Answer: Many patients seek gluteal augmentation, or buttock augmentation, to improve buttocks that are too flat, wide, boxy or saggy. Some individuals are born with flat buttocks while others may experience sagging over time. Buttock augmentation can be achieved with either buttock implants or fat transfer techniques. Both options can provide a rounder, more lifted and more prominent appearance to the backside which is more in vogue these days thanks to celebrities like Jennifer Lopez and Kim Kardashian.

Answer: There is no definitive answer as to how much of the fat survives after fat transfer. Some amount is typically resorbed by the body. It’s important to choose a surgeon who has the necessary skills and experience in buttock augmentation and fat transfer. Experienced surgeons often see about 75% to 85% long-term survival of the transferred fat. In less experience hands, however, this rate may be much lower.

Answer: There are many different types of implants currently available for breast augmentation. What is right for one patient may not be right for another. With that being said, many do believe that the newer anatomical cohesive gel implants are able to provide the most natural look and feel for breast augmentation. These implants are made of a firm, form-stable cohesive silicone gel that is similar in consistency to a gummy bear, which is why they are often referred to as “gummy bear” implants. These implants come in a variety of choices related to the implant width, height and projection, allowing them to be fully customized to the individual patient.

Answer: The tummy tuck addresses loose, hanging abdominal skin and weakened abdominal muscles. Only the abdominal area is treated. The body lift, on the other hand, addresses the excess, sagging skin in the abdomen as well as the back, buttocks and outer thighs.  A consultation is the best way to determine which technique can help you to achieve your desired result.

Answer: Injectable fillers improve facial lines and wrinkles and other skin imperfections by restoring volume.  Botox, on the other hand, is a neuromodulator which relaxes the facial muscles responsible for certain facial movements which over time can result in wrinkles and creases, such as frown lines. Botox effectively treats dynamic wrinkles whereas injectable fillers are appropriate for treating static wrinkles.

Answer: Lifting anything heavy should be avoided for at least the first week after your arm lift surgery. Light lifting may be resumed after that, but any strenuous activities should be postponed for about four weeks.

Answer: Botox is commonly used to treat dynamic wrinkles like frown lines and forehead wrinkles. However, it does have other uses as well. Botox is a very effective treatment for excessive sweating of the underarms, hands and feet. It is also used in the treatment of migraine headaches as well as TMJ and jaw clenching.

Answer: The endoscope is an excellent tool for many surgeries but not necessarily for the facelift. The endoscope is often used during the browlift to improve sagging brows and during the midface lift to address sagging in the cheeks. In order to treat sagging in the lower face, jowls and neck, however, a traditional full facelift with an incision allowing for skin removal is typically the best approach.

Answer: Compression garments are specially-designed elastic garments which are commonly worn during the recovery period after body contouring procedures like liposuction, abdominoplasty, arm lift, and other procedures. They serve many purposes: they help to support the newly contoured area, reduce swelling and accelerate the healing process, decrease the risk of blood clots, and can even minimize discomfort. Compression garments should be specially fitted to the individual patient.