surgery to enhance their appearance and self-esteem often believe that a full facelift is their only option. More conservative procedures, such as a brow lift, can often provide the desired aesthetic results with less downtime. Although…

Laser resurfacing is a treatment to reduce facial wrinkles and skin irregularities, such as blemishes or acne scars. The technique directs short, concentrated pulsating beams of light at irregular skin, precisely removing skin layer by layer. This popular procedure is…

If you’re considering breast augmentation, you’re probably wondering what the differences are between silicone gel and saline implants. Each option has advantages and disadvantages. Here are the key differences so you can choose the option that’s best for you.  …

If you’re over 40, you’ve been there: That face in the mirror — it just isn’t you anymore. Like a good house in an older neighborhood, it’s time for remodeling. “People have different motivations for plastic surgery, and sometimes they’re realistic,…

Dr. Jay Lucas, member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), highlights the most common plastic surgery procedures requested by men coming to his practice. In my practice, the majority of my consultations and surgeries are on women. Over…

When you are unhappy with the way your body looks, even with extensive exercise, there is the option of cosmetic surgery. One of the most popular procedures is the tummy tuck. Also referred to as an abdominoplasty, a tummy tuck…

Are you frustrated with sagging skin in your forehead region? Then the forehead lift and eyebrow lift, also called “the brow lift,” may be just what you’re seeking. This popular procedure is used to help reverse the aging process (think…