Ariel Winter, the 17-year-old star of the TV hit, Modern Family, recently revealed that earlier this summer, she underwent breast reduction surgery. In her interview with Glamour Magazine, Ariel talks candidly about her decision to undergo breast reduction. Struggling with
Loose, dangling upper arm skin is a common concern for many individuals. Targeting the dreaded “bat wing”, Brachioplasty gives your arms a thinner, more toned appearance. Brachioplasty, more commonly known as an arm lift, removes excess skin from the upper
When I see a new consult, I strive to ensure that my patients and their families have realistic expectations and a clear understanding of the risks involve with any surgical procedure. Managing patient expectations can be the most difficult and
The following is a talk that I gave at a luncheon honoring breast cancer survivors sponsored by Project3One – a local organization started by one of my patients to help women dealing with breast cancer. The mission of Project3One is
We all know that smoking is bad. As physicians, most of us routinely counsel our patients to stop smoking. However, I have found that many patients referred to me don’t understand why I will refuse to perform a surgical procedure
Recently, Allure magazine published an article on the 11 most overrated plastic surgical procedures. Amongst the different procedures that the article discussed were “the vampire facelift” and “the stem cell facelift.” In our consumer-driven world, marketing sometimes can take center
The Benefits Of Fat GraftingAnu BajajOklahoma City, OKJan 21, 2014The Benefits of Fat Grafting A few months ago, I attended the annual meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. These meetings provide an opportunity for learning about the latest
A recent article in The Oklahoman told the story of two sisters from Edmond who took action after being diagnosed with the “breast cancer gene.” Just 19 days after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer, Wendy and Stacy’s mother, Judy Werber, passed away.
One of the biggest misconceptions about the Tummy Tuck is that it is a substitute for weight loss. Physicians have been telling their patients for years that abdominoplasty, or the tummy tuck, is strictly for sculpting your body and removing
If you’re in the process of exploring whether a facelift procedure is the right solution for you, there are two important sets of considerations. Let’s take a look at each of them. Recent survey results have indicated that most of us are relying less
