By Mary Malik Breast cancer diagnosis comes with many questions, fears and unknowns. Decisions need to be made quickly, and you often have very little information. The first question for many women is, “Where do I begin?” “Because my mother had breast cancer, I had my first mammogram at age 32,” says Mary Kohl. “So…
What would it take to feel comfortable in your own skin? For Christine Small of Kirtland Hills, it was about getting back to the way she used to feel before she hit her 40s. “I was always thin and never worried about my weight,” says Christine. “Then I started gaining in my late 30s. It…
Your body shape, build, and tissue characteristics are all important for us to help you determine your implant sizing. Increasing your breast volume by two cup sizes is typically the goal, but we can discuss larger volume enhancements, according to your body habitus. We will work closely with you to obtain the results you are…
Why are most Plastic Surgeon Men? This situation is true for all surgeons. Using “Board Certified” surgeon data, which my readers know are the only kind I recommend, about 85% of plastic surgeons are men, and about 80% of general surgeons are men. Female gains in our plastic surgical ranks has been an initiative of…
Q: I need and want plastic surgery, but I hear that it stops the natural aging process. Is that true? There is no way to stop the natural aging process. Plastic surgery certainly makes many body areas look younger, but bodies continue to age after having plastic surgery. Fillers and injectables can reduce age lines…
Cleveland, Ohio plastic surgeon Dr. Paul Vanek demonstrates Vaser Liposelection on his weekly TV show “It’s About You!” With the use of ultrasound technology, Vaser Liposelection has a shorter recovery time and reduced bruising than traditional liposuction.
Wrinkles are a natural part of aging, as our skin gets thinner, less elastic and dryer. As our skin loses its flexibility, it becomes more difficult for our face to spring back from smiling, frowning, and other facial expressions, resulting in more permanent grooves. Decreased levels of moisture in our skin plays a major role…
