Breast Augmentation Improves Quality of Life Study Reveals Improved Satisfaction, Well-Being and Sexual Functioning Arlington Heights, Ill. (June 29, 2012) - Women undergoing breast augmentation surgery report substantial improvement in several key areas of quality of life, reports a study in the July issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons [...]

I’m 31 years old with three kids and I live in the Virginia Beach area... Q) I’m 31 years old with three kids and I live in the Virginia Beach area. I’m interested in getting a tummy tuck because I have bad stretch marks and loose belly skin. I’m worried about finding a great doctor and the cost. Do you [...]

I’m 55 years old and I’m having a tummy tuck with some liposuction done next month... Q) I’m 55 years old and I’m having a tummy tuck with some liposuction done next month. I was told that I should move around after surgery as soon as I can get out of bed and that moving around encourages healing and assists [...]

Three years ago I got a doctor recommendation to get a breast reduction... Q) Three years ago I got a doctor recommendation to get a breast reduction. I lived in South Carolina, was on Medicaid, and I was told to lose weight in order to receive approval for the breast reduction. I now live in Georgia where I am experiencing [...]

I’m looking into getting a rhinoplasty here in Brooklyn, where I live, or in California... I’m looking into getting a rhinoplasty here in Brooklyn, where I live, or in California... Q) I’m looking into getting a rhinoplasty here in Brooklyn, where I live, or in California. I’d like a surgeon who is also a great listener and who understands that [...]

I have lost a lot of weight in the past year but I still have a belly and love handles... Q) I have lost a lot of weight in the past year but I still have a belly and love handles. I’d really like to get liposuction and tummy tuck surgery. Is it possible to get both surgeries done right [...]

Do saline implants look good when they are placed over the muscle? Q) Do saline implants look good when they are placed over the muscle? A) The way saline implants look when they are placed over the muscle depends on how much breast tissue and body fat you have. Saline implants have a tendency to wrinkle or ripple so if [...]

I weigh 160 pounds, I am five feet seven inches tall with a 25-inch chest... Q) I weigh 160 pounds, I am five feet seven inches tall with a 25-inch chest, and I am getting breast implants in December. I’d like to add volume and also keep a natural look. I am having trouble deciding between going high profile or [...]

The Wall Street Journal Dr. Andrew Kleinman comments on the draft bill, one issue discussed in the lobbying battle between physicians and health insurers.

I have seen three ASPS-certified surgeons for Liposuction consultations... Q) I have seen three ASPS-certified surgeons for Liposuction consultations. The surgeon’s fee ranged from $3,500 to $6,200, they all had the same anesthesia fee, and the facilities fee varied depending on the hospital used, from $1,500 to $2,470. Price is not an issue; I am merely looking for the best [...]