Tan skin is usually associated with beauty and health, but many methods for achieving a golden glow come at a price. Spray tans have long offered a UV and sun-free alternative that keep the skin safe from early signs of aging, but among women and men who choose to have a spray tan at our Albany, NY medical spa, the…
Many of the women who come to my practice near Chicago for breast augmentation come to me with an idea of the size and type of implants they want. There are some factors women tend to be less sure about, though, even if they have done a lot of research. One such factor is breast implant texture. Breast implants come…
I have been performing breast augmentation for years, so I’m well aware of the many factors that go into planning a surgery. My own planning involves getting to know my patient, surgical preparation, and paperwork, but patients also have a lot to keep track of. Here is a handy checklist you can use if you’re planning a breast augmentation procedure:…
One of the best ways a patient interested in breast enhancement can get satisfying results is to show her plastic surgeon pictures of the look she wants. During consultations, I often point patients to my breast augmentation photo gallery of past Albany-area patients who got breast implants so we can look over photos together and discuss things that stand out.…
By the time patients arrive for a consultation, they have usually spent significant time on the Internet researching the procedure they want. Some come in prepared with a series of questions based on that information, and a consultation is the ideal opportunity to get those questions answered. One of the most satisfying parts of my job as a plastic surgeon…