October 2016

Is Plastic Surgery Safe for the Overweight Patient? A study.

Posted on October 26, 2016

This was a study published in Plastic Surgery News which came out in Fall 2016. It was done by CosmetAssure, which is an insurance company for plastic surgery complications. Clearly they want to figure out how to stratify […]

Combined Breast Lift and Implant. Should You Do It?

Posted on October 19, 2016

Many women who need a breast lift also want more volume. This means they need a lift and a breast implant. But should you do them together or should you “stage” it, with two surgeries, doing […]

England blocks elective surgery for those with BMI over 30

Posted on October 5, 2016

This September (2016) the national health care service in England blocked elective surgery for those with a BMI over 30. For reference, if you are 5’6″, your weight must be below 186.  “Hospital leaders in North […]