Posted May 01, 2011 in Blog, Philosophy 101, Uncategorized
I attended our high school reunion recently. Hamilton High School, Los Angeles, CA. One of my female classmates (whom I had not seen or heard from in 40 years), who now “works with children” shared with my wife and I,in a degrading fashion, that in elementary school I was “such a little boy” and that I probably still was. […]
Read MorePosted May 01, 2011 in Blog, Uncategorized, Zeltiq
It can be seen in any stationary spinning class in the world. Most of us have experienced it when we sit down in our jeans. It may even rear it’s ugly head during shoulder stand in yoga class. We join health clubs, gyms, go on diets, and eat healthy to try to get rid of […]
Read MorePosted May 01, 2011 in Blog, Plastic Surgery in the News, Uncategorized
Anthony Youn, MD, FACS board certified Detroit, Michigan plastic surgeon has just released his memoir of medical school, internship, and residency training. I highly recommend “In Stitches”. For those of you who enjoy hearing about what a plastic surgeon goes through from first inspiration to current practice, Dr. Youn’s book will be a page turner with a […]
Read MorePosted May 01, 2011 in Blog, Rhinoplasty, Uncategorized
“…he carries his nose above a punchinello ruff, a nose that…Ah, gentlemen, what a nose! Those who see it pass by can’t help exclaiming, “No, it can’t be true!” Then they smile and say, “He’ll soon take it off.” But Monsieur de Bergerac never takes it off….He keeps it on—and runs his sword through anyone […]
Read MorePosted April 23, 2011 in Blog, Uncategorized
It is the time of the year for renewal. Themes of freedom are playing out all over the world. Support peace and freedom by “doing onto others as you would wish they do onto you”. Whether you and your family are celebrating Easter or Passover (or neither), we wish you much good health and much […]
Read MorePosted April 16, 2011 in Blog, Office News, Uncategorized
Over the years, patients have enlightened my understanding of facial plastic surgery. I am most grateful for the privilege of helping our patients achieve their aesthetic goals. I appreciate their creative insights about plastic surgery. Please feel free to share your insights with us the next time you visit the office, or comment here, or e-mail […]
Read MorePosted April 16, 2011 in Blog, Philosophy 101, Uncategorized
“Dream as if you’ll live forever. Live as if you’ll die today.” ~James Dean Recently a lovely woman visited my office in consultation along with her mother who was visiting from the midwest. When I asked, “What brings you in today?”, she responded, “Well when I initially scheduled this consultation it was to discuss how […]
Read MorePosted April 16, 2011 in Blog, Plastic Surgery in the News, Uncategorized
We are frequently asked, “What percentage of your patients are male?” Over the years, male patients have made up about 15% of our practice. A recent report by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) show that more men are having aesthetic procedures. Overall cosmetic plastic surgery procedures in men were up 2 percent in […]
Read MorePosted April 16, 2011 in Blog, Philosophy 101, Uncategorized
“Now, I return to this young fellow. And the communication I have got to make is, that he has great expectations.” – Charles Dickens, Great Expectations “Great Expectations” is not only a Charles Dickens classic novel, but also the standard that plastic surgeons are held to on a daily basis. One of the most important aspects of […]
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