Tonight, my guest was Dr. Robert Grant, chief of plastic surgery at both Columbia and Cornell. We spoke about a new study that documented just how easy it is to cause blindness when wrinkle filler is injected in the upper portion of the face. This is particularly important since States are now allowing non physicians such as dentists and nurses, to inject filler. Let the buyer beware. We also spoke about the latest developments in facelift surgery - short scar lifts were proven to be as good as ...
Jan 13, 2019•56 min•Season 14Ep. 4
Nancy Pelosi, the Kardashians, Joan Rivers, Michael Jackson - they all have something in common - bad plastic surgery. Dr. Perry, as a guest on the Mark Simone radio show on WOR in New York, discussed how artistry is so important in obtaining a good cosmetic surgery result. He says "no one should know you have had cosmetic surgery" if you've had good cosmetic surgery. Also, in the interview, Dr. Perry discusses the current fad of charcoal in skincare. Not proven to do anything, th...
Jan 11, 2019•9 min•Season 14Ep. 3
People who show a lot of gum when they smile have "gummy smiles". Plastic surgeons work with dentists to fix this problem. Dr. Dean Vafiadis discusses how he removes gum tissue and places veneers on teeth to reduce gummy smile. As a plastic surgeon, I inject wrinkle filler into the upper lip to drop it downward and I also inject Botox into hyperactive upper lip muscles. Tonight, we also discussed the meaning of board certification and how the American Board of Plastic Surgery is the &q...
Jan 07, 2019•56 min•Season 14Ep. 3
I've been using lasers since my days at Harvard Medical School beginning in 1981. One of their most spectacular uses is to rejuvenate the face. They can erase wrinkles and even out splotchy skin in a matter of minutes. On tonight's show, we discussed the benefits and the problems with the fractionated CO2 laser. Tune in to my last show on WABC before returning to WOR radio on January 5, 2019.
Dec 16, 2018•57 min•Season 14Ep. 2
Silicone breast implants have been around for decades. Just recently, they have been shown to cause a peculiar type of lymphoma. Very scar, but to put things in perspective, this is extremely rare....and associated only with textured implants. Tonight, we focus on this problem. We discuss whether you should have your implants removed and replaced with smooth implants. Listen in to this very important broadcast
Dec 10, 2018•57 min•Season 14Ep. 1
130,000 people a year have tummy tucks in the USA. The procedure returns tummies to the pre-pregnancy appearance. The rectus muscles are brought together, strengthening them. Excess skin and fat are removed, improving both the appearance and function of the belly. Tummy tucks are now performed as outpatient procedures and are often combined with liposuction of the flanks. On tonight's show, we discussed the procedure and the risks and benefits of tummy tucks.
Dec 02, 2018•57 min•Season 13Ep. 52
Each year I come up with my list of the procedures in plastic surgery that make the biggest impact for the lowest cost. Everyone knows that breast implants are quite noticeable, but their cost makes them out of reach for many people. But there are some procedures that can significantly help your appearance and not break your budget. On tonight's show, I discuss mole removal, facial lasering, wrinkle fillers, neck and jowl liposuction, and chin implants - the procedures I consider to have th...
Nov 25, 2018•57 min
Ears are the neglected area of facial rejuvenation. But how many women hide their ears because of elongated earring holes or earrings that have ripped through, mangling the earlobes. And earlobes wrinkle and kink as they age and they elongate. On tonight's show, I discuss how I repair mangled earlobes and rejuvenate them with filler or lasers or surgery. We also talked about how facial asymmetry increases as we age and what I can do about it. Tune in!
Nov 11, 2018•57 min
With thousands of different brands of skincare, how can a consumer choose honest, effective, and nontoxic skin care? It's virtually impossible since most products are either ineffective, toxic, or ridiculously expensive. Dr. Perry created his own line of skin care after treating thousands of women. In this show, he explains how he chooses active ingredients that actually work and how he eliminates ingredients that are either ineffective or toxic. If you care about your skin, tune in to this...
Nov 03, 2018•57 min
A new study showed that exercise immediately after receiving Botox injections caused it to work faster. That's good news for the most popular procedure in all of plastic surgery. We discussed Botox and also a woman who has had 200 procedures to make her look like a cartoon character.... This is an example of plastic surgeon that has gone awry... We also discussed how rhinoplasty (nasal reshaping) can not only improve your appearance, but your likeability! We also discussed shoulder injuries...
Oct 27, 2018•57 min
The carbon dioxide laser has been used to improve appearance for two decades. Today, we use this laser in a very sophisticated way - instead of vaporizing tissue and creating a big wound, we drill little holes in the skin and allow healing between the holes. This makes the entire procedure and the recovery less painful. Tonight, I discussed new techniques in lasering. We also discussed how to prevent the complication of bleeding after facelifting, Finally, a breast surgeon from RJW Barnabus Heal...
Oct 20, 2018•57 min
Hundreds, maybe thousands, of people are dying from the Brazilian Butt Lift procedure. Warnings have been released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and other organizations to be very careful when performing this procedure. Now, the British Society of Plastic Surgeons has warned their members to STOP performing the procedure. If you are considering having this procedure, you will want to listen to this show.
Oct 06, 2018•57 min
Have you seen those "gauges" that are stretching teen's earlobes? I had a mother bring her daughter in "by the ear" to have hers fixed. These are difficult problems because the gauges stretch the lobes and destroy tissue. I grew more earlobe skin by injecting wrinkle filler. After 3 months, I was able to repair the earlobe. Listen in to this story, as well as my approach to wrinkle filler in the face. I also had Dr. Baione from the University Orthopedic Group in Somerset...
Sep 29, 2018•52 min
Botox is the most popular procedure in all of plastic surgery. The Botox company (Allergan) has purchased another company that makes a short acting Botox. Their strategy is to use this drug as a "starter Botox" for people who are unsure whether they want a 4 month product. I'm not sure if this is a good medical strategy, but I defer to Allergan for the business plan. We also discussed
Sep 22, 2018•56 min
Liposuction is the most popular procedure in plastic surgery. Tonight, we discuss the benefits and risks of this fat altering procedure.
Sep 15, 2018•57 min
Dr. Ron Moy is one of the leading dermatologists in the world. Tonight, he discussed lasers for aging skin. We spoke about lasers, Intense Pulsed Light, and Chemical Peels. If your skin is aging, you'll want to listen to this show.
Sep 08, 2018•57 min
So many women have concentrated on their aging faces and, in the past, have disregarded their aging hands. We now have Radiesse filler to hide tendons and veins and the CO2 laser to reduce crepey skin and brown splotches on the hands.
Aug 18, 2018•57 min
Breast augmentations are the most common cosmetic surgical procedure. The new gummy bear (form stable) implants have revolutionized these operations. But sometimes implants droop below the breast crease and sometimes they drift over to the side of the chest wall. These reoperative cases can be very difficult. But with the textured form stable implant and the new galaflex mesh, these can be readily handled. Tonight we discussed this, as well as the choice of implant and why MRIs are important aft...
Aug 11, 2018•57 min
I hate to say "I told you so" but...I told you so. Over a year ago, I discussed how plastic surgeons were being enticed to perform vaginal rejuvenative procedures with lasers or radiofrequency devices. I stated publicly that the average plastic surgeon had no business performing these procedures. This should be the province of the gynecologist. It turns out that NO ONE should be doing these procedures because the FDA has not approved any device for this purpose. And this week, the FDA ...
Aug 04, 2018•57 min
I rarely meet a woman who is happy with their breasts. Most women think their breasts are either too small, too large, or droopy. Fortunately, we have outpatient procedures that can correct each of these issues. Tonight we discussed these. We also discussed why I created a bar soap, as opposed to a liquid soap. We also discussed rhinoplasty surgery to reshape noses, blepharoplasty for eyelid rejuvenation, and chemical peels and lasers. What a show!
Jul 28, 2018•52 min
Sun damage is the major determinant of skin aging. Wrinkles, splotchy pigmentation, rough skin, and visible capillaries are hallmarks of aging. In tonight's show, we discuss how skincare, noninvasive procedures, and surgery are used to "turn back the clock". Specifically, we discuss peels, lasers, and other procedures.
Jul 21, 2018•57 min
Plastic surgeons have sent out a warning that the chance of dying with the Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) is 1 in 3000. You may not think that is high, but it is the most dangerous procedure in plastic surgery. In the BBL, many ounces of fat are injected into the buttocks to create a chubby buttock. (Interestingly, even 10 years ago, I was asked to REMOVE fat from the buttocks via liposuction....) Fat can enter the veins and travel through the heart into the lungs. The advisory did not tell plastic s...
Jul 14, 2018•57 min
Nasal reshaping surgery is my favorite surgical procedure. That's because it is both the most difficult cosmetic procedure and also the most creative procedure. No two noses are alike and no two procedures are identical. On tonight's show we discussed rhinoplasty. We also spoke about some 20 something called for making cosmetic surgery ILLEGAL. Not kidding, she proposed fines for having cosmetic surgery, because she believes we should age gracefully. You can only imagine what I had to ...
Jul 07, 2018•57 min
Vitamin C is the most important vitamin for the skin. As we age, our skin thins and loses collagen. Vitamin C deficiency is called scurvy. And scurvy of the skin leads to thin skin that is easily bruised. Tonight we discuss the use of Vitamin C in skin scurvy. We also discussed the biggest bang for your buck procedure in all of cosmetic surgery - liposuction of the neck and jowls.
Jun 30, 2018•57 min
Aging skin can be rejuvenated with Botox, Fillers, Ulthera, surgery, Peels, and lasers. Tonight, we discussed how Intense Pulsed Light, and the Erbium and CO2 lasers can be used to improve your appearance. And, I found the dumbest procedure of 2018 - cutting the nerves to the leg muscles to make the calf slimmer! So what if you won't be able to run or dance - your legs will look better! This procedure is not one that I recommend!
Jun 23, 2018•57 min
Ulthera is an 8 year old technology that focuses high intensity ultrasound under the skin. It heats the tissue and tightens the skin and generates collagen. A new study showed that the combined use of Ulthera with Radiesse wrinkle filler is very effective in correcting buttock and thigh cellulite. We discuss this and other new Ulthera studies that demonstrate superior results when Ulthera is combined with wrinkles fillers.
Jun 16, 2018•57 min
The Atlanta dermatologist who danced and sang in the OR before she lost her license illustrates how some doctors simply do not understand the gravity of what we are doing. Surgeons are snapchatting int he OR, they are YouTubing, and they are simply not taking our profession seriously. It is a testimony to the resilience of human physiology that more people are not seriously injured by these doctors. Georgia finally took a stand against her. We discuss this case.We also discussed the utility of I...
Jun 09, 2018•57 min
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is sort of like a laser. IPL is a great way to treat acne. Treatments every 2-3 weeks are as good as Accutane for this condition. Our medical segment featured a new technology called ECMO that is now being done at the Robert Wood Johnson neonatal intensive care unit. We also spoke about lasers for port wine stains and facial capillaries. We also discussed the new craze of charcoal in skin care. Turns out that it does nothing for your skin.
Jun 02, 2018•57 min
Lasers are used to smooth wrinkles, remove hair, blast away red and brown marks, and remove capillaries. Tonight, we begin a multi part discussion about lasers in plastic surgery. The carbon dioxide laser has been in use for 20 years and is effective at reducing wrinkles. Tune in to this discussion
May 19, 2018•57 min
Lasers are not new - I've been using them since 1981 - when I was an intern at Harvard Medical School. They keep getting better, faster, and smaller. I now use lasers to rejuvenate faces, reduce wrinkles, remove hair, erase tattoos, control acne, and reduce the visibility of red marks. On tonight's show, we discussed how I use lasers in my practice.
May 12, 2018•57 min
