Fixing the dreaded “Double Chin”
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Medical Tourism
Dr. Sterry has treated a variety of patients from all around the world. He has private consultations via skype or in office with each person to ensure they fully understand the procedure and outcomes. Traveling for a procedure can be awesome, just be sure you do your homework. Video
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Botox Injections in the Stomach Don’t Help Weight Loss
What patients deserve is not a catchy concept but a realistic explanation of what is known, what is still uncertain, and what is actually approved. At present, gastric or intragastric botulinum toxin for weight loss remains controversial in the medical literature, and Botox itself is not FDA-approved for weight loss. […]
Read MoreAre Gummy Bear Implants Really Better? What Patients Should Know Before Choosing
The term “gummy bear implant” is really shorthand for a highly cohesive, form-stable silicone gel implant. The nickname came from the idea that the gel is thicker and holds its shape more like a gummy candy than a runnier silicone gel. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons describes gummy bear […]
Read MoreFacelift Philosophy and Technique
A modern facelift is truly an exercise in sculpture with an understanding of what makes a person look youthful, as opposed to older. This has a lot to do with the atrophy of fat and soft tissues of the face that descend with time and need to be put back […]
Read MoreArm Lift and Liposuction Before and After
Yesterday, I had yet another patient come in asking about her loose arm skin. She is a young woman and is still in the process of losing weight, so I suggested that she complete her weight loss before she proceeds with any body contouring procedures, but especially her arms. Arm […]
Read MoreHonest Plastic Surgery Photography
The problem is not only Photoshop, although patients understandably assume that it is the main issue. In my experience, the more common problem is that there are no universal standards being followed. Medical photography online often does not adhere to any set of standards, in part because physicians are trained […]
Read MoreBelly Button Surgery: Improving the Look and Shape
Patient examples and what can be achieved Even subtle changes to the umbilicus can significantly influence abdominal aesthetics. The following cases illustrate how tailored surgical techniques address both functional concerns and cosmetic refinement in belly button reconstruction. Belly button “removed” by previous surgery: One woman had her umbilicus obliterated during […]
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