As people age, the skin around their eyes tends to accumulate wrinkles and their eyelids may begin to sag or droop. Wrinkles and sagging around the eyes can make a person appear older than they really are and can also diminish their self-confidence. Fortunately, there is a solution. Eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, is… Continue Reading »
Posts by Dr. Alex Sobel: Page 7
A common question that women bring up during their tummy tuck consultation is, “Can I get pregnant after a tummy tuck?” The simplest answer to this question is, “Yes.” It will be important, however, to consider planning ahead and understanding how the body changes, both during and after pregnancy. Pregnancy has a profound effect on… Continue Reading »
Patients who undergo a facelift will no doubt be excited about the new look they’ll be debuting in the months following surgery. One important part of the planning process, however, is preparing for what to expect after the procedure. There are different phases and milestones every patient should expect during facelift recovery. The most immediate concern… Continue Reading »
Tummy tuck recovery is an important part of the transformation process. To ensure the best possible results, preparing for the recovery period is a crucial part of planning. That being said, modern body contouring now requires less downtime than ever. Most of the speed in recovery of modern procedures is thanks to the tumescent technique. This… Continue Reading »
This is the final part of the five part series on key choices for successful breast augmentation. Most of my patients choose silicone gel implants. They are more natural in appearance and feel with a cohesively, a natural resistance to push and pull, that is most akin to natural breast tissue. Historically, there has been… Continue Reading »