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The New Team in Town
In sports there is an old adage that in order to win make sure you pick the best player(s) available. This holds doubly true when setting up a new medical office. Although I have been practicing...
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What we don't want here is "a failure to communicate"
Why Clear Communication is Key to a Successful Cosmetic ExperienceI recently started answering questions on the plastic surgery Q&A website RealSelf.com – it’s a neat, quickly growing service that...
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Laser Liposuction (SmartLipo) vs Tumescent Liposuction: Neither Truly...
Laser liposuction (SmartLipo) vs Tumescent (“Standard Liposuction”) for skin tightening? The science says that neither truly tighten skin.Since Dr. Illouz and Dr. Fournier first brought liposuction to...
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What to Look for in a Plastic Surgeon (Presentation)
Slides from a recent info-session/open-house on plastic surgery – by Dr. DeLucaI’ve always enjoyed playing class professor for an hour or 2 during open-house style info-sessions/discussions that...
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Breast Q&A: Is a Perfect Breast Augmentation Result Possible in My Case?
Question – I think my “goal” photo = a perfect breast augmentation. Is it possible for my breasts to look similar after implants? Am I being realistic about what’s possible for me?My plastic surgeon...
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Breast Q&A: Undecided – Lift vs Implants for Deflated Breasts
Question - Undecided, Lift or Implants. Surgery in 3 Weeks, Opinions PleaseHello. I have my breast surgery scheduled in June, however, am still undecided which route I should take. Would 500cc saline...
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Breast Q&A: Will High Profile Implants or Moderate Plus Give Me Natural...
Question - Will High Profile breast implants give me natural looking breasts vs Moderate or Moderate Plus?I am 5’4″ 125lbs, 31″ ribcage, 34C (wanting at least a DD) and my breast measures 13cm wide. I...
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Guest Post: Microtia “Little Ear” Reconstruction Surgery – Key Concepts
DeLuca Plastic Surgery in Albany, New York welcomes guest blogger Dr. Mark Mitchell Jones, a plastic surgeon in Atlanta Georgia who specializes in microtia “ear” reconstruction.Microtia is a common...
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Botox Q&A: How Long Does Botox Last and What Makes the Effects Last Longer?
Question – How long does Botox last? What determines how long it will work for me?Answer – In most patients, Botox lasts between 3-4 months. However, there’s quite a bit of anecdotal evidence...
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Breast Q&A: What’s the Best Way to Correct Grade 1 Breast Ptosis (Sagging)?...
Question – What is the best way to correct breast ptosis, high or moderate profile implants, a breast lift or both?Breast sagging after pregnancyI am 36 years old, breastfed 2 kids, and have lost...
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Mommy Makeover Q&A: What Will My Mommy Makeover Recovery Time Be?
Question – How long is the down time during a mommy makeover recovery? How much pain will I be in after surgery?What is recovery like with a mommy makeover? I have scheduled both a breast augmentation...
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Face Q&A: For Sunken Hollow Cheeks, Fillers, Fat Injections or Facelift?
Question – Below my cheekbone a hollow channel is inching towards the center of my face. I had a facelift two years ago and cannot figure out what is causing this. What can be done to correct this?The...
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Breast Q&A: To Breast Lift or Not to Breast Lift, With or Without Implants?
Perhaps the two most frequently asked questions I receive from women interested in breast enhancement surgery are:“Do I need a breast lift with or without implants?”“Can I get an ideal result with just...
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Skin Tightening Q&A: Do “Non-Surgical” Lasers and Ultrasound Work?
Question - Can you offer some insight into all the non-surgical procedures that are inundating the market for skin tightening, for instance, lasers and soundwave technologies? Many are saying they were...
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Rhinoplasty Recovery: What You See Right After Surgery is What You Get
I recently read a blog post by a plastic surgeon in Manhattan who specializes in rhinoplasty. The surgeon made a point that I have seen echoed by quite a few other plastic surgeons on RealSelf.com when...
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Correcting Tuberous Breasts with Surgery
Many women tend to be self-conscious about having tuberous breasts; however, an experienced surgeon can perform a dual plane breast augmentation with a periareolar lift to correct this condition....
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Traditional Versus Smart Liposuction: Get the Facts
Patients who are looking for body contouring options may have heard of a new option that has appeared in the U.S. over the last several years. SmartLipo is a procedure that has gained a lot of buzz,...
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There is No “Right” or “Best” Age for a Facelift
The facelift is experiencing a bit of a renaissance it would seem. I have patients of all ages ask about the surgery and whether or not they would be a “good” candidate for the procedure. It’s a good...
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Deciding On Your Best Option: Mid vs. Mini Facelifts
There are multiple types of facelifts; determining which procedure is right for you can be difficult. We want to help our patients make the right choices concerning their personal appearance, so we’re...
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Breast Q&A: Will High Profile Breast Implants or Moderate Plus Give Me...
Question – Will High Profile breast implants give me natural looking breasts vs Moderate or Moderate Plus? I am 5’4″ 125lbs, 31″ ribcage, 34C (wanting at least a DD) and my breast measures 13cm wide. I...
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