The Plump Lips You’ve Always Wanted Have you always wanted fuller lips but were scared of the results? Many women desire full lips however they are reluctant to have their lips filled or injected because the last thing they want are lips that look fake or done. Patients are fearful of the “duck lip” look. This is a valid concern; lip enhancement with fillers can be definitely overdone. The augmented look is usually noticeable and people can become self conscious about the appearance of their lips. How do you achieve results that look and feel natural? Like everything else, there… Continue Reading →
What is the best breast reconstruction option?
What is the best breast reconstruction option? A difficult decision that faces a breast cancer patient who is interested in breast restoration is determining the type of surgery and the type of reconstruction. These two are usually related as the type of mastectomy: total or partial, one side or both sides, determines the available options for breast reconstruction. During consultation I am often asked about the best breast reconstruction option and my answer always is: the best option is the one that preserves the breast! Despite advancement and refinement of surgical techniques, a reconstructed breast may look identical and sometimes… Continue Reading →
Post-Mastectomy/Lumpectomy and Breast Reconstruction Care
Mastectomy and breast reconstruction surgeries are not only about surviving but thriving and making the most of your new start. Just like after any other surgery, patients can find themselves with a number of musculoskeletal changes that they are unfamiliar with. Changes can include loss of shoulder range of motion, muscle tightness, scar/implant discomfort, back or neck pain, muscle weakness, discomfort with laying on their side or increased swelling into the arms. A physical therapist can help safely and effectively assist you to regain shoulder and neck motion, provide scar mobilization to decrease adhesions or pulling, provide a gradual and… Continue Reading →
What Causes Dark Undereye Circles?
Skin pigment does contribute to the dark circles under the eye, but it’s not the main cause. The main issue here is that there is a natural depression under the eye that creates a perception of a dark shadow. We all have this depression to a variable degree. It is caused by the thin eyelid skin and the underlying muscle that adheres tightly to the bone in that area. This depression creates an uneven surface, which with light reflection appears as a dark band under the eye. To correct this dark area under the eye (also known as the tear… Continue Reading →
