COSMETIC & PLASTIC SURGERY

April 29, 2013

Hydrogel Injections to the Buttocks- Don't do it!

In 2007,  I wrote a blog post about Hydrogel for Buttock Augmentation. In the post I detailed my reasons why I did not think it was a good idea to do a Buttock Augmentation or Butt Lift with hydrogel.  The only thing that has changed since I wrote that post is that I have seen many patients who have suffered terrible damage from hydrogel injections!  My position remains the same: Hydrogel to buttocks: Don't do it! To recap.... Reasons not to... Learn More

May 16, 2013

Compression Garments for Liposuction and Tummy Tuck

For the best results following any plastic surgery procedure it's important to choose your board certified surgeon carefully, discuss your goals and options very specifically, and follow your surgeons post-op instructions completely. These include the compression garment. Not wearing your compression garment after surgery might not seem like a big deal, but in fact, it is very important to your surgical result! I ask all of my patients to wear a... Learn More

January 22, 2013

Lip Lift Technique: Lifting Skin Only vs Muscle

Patients today are doing a lot of research about the upper Lip Lift, so one of the most frequent questions I get is if I work with the muscle of the upper lip. Patients want to know if my technique involves only the skin, or if I lift the muscle in any way. My Lip Lift technique involves lifting the skin only, and I do not involve the muscle. It seems one of the biggest proponents of technique incorporating the muscle is Dr. Randal Haworth in California... Learn More

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October 2, 2012

Should I have my Breast Augmentation with or without a Lift?

While the decision to augment your breast is usually an easy one, the decision to have a Breast Lift with Implants is not always so obvious. To help you better think this through, I have come up with some questions that you should think about . These questions should help you decide IF you need a lift with your Breast Augmentation. 1. Can a breast implant by itself give you a small lift? The Breast Implant does give the illusion of a lift because... Learn More

October 22, 2012

Can Adipose Stem Cells Heal Scars?

The short answer is yes, and we are using Fat Grafts and Adipose Stem Cells more and more for this purpose. We are just beginning to understand how this process works, and it has to do with the nature of scar tissue itself and the basic behaviors of stem cells. HOW DOES A SCAR FORM? Let's first describe how a scar forms. After an injury, whether it was radiation therapy, burn, or trauma, the body responds by activating a sequence of responses... Learn More

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May 26, 2012

Afghanistan Aug 2011 #troops photo- #MemorialDay thank you!

Thanks to all the brave men and women who risk their lives to protect our freedom! Above is the photo of Afghanistan troop TASMG (TAMP TF-11) in August 2011. Standing in the second row from the bottom left is Brian Plummer, husband of Molly Plummer, our Financial Coordinator here at CosmeticSurg. We extend our deepest thanks to the members and families of all who have served the US Military. Dr. Ricardo Rodriguez and CosmeticSurg Staff Learn More