5 key questions to ask your plastic surgeon

Posted on March 3, 2012 Filed under Ask Dr Bruno

If you are looking for a plastic surgeon, here are some important questions that must be asked during your consultation. 1. Are you board certified? If so, by which board? This may seem obvious but there are many “plastic surgeons” who are really internists or dermatologists posing as plastic surgeons. Just because a doctor took a few weekend courses on a topic does not make… READ MORE

Another Mommy Makeover

Posted on December 8, 2011 Filed under Ask Dr Bruno

Just finished another mommy makeover: silicone breast augmentation and tummy tuck with liposuction of love handle… http://t.co/0ONmgGmQ READ MORE

Is it Normal for a Doctor to Inject Me Once on Each Side for Crows Feet?

Posted on September 28, 2011 Filed under Ask Dr Bruno

Number of injection sites for Botox If you are having your crow’s feet area treated (sides of the eyes), this is usually performed with multiple (3-4) injection sites, with each injection delivering about 2 units of Botox. It is difficult to treat any area with just one single injection. Consult with a board certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist familiar with Botox injections if you have… READ MORE

Q: Mini Instead of Full Tummy Tuck to Avoid Scarring?

Posted on October 1, 2010 Filed under Ask Dr Bruno

I am wanting a Tummy Tuck (TT) so bad, although I have researched them tremendously, I have came across Mini Tummy Tucks. I am 23 years old and have 2 kids. I am very uncomfortable with my stomach in front of my husband because of the saggy skin beneath my belly button. I have had a couple of consultations with plastic surgeons one says a… READ MORE

Q: Fat Transfer for Under Eye Hollows

Posted on October 1, 2010 Filed under Ask Dr Bruno

I’ve heard about a procedure where my body fat can be transferred or injected on my under eye area for dark circles and hollowness. Is this safe, and will results be permanent? A: Fat transfer to lower eyelids Fat transfer to the lower eyelids is a good treatment for hollow areas beneath the eyelids. As we age, some of fat in this area atrophies or shrinks,… READ MORE

Q: What is Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty?

Posted on October 1, 2010 Filed under Ask Dr Bruno

A friend mentioned getting Transconjunctival blepharoplasty.  What does this mean? Is it better than traditional eyelift surgery? I’m 52 and would like to help my under eye bags. A: Transconjunctival lower eyelid surgery Transconjuctival blepharoplasty refers to treating the lower eyelids through an incision hidden on the inside of the lower lid (not on the outer skin). This approach leaves no external scars and is good… READ MORE

Q: Browlift Vs Blepharoplasty – Which is Best for Sagging Eyelids?

Posted on October 1, 2010 Filed under Ask Dr Bruno

Is a brow lift (forehead lift) better to raise sagging eyelids than a blepharoplasty? A: Blepharoplasty vs Brow Lift The tear trough area is the region under the eyes that can appear hollow and look like “bags or dark circles” under the eyes. A filler such as Juvederm or Restylane can be helpful at temporarily filling in the depression and restoring a youthful look to the… READ MORE

Q: Butt Injections with Silicone?

Posted on September 30, 2010 Filed under Ask Dr Bruno

I have butt injection for 11 years. I did it because I was seeking to have them big. I never did a research or even trying to find out. Should I be concerned in the future? A: buttock augmentation The preferred material for augmenting the buttock area is the patient’s own fat. This is known as a fat transfer, where the fat is harvested from the… READ MORE

Q: Butt Augmentation for a Flat Butt?

Posted on September 30, 2010 Filed under Ask Dr Bruno

I have hips, but my buttocks are flat. I’ve done squats, lifts and all types of exercises but nothing works. Now, I do have some belly fat…could I get lipsuction from my belly and use that for my buttocks to make it look more natural? Would butt augmentation be a better fit for me? A: Buttock augmentation, fat transfer In your particular case, it sounds like… READ MORE

Q: Is Breast Reduction Surgery Like Liposuction?

Posted on September 30, 2010 Filed under Ask Dr Bruno

I want breast reduction surgery and I am wondering how it all works. Do they just do liposuction to remove the extra fat in your breasts? A: Breast reduction and liposuction Occasionally, liposuction can play a role in breast reduction in certain cases. Rarely can an entire breast reduction be done solely with liposuction–only if a patient has very good skin tone and a favorable nipple… READ MORE