Breast implants do not last forever. Many implants placed 15-20 years ago are now “worn out” and have leaked. A deflation is readily apparent in those breasts that were augmented with saline filled implants because they immediately go flat. Silicone implants do not deflate ­ the gel remains in the implant pocket and the leak [...]

Yes, medical literature is replete with reports on the safety of silicone breast implants. There are no systemic illnesses proven to be associated with the use of silicone implants. Silicone implants may be the best implant for many patients. Under the current FDA guidelines, however, the only patients allowed to receive silicone implants are those [...]

If you have checked and your insurance does not cover your plastic surgery or procedure then you will need to check with your doctor if he offers some sort of payment plan. Your options may include payments in cash, credit card, check, and debit card. Some plastic and cosmetic surgeons offer in house financing, while [...]

Aesthetic/cosmetic surgery is rarely paid for by insurance companies, however, most reconstructive surgery is usually covered by these plans.  Reconstructive surgery would include surgery for: ●    Any congenital problem (birth defect) ●    Breast reduction ●    Breast asymmetry ●    Scar correction ●    Face or breast reconstruction following cancer treatment ●    Rhinoplasty when performed to correct breathing [...]

Cosmetic surgery costs vary widely from surgeon to surgeon and from one city to another. You should ask your plastic surgeon for a quote for your procedure, and what that fee includes; is it only the surgeon’s fee? Does it include a facility fee and/or follow up visits? If you are having some type of [...]

“The best” or “the top” are relative terms. Are you looking for the busiest plastic surgeon? The most experienced? The cosmetic surgeon who charges the most for each procedure? The most well-known? You must decide which board-certified plastic surgeon is best for you after doing a thorough investigation. Begin by checking with the American Board [...]

Board certification only means that the surgeon has completed the rigorous requirements for full time practice as a specialist in plastic surgery. Make sure you do your homework before choosing a plastic surgeon – check out a surgeon’s training, skill, and experience to better ensure your safety and desired results. Talk with your surgeon about [...]

You should know that physicians may call themselves “plastic surgeons” even if they were trained in a nonsurgical specialty. Anyone who has a medical license can call himself or herself a surgeon, even if he or she has no formal training in surgery. Some of these physicians without plastic surgery training may perform cosmetic surgery [...]

While a doctor may call himself/herself a “plastic surgeon” or perform cosmetic type procedures in his office, unless he/she is board certified they do not have hospital privileges. When we refer to a plastic surgeon as “board-certified”, we mean one who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS). The ABPS is the [...]