Christopher H. posted an article on Hess Plastic Surgery - Dec 14, 2009, 12:21 pm
A recent CNN article about the unfortunate death of Solange Magnano offers some useful advice for anyone considering plastic surgery.  We’re giving you the rundown here in compressed form, but ...
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Christopher H. posted an article on Hess Plastic Surgery - Dec 7, 2009, 9:59 pm
Dr. Alan Gold describes it best as “the blind leading the blind” in this piece about do-it-yourself cosmetic procedures.  Apparently, a woman in Texas was posting instructional videos on ...
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Christopher H. posted an article on Hess Plastic Surgery - Dec 1, 2009, 11:42 am
We made this poll to get an idea of what patients and non-surgeons think of the proposed “Botax” or elective cosmetic medical tax, because for the most part, that’s who could end up ...
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Christopher H. posted an article on Hess Plastic Surgery - Nov 20, 2009, 9:48 am
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons is urging members to take action and speak out against the 5 percent cosmetic surgery tax included on the healthcare reform bill revealed Wednesday. The bill ...
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Christopher H. posted an article on Hess Plastic Surgery - Nov 18, 2009, 8:05 am
In some ways, it’s like a job interview; the plastic surgery consultation represents an opportunity to develop a relationship and accomplish something great.  Similarly, there are better and wo...
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Christopher H. posted an article on Hess Plastic Surgery - Nov 13, 2009, 11:14 am
... an opportunity to educate our readers presents itself. In a Nov 1 interview with STV, Jeremy Piven commented briefly that he stopped drinking soy milk because he was afraid ... growth.  Whi...
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Christopher H. posted an article on Hess Plastic Surgery - Nov 4, 2009, 3:54 pm
This week, Ortho Dermatologics notified plastic surgeons using EVOLENCE that marketing and manufacturing of the wrinkle filler would be discontinued, effective immediately. According to the official ...
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Christopher H. posted an article on Hess Plastic Surgery - Oct 20, 2009, 10:10 pm
The other day a fellow surgeon and I were having an interesting discussion about surgery performed without consent.  Recently, I had seen several patients that had undergone procedures by other surge...
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Christopher H. posted an article on Hess Plastic Surgery - Oct 12, 2009, 10:49 am
Hi Dr. Hess, I’m considering a tummy tuck and wondering if I should work out my stomach muscles beforehand, or wait until the surgery is complete.  Should I wait? J.A. Well, it depends on wh...
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Christopher H. posted an article on Hess Plastic Surgery - Oct 8, 2009, 2:36 pm
Breast implants are not designed to fail.  In fact their durability is quite impressive, as the picture depicts.  They must be able to withstand years of everyday life and the occasional mammogram.�...
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Christopher H. posted an article on Hess Plastic Surgery - Oct 5, 2009, 11:15 am
Are marketing restrictions for off label Botox hindering the physician’s ability to provide safe treatment?  Pharmaceutical company Allergan has argued as such, and filed a suit against the FDA...
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Christopher H. posted an article on Hess Plastic Surgery - Sep 28, 2009, 10:56 am
An editorial in the UK Observer over the weekend pitted British journalist Alice Hart-Davis against Annabel Jones, beauty director for UK fashion magazine Grazia, asking them “Can cosmetic surge...
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Christopher H. posted an article on Hess Plastic Surgery - Sep 23, 2009, 10:15 am
Now that Dr. Hess has so thoroughly explained considerations of breast implant size, we have another laundry list for you to read.  A 2009 study published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery used p...
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Christopher H. posted an article on Hess Plastic Surgery - Sep 22, 2009, 8:42 pm
I have found through my work with sites like  RealSelf that patients are often left out of the decision making process or simply allow their surgeon to determine the correct implants, only to be dis...
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Christopher H. posted an article on Hess Plastic Surgery - Sep 21, 2009, 8:01 pm
At the initial consultation patients and I usually decide on the correct implant most of the time.  If there is doubt it can usually be clarified at the preoperative appointment which is done one to...
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Christopher H. posted an article on Hess Plastic Surgery - Sep 20, 2009, 8:44 pm
In medical school I was taught that patients only hear 35% of what you tell them.  In practice I think that’s absolutely true.  I tend to spend a lot of time, during my consultations, educatin...
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Christopher H. posted an article on Hess Plastic Surgery - Sep 18, 2009, 10:58 pm
Prior to their breast augmentation consultation I have had patients try any number of tricks to estimate the implant size they desire:  filling zip lock bags with water, putting coffee beans or rice...
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Christopher H. posted an article on Hess Plastic Surgery - Sep 16, 2009, 8:48 pm
Even the most well informed patients have said to me “my girlfriend has X size implants and we’re the same height and weight so ...
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Christopher H. posted an article on Hess Plastic Surgery - Sep 15, 2009, 11:04 am
Both Allergan and Mentor, the only two companies permitted to sell implants in the US, make low, medium or moderate and high profile impl...
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Christopher H. posted an article on Hess Plastic Surgery - Sep 14, 2009, 2:42 pm
If you’re the type that likes to seriously sweat at the gym, run or bike extensively or do any kind of serious sports or training then you have to consider the trade off between larger bre...
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Christopher H. posted an article on Hess Plastic Surgery - Sep 13, 2009, 8:10 pm
Whether you’re a vibrant, outgoing, Type A personality or a quiet, shy, Type B personality there’s an implant that will enhance your body while maintaining the real you. When choosing an implant,...
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Christopher H. posted an article on Hess Plastic Surgery - Sep 12, 2009, 10:27 am
I know what you’re thinking “what woman doesn’t know her body.”  It’s true that most women know their height and daily weight, “bra size” (see part 1 for why...
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Christopher H. posted an article on Hess Plastic Surgery - Sep 11, 2009, 10:32 am
The NBC Today Show recently featured Sculptra aesthetic on their “Today’s Health” segment. Along with a treatment demonstration and some patient testimonials, Dr. Roshini Raj of the ...
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Christopher H. posted an article on Hess Plastic Surgery - Sep 10, 2009, 7:55 pm
The most common request I hear during a breast augmentation consultation is “I’d like to be a “C” cup.” And, although I have come to interpret this as “I’d like my breasts to look like t...
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Christopher H. posted an article on Hess Plastic Surgery - Sep 8, 2009, 9:01 pm
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Christopher H. posted an article on Hess Plastic Surgery - Sep 4, 2009, 2:37 pm
Harper’s Bazaar just published an article about the so-called liquid face lift in their September 2009 issue, and other media outlets have picked up the topic as well.  Dr. Hess discussed it la...
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Christopher H. posted an article on Hess Plastic Surgery - Aug 20, 2009, 2:02 pm
Are there areas of your body that just don’t seem to slim down?  Is it becoming harder to distinguish where your butt ends and your legs begin?  Talk about a blow to the ego, with your confide...
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Christopher H. posted an article on Hess Plastic Surgery - Aug 15, 2009, 8:24 am
The evolution of breast implants has brought us to a point where there is almost an individual implant for each patient.  The two companies that produce implants, Mentor and Allergan, have developed ...
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Christopher H. posted an article on Hess Plastic Surgery - Aug 13, 2009, 1:41 pm
Dermatologist Jeannette Graf, MD recently visited the CBS Early show to demonstrate treatment with Sculptra. This video features some before and after photos, a live demonstration, and a professional ...
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Christopher H. posted an article on Hess Plastic Surgery - Aug 10, 2009, 10:07 pm
What part of your weekly routine contributes the most to your appearance?  For what reasons do you try to look good?  Is there a particular body area, or body part, that you believe is your best fea...
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Christopher H. posted an article on Hess Plastic Surgery - Aug 3, 2009, 6:21 pm
The New-Jersey based pharmaceutical company sanofi-aventis announced last week that FDA clearance had been granted to use Sculptra in facial cosmetic procedures.  Although (off-label) cosmetic use of...
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Christopher H. posted an article on Hess Plastic Surgery - Jul 28, 2009, 4:47 pm
Today, blogs, news outlets and radio shows have been discussing a proposed cosmetic surgery tax being introduced to finance health care reform. Top of the Ticket, a Los Angeles Times blog, claims the...
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Christopher H. posted an article on Hess Plastic Surgery - Jul 14, 2009, 8:52 pm
Let’s all repeat the mantra:  “fat is youth,” “fat is youth.” Yes I harp on this over and over because IT’S TRUE! When was the last time you saw a really gaunt fa...
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Christopher H. posted an article on Hess Plastic Surgery - Jul 14, 2009, 7:57 pm
Last week, we brought you the first episode of the ASAPS educational video ‘Real People. Real Surgery.’ Here’s another segment of the same series, during which a patient talks about...
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Christopher H. posted an article on Hess Plastic Surgery - Jul 14, 2009, 7:50 pm
Do your eyes appear puffy morning and night?  Do people see you and ask if you’re tired or stressed out?  Do your eyes exhibit dark shadows?  If so, perhaps it is time to make a change.  Whe...
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Christopher H. posted an article on Hess Plastic Surgery - Jul 13, 2009, 8:42 pm
Let’s all repeat the mantra:  “fat is youth,” “fat is youth.” Yes I harp on this over and over because IT’S TRUE! When was the last time you saw a really gaunt fa...
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