Posted November 28, 2018 in Body, Breast Augmentation, Breast Implants, Plastic Surgery
“Dr. Friedman, aren’t my breast implants too high?” I am asked this question at least a couple times a week. And the answer is “Yes, they are too high. But don’t worry; it’s normal.” All breast implants placed under the pectoralis major muscle will start out too high and tight. It takes time for the […]
Read MorePosted June 12, 2015 in Earlobe, Home
Yes, you can do both at the same time. Torn earlobes are incredibly common. Sometimes the earring pulls all the way through (complete tear); sometimes it just stretches out the hole, so that you have droopy earrings–or you start losing your studs. Either way, it would be nice to get your torn earlobe repaired and […]
Read MorePosted November 08, 2013 in Breast Augmentation, Breast Implants, Plastic Surgery, Uncategorized
Breast enlargement, including breast augmentation revision, is the most frequently requested procedure in my practice. Now in practice in Plano for 18 years, I am on track to perform about 150 breast augmentations this year. In large studies, approximately 95% are happy with their choice to undergo surgery, which makes breast augmentation one of the […]
Read MorePosted December 28, 2012 in Breast Augmentation, Breast Implants, Plastic Surgery
I hear this question at least a few times a week. Yes, all breast implants start out too high and too tight. And yes, they do relax, soften, and settle to a more natural position. What’s going on? When implants are first placed, the skin and pectoralis muscle are placed under tension by the implants. […]
Read MorePosted October 29, 2012 in Earlobe, Face, Plastic Surgery
Repair of torn earlobes Dangling or heavy earrings, babies and toddlers pulling on earrings, piercing that are too low; these are among the many causes of torn earlobes. Sometimes the earring just droops in a stretched-out piercing site (incomplete earlobe tear). Sometimes after years of stretching, the earlobe just splits in half (complete earlobe tear). […]
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