The Science of Beauty

Lecturing at my alma mater University of Wisconsin Med School. VERY special and impressive group of Plastic surgery residents. GO BADGERS! @plasticsurgery #cosmeticsurg #stemcell

Presenting at the FDA hearing on Stem Cell therapy regulation. An honor and a privilege to be given a chance to present on the subject of adipose (fat tissue). #stemcell #cosmeticsurg #fda #bblogger (at National Institutes of Health (NIH))

Wife and Adam Katz MD at FDA Stem Cell Workshop. Adam was first to isolate stem cells from fat. #cosmeticsurg #stemcell #fda (at Food and Drug Administration)

My Breast Lift (Mastopexy) set. We do our straight mastopexies with a "Lollopop" scar. Our combined Mastopexy/Augmentation cases are done using only a scar around the areola. #cosmeticsurg #breastaug #breast #surgery #surgeon (at CosmeticSurg)

"Scarless Rejuvevation" Endoscopic facelift has 1 inch scars hidden behind hairline. Lip Lift makes lips look friendlier, younger. Subtle Fat grafting to cheeks completes the look. Looks younger, not "done". #cosmeticsurg #faceoftheday #facelift #younger #fatgrafting (at CosmeticSurg)

The Butt DOES NOT stop as you age. The fat pocket on the love handles sits above the butt and makes it appear like it is a drooping oval (on the left) rather than a perky round butt (on the right). Taking the fat off the love handles gives you a twofer: thin waist and perky butt. #cosmeticsurg #bbloggers #buttlifters #bblogger (at CosmeticSurg)

There is no "lift" in a well done Brazilian Butt Lift. On the contrary, one should take fat off from the TOP of the butt. That gives you a better shelf, and a perkier appearance. It's the difference between a big butt and a perky butt. #cosmeticsurg #bbloggers #buttlifters #liposculpture (at CosmeticSurg)

One of our reception sofas. Baroque frame + Pop Art (Lichtenstein b&w). Fun for a Plastic Surgery office. #officedesign #dilidoeperego #cosmeticsurg #surgicenter (at CosmeticSurg)

Credit to @valentinalequeux a great butt is not about the size but the proportions and the right relationship between thigh and butt. Here the waist to hip is .7, the "ideal ratio. The widest point is at the junction of thigh and butt at the level of the butt fold so it looks like the thigh flows into the butt. Sometimes you can get perfect with just a little lipo@of the love handles, but I think Valentina was just born lucky :) #cosmeticsurg #buttlifters #bbloggers #lipolovehandles #bbl (at CosmeticSurg)

Credit @valentinalequeux A great butt is not about the size but the proportions. Waist to hip ratio .7 The widest point of the thigh/butt complex is at the level of the butt fold. The thigh flows into the butt as a unit. The important thing about a beautiful butt is not the size, but the shape. Sometimes liposuction is all you need. But I think Valentina was born lucky :) (at CosmeticSurg)

Too much fat sucked from outer thigh creates indent. The NATURAL butt/thigh is widest at the crease. I prefer the natural look for my butt lifts #bbloggers #cosmeticsurg #brazilianbuttlift #bbl (at CosmeticSurg)

TBT- Hayek vs Hepburn. Waist to hip ratio 0.7 always wins. Skinny or heavier. #cosmeticsurg #waisttraining #lipolovehandles (at CosmeticSurg)

Liposuction of flanks. Done well, it creates a butt lift. Most bang for the buck as far as effect. #cosmeticsurg #buttlift #liposuction #lipolovehandles (at CosmeticSurg)

From "Apple" to "Pear" shape. Fat grafting to outer thighs. Works great! #cosmeticsurg #fatgrafting #buttlift (at CosmeticSurg)

Lip Lift Lip Lift - Most women do not need lip plumping with fillers. As you get older the the cheeks and upper lip descend, rolling over the red part of your lip. That makes the lip appear thinner but it really isn't. If you roll up the skin of the upper lip you will see the red part appears fleshy again, but in a natural way, not like fish mouth or duck lips. It makes the whole lower face look friendlier, and of course more youthful. #liplift #cosmeticsurg (at CosmeticSurg)

Hidden scar endoscopic brow lift.There was no skin taken from upper eyelids in this patient. The "skin excess is not real, it is a result of the low position of the brow. Once you put the brow in correct position there is no more skin overhang. I like endoscopic brow lift better than eyelid surgery or regular brow lift for 3 simple reasons: 1)The small scars are hidden behind the hairline. 2) Unlike regular brow lift there is NO hair loss 3) Browlift opens up your eyes where taking out skin brings your brows lower and does not open up your eyes. #cosmeticsurg #eyebrows #browlift (at CosmeticSurg)