Many procedures that plastic surgeons do can be done under local anesthesia. Dr. Cohen was featured in a recent RealSelf article discussing various types of surgery that can be done under local anesthesia. Read more about it HERE
Here in America we have three implant companies to choose from (Allergan, Mentor® and Sientra) for our breast augmentation patients. I prefer to use the Allergan implants because I like the styles and shapes that they provide. Recently, within the last two months, Allergan has introduced their new implants called the Allergan Inspira™ silicone gel implants. I have used these new implants now for the past two months and have placed them into about 30 patients. These new implants have ... Continue Reading
FYI: Just because a doctor is “board certified” it does not necessarily mean they are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS). In many states, a licensed physician from any medical field can perform cosmetic procedures without being board certified in plastic surgery. When choosing a plastic surgeon, make sure they are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, which is the only board that certifies physicians in plastic surgery of the face and all areas of ... Continue Reading
