By: Scott Green, MD The Australian government recently banned excessively-skinny fashion models (read all about it here). I find it interesting that the Land Down Under points the finger at photo-editing programs like Adobe Photoshop and how they have “retouched” our…
Continue reading...Wednesday, August 25, 2010
By: Scott Green, MD I get asked this question many times during surgical consultations. The short answer is “No.” During a routine tummy tuck procedure, the abdominal muscles are tightened, but this is more like mending the muscle rather than strengthening…
Continue reading...Friday, August 20, 2010
By: Scott Green, MD With childhood and adult obesity rates continuing to rise, it’s no wonder that some people are beginning to recommend weight-loss surgery for teenagers. It should go without saying, but these procedures, and the body contouring procedures that…
Continue reading...Monday, October 12, 2009
By: Scott Green, MD Most people see liposuction as a way to get rid of “big” patches of fat on their hips or thighs only, but I think patients need to be careful not to underestimate the significant impact that much…
Continue reading...Saturday, October 10, 2009
By: Scott Green, MD Kelly Ripa from Live with Regis and Kelly recently told one newspaper that she was interested in breast implants but was “too wimpy” to go through with surgery. I think it’s good that she’s not underestimating the effort…
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Tuesday, August 31, 2010
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