November 4, 2011 – 1:14 pm
The other day I was reading a question from a potential plastic surgery patient inquiring about what the “Quilting” technique used in Tummy Tuck procedures. In my Denver plastic surgery practice, I have been utilizing the “Quilting” technique underneath the flaps of all of my lifting procedures, including the Mommy Makeover, Tummy Tuck and Body Lift procedures, for several years.
Quilting is the process of literally tacking down any tissue flaps that have been raised with sutures. There are two main benefits from using the Quilting technique:
- First, the quilting
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October 31, 2011 – 1:55 pm
Remember when your mother told you “If it sounds too good to be true….”? That old saying rings true the supposed “No Cut Tummy Tuck.” Like so many other hyped treatments or procedures being toted in the cosmetic surgery industry, this is another example where marketing jargon is used to promote a treatment.
A Closer Look at the Tummy Tuck
The “Tuck” part of a Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) procedures is where a plastic surgeon tightens the supporting tissues below the skin. I call this layer of tissue that attaches our … Read More
October 17, 2011 – 10:39 am
Day 1 after Liposuction
Honestly the day after my Liposuction I felt relatively well, I mean after someone beat you with a baseball bat well. The fluid had begun to subside which was a God send and the maxi pads where taking care of the majority of what little fluid that was still oozing from the incision sites. I was able to get in the shower and clean up and honestly walking around a bit did help me feel a little better. I tried to do a little work from … Read More
October 13, 2011 – 9:25 am
Everyday I see multiple patients that are interested in having more than one area of their body treated with cosmetic surgery at one time. It raises the questions: “How safe is it to perform multiple cosmetic surgery procedures in one day?” and “If it is safe, which procedures?”
Cosmetic surgery will never be completely risk free, and a careful assessment of risks is certainly needed when combining procedures. Bottom line, there is no simple answer yes or no answer. Personally, in addition to being a plastic surgeon in Denver, … Read More
October 12, 2011 – 1:40 pm
Many of you know me as the Patient Coordinator at Colorado Plastic Surgery Center. I’m the one who guides you throughout your plastic surgery procedure. I’m that friendly face you see when you first enter our office. I’m here to answer any of your questions, assist you in schedule your cosmetic procedure, listen to your concerns and fears, and share in the joy you feel following your transformation. I’ve been considering Liposuction for years and after almost four years of working in the cosmetic surgery industry, I finally took the … Read More
September 28, 2011 – 8:56 am
Now days there are numerous procedures and products claiming to diminish fat. With the flick of a switch or the zap of the newest laser all of your unwanted fat can become nothing more than an unpleasant memory. As a patient, you should stop and ask “Are these treatments too good to be true?” In short, Yes! These so called “quick fix”, “painless”, “lunch hour” treatments consistently offer less recovery time and miraculous results, when truth be told the marketing is typically more effective than the treatment itself.
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October 28, 2010 – 12:07 pm
Like millions of other people, some of our staff is addicted to the hit ABC medical drama, Grey’s Anatomy. Working in a medical practice we can’t help but be curious about the medical authenticity behind the show from time to time. Over the years I’ve personally chatted with numerous doctors from ER physicians to OBGYNs (who can forget the famous two uteruses episode), neurologists and, of course, a plastic surgeon. So after last Thursday’s episode featuring a gynecomastia case my interest was once again peaked.
Gynecomastia and Puberty
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Dr. Nick is a board certified plastic surgeon and the medical director for Colorado Plastic Surgery Center, a premier cosmetic surgery and medical skin care practice in Denver, Colorado. Talking Plastic Surgery provides an insider perspective on plastic surgery procedures and the latest industry news from one of Denver's top plastic surgeons and his experienced staff.