Tan tax In, Botax tax out. Starting July 1, 2010 tanning services will be taxed at 10%. This tan tax amendment was included in the bill to replace the 5% tax on cosmetic surgery. >> Continue reading Senate drops 5% tax on cosmetic surgery, adds 10% tan tax

CosmeticSurg celebrates Molly Plummer and Maxx Factor from Baltimore, in NBC’s first annual ‘Sing Off’ competition. >> Continue reading NBC Sing-Off! - CosmeticSurg's Molly Plummer (Maxx Factor) in lights!

Fat injections are long lasting if done correctly. That is my position and I stand by it! If you frequent various plastic surgery blogs, there is a big difference in the types of techniques that surgeons are using. Thus, there is a wide variation in their results, so many patients think that fat injections do not last.

Fat injections are permanent if the following is done:
1) correct technique of extraction and processing
2) proper post surgical protocol for patient.

Read more about it in my CosmeticSurg Blog. >> Continue reading Recipe for permanent fat injections

Why do some women get more cleavage with breast augmentation than others? There is a condition called ‘bird chest’ or pectus carinatum, which means that your chest wall is raised at the center. If you are considering breast enlargement, the type of breast implant you choose is important. Watch my video to find out which implant style I recommend for this type of hollow chest. >> Continue reading Some women get more cleavage naturally because of chest wall type

The Health Care Reform Bill includes a 5% tax on cosmetic surgery procedures. Since 91% of all cosmetic surgery procedures are performed on women (2008 ASPS stats), this could be a discrimination against women. >> Continue reading Health Care Reform- 5% tax on Cosmetic Surgery Procedures

If you are considering breast augmentation, don’t get too focused on a particular implant size. The shape of the implant will also play a big role in your implant selection! Watch Dr. Ricardo Rodriguez explain what the difference is between a 350cc high profile implant vs. a 350cc moderate profile implant. Dr. Rodriguez is a Yale trained, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who has been in practice for over 20 years. Ask questions about implant selection at his CosmeticSurg blog. >> Continue reading Breast implant selection: Should you choose moderate or high profile implants?

Lip augmentation-why do some people get duck lips?
Dr. Rodriguez explains why some people need a lip lift instead of a lip augmentation. Beautiful lips are identified by a nice cupid’s bow and having the perfect amount of space between your upper lip and your nose. Find out whether you need a lip augmentation or a lip lift with Dr. Ricardo Rodriguez on his CosmeticSurg Video blog. >> Continue reading Lip augmentation, duck lips, and lip lifts

Fat Stem Cells: People are talking about stem cells from your own fat! >> Continue reading Fat Stem Cells--flashback to the future

The primary goal of a face lift is to achieve a natural, refreshed appearance, not a ‘done’ look.
Dr. Ricardo Rodriguez, a Yale trained board certified plastic surgeon explains more about achieving a great face lift in his CosmeticSurg blog. >> Continue reading Facelift: What are the goals of a great face lift?

Many surgeons state that they are ‘board certified’. But, in what specialty? More importantly, is that specialty an approved specialty according to the American Board of Medical Specialties, ABMS? Learn more about why Board Certification in an approved ABMS specialty is important by watching Dr. Rodriguez’s CosmeticSurg video blog. >> Continue reading Board Certification- In what specialty? and by who?

What is the difference between IV sedation and general anesthesia? Dr. Hobelmann is a Board Certified Anesthesiologist who works with Dr. Rodriguez when he performs cosmetic surgery cases. Watch the video to learn why Dr. Hobelmann thinks IV sedation provides advantages over general anesthesia. >> Continue reading Advantages of IV Sedation over General Anesthesia for Cosmetic Surgery

An emerging alternative for breast reconstruction after lumpectomy with radiation is fat grafting to the breast.
Fat grafting has been successfully performed for years, but the full healing powers of your own fat is a new frontier in Plastic Surgery. Read Dr. Rodriguez’s CosmeticSurg blog to find out more. >> Continue reading Lumpectomy Reconstruction: fat grafts to the breast

What causes breast implant wrinkling in breast augmentation and how can you avoid it? Dr. Ricardo Rodriguez explains which implants are at higher risk and how the surgeon can plan the surgery to reduce the risk of visible implant ripples. Read about it in his CosmeticSurg Video Blog. >> Continue reading Breast Implant Wrinkling- What causes it and how to reduce risk?

Plastic Surgery doesn’t have to be painful. If you are having a cosmetic surgery procedure ask your plastic surgeon about pain pumps. These types of pumps use local anesthetics, not narcotics. Pain pumps eliminate pain, reduce nausea, and result in much quicker recovery. Watch my CosmeticSurg blog to find out about why I think pain pumps in cosmetic surgery are great! >> Continue reading Pain Pumps: Cosmetic Surgery with minimal pain

How do you achieve a flat stomach? Do you need more exercise or a tummy tuck? Find out about the rectus abdominis muscle and how to perform a self examination of this muscle. >> Continue reading Flat stomach: more exercise or a tummy tuck?