Cardiac patient desires body contouring…

Although I have performed close to a thousand cosmetic procedures under local “tumescent” anesthesia without major medical incident patient selection/customization is very important.  Recently a satisfied SmartLipo patient referred her good friend for...

Saggy Elbow Skin

Another interesting question posed to me on our KZST/KJZY Cosmetic info line came from a gentleman who has loose elbow skin.  His question/concern and my response are posted below: Question: Saggy skin at elbows Question: I’m 57 in good shape.  Problem is loose...

SmartLipo in a Transplant patient.

I was intrigued by a the below email inquiry by a kidney tranplant patient who lives on the east coast.  I was a transplant surgeon for 20 years and know that even with a successful transplant many patients struggle with how their bodies and faces change due to the...

Lower Tummy after having children

A common concern for women following childbirth is how to reclaim one’s lost lower abdominal contour without a tummy tuck.  The following question was presented to me through the KZST/KJZY Cosmetic Info Line. KZST/KJZY Cosmetic Info Line: Lower tummy after...

Neck Lift without general anesthesia

Question: Are there any neck lift procedures that can be performed under a local, rather than a general anesthetic?  My wife would like to get her neck lifted/tightened, however her past med. history rules out a general anesthetic.  ...