Frequently, breast enlargement (macromastia) and morbid obesity are related entities, occurring simultaneously in some patients. There certainly are many patients who only have enlarged breasts without also being obese. In fact, in 2009 over 78,000 breast reduction procedures were per

When evaluating patients for a Mommy Makeover (or for post-bariatric body contouring surgery), I spend a great deal of time planning the correct and most effective breast operation.  The correct operation is directly related to the extent of the breast deformity or abnormality that ex

Kids and Plastic Surgery for Bullying? Really? What is bullying? “Behavior by an individual or group, usually repeated over time, that intentionally hurts another individual or group, either physically or emotionally.”   Recently it was brought to my attention that th

  I frequently see patients in consultation for breast reduction surgery. Even though most patients have decided that they want to proceed with breast reduction surgery before they even meet with me, nearly all of them want to know if their operation is medically necessary. Furth

In Los Angeles, plastic surgery procedures have always been popular.  However, new figures released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons show that men across the country are electing to get tummy tucks and facelifts now  more than ever. In 2010, plastic surgery for men increase

What is Gynecomastia? Gynecomastia is the abnormal development of breast tissue in men resulting in breast enlargement. The condition can occur physiologically (with no pathologic basis) in newborn males (due to circulating hormones from the mother), during adolescence, and in the eld

In 2008, nearly 90,000 women in the United States underwent breast reduction surgery. During a similar 12 month period in 2009, over 192,000 American women were diagnosed with new breast cancers. Occasionally, these two groups of patients overlap. In other words, some women first lear

Breast sagging (ptosis) is a natural, inevitable process that happens to all women at some point. The most notable sagging happens with the process called breast involution, but breasts can start drooping a little at any age. Breasts are composed of fibrous tissue and fatty tissue, bo

When looking for a plastic surgeon for a Mommy Makeover in Los Angeles, you should think beyond just the operation. Many patients come to see me requesting that both breast and body contouring to be done in one setting. Most of the time this can be done quite safely. However, abdomino

Katy Perry recently had a music video pulled from a  Sesame Street performance following an outcry from several parenting groups.  More recently, she has requested that her cleavage be digitally Un-enhanced for a video shoot for VH1.  Ads for the network’s Divas Salute the Troop

Patients come to see me all the time with the concern that their breasts are too large, seeking breast reduction.  As a result, I perform a great deal of breast reductions for macromastia. However, what do you do if your breasts are a good size, but your nipples are very large and out

In Greek terminology, Ptosis literally translates into ‘a falling.’ With respect to the human breast, ptosis refers to a change in breast shape that results from descent of the nipple-areolar complex below the level of the lower breast fold (i.e inframammary fold or IMF).

People are often surprised to learn that I take care of many children in my practice. This includes toddlers with facial lacerations, young children with congenital lesions, and teenagers with other cosmetic surgical issues. According to recent statistics released by The American Soci