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The Risks of Smoking Before Surgery

Today, we’re going over the hemoglobin molecule and specifically smoking around the time of surgery. No plastic surgeon wants their patient to smoke before surgery. I would like you to stop at least a month before surgery. One of the big reasons for this comes at the level of chemistry. The hemoglobin molecule binds oxygen … Continue reading The Risks of Smoking Before Surgery →

Dr. Lampert Featured on WUSF News

Recently Dr. Lampert was featured on WUSF News read the original article with an audio clip here. In Search Of Ventilators, Florida Looks At Surgery Centers As Florida prepares for a surge in COVID-19 cases the state is reaching out to ambulatory surgery centers for possible help. The state’s emergency operations center sent surveys to … Continue reading Dr. Lampert Featured on WUSF News →

The Miami Rhinoplasty Surgeon

Rhinoplasty, commonly known as a nose job, is an invasive cosmetic procedure that is designed to change the shape of the nose. Rhinoplasty is performed for aesthetic purposes. It is also used to repair any damages caused to the nose due to factors like trauma, accidents or a genetic predisposition. Rhinoplasty is a complex … Continue reading The Miami Rhinoplasty Surgeon →

What is Breast Augmentation Recovery like?

Breast augmentation, commonly known as a boob job, is an invasive cosmetic procedure designed to improve the shape of the breasts. Breast augmentation is achieved by using either breast implants or, in some cases, by transferring fat from one part of the body to the breasts. Breast augmentation enhances the appearance of breasts, making … Continue reading What is Breast Augmentation Recovery like? →

Q&A: Abdominal binder, compression garment after Tummy Tuck surgery

Question: How long do I have to wear an abdominal binder, compression garment, or “Faja” after Tummy Tuck surgery? Answer: I typically do a significant amount of liposuction at the same time of the abdominoplasty – and this often involves the “anterior flap” – to sculpt and enhance the “violin” shape to the area above and around … Continue reading Q&A: Abdominal binder, compression garment after Tummy Tuck surgery →

Q&A: Breast Implant Massaging

Question: When do most plastic surgeons recommend massaging the breasts after having breast lift surgery with implants? Answer: Massaging the breasts after cosmetic breast surgery should be directed by a board certified plastic surgeon. Type of massage and timing to start varies with each patient, and each breast, on an individual basis. Many surgeons have different protocols depending on multiple factors. … Continue reading Q&A: Breast Implant Massaging →

Q&A: Massive weight loss and breast surgery

Question: I lost over 100 lbs and now feel great, but my breasts are now suffering. They have begun to really droop. They look and feel very loose and empty. Do I need an Implant? Do I need a lift? Please help! Answer: Typically after massive weight loss, breast skin laxity is severely redundant and breast tissue … Continue reading Q&A: Massive weight loss and breast surgery →

Q&A: Breast Revision

Question: I had a breast augmentation with mastopexy about one year ago. My breast implant position seems to be ok, but I want my breast lifted more and my nipple position higher. I feel like my breast skin stretched out since my last surgery. What do you suggest? Answer: After a prior augmentation mastopexy (or breast lift with implants), skin laxity … Continue reading Q&A: Breast Revision →

Q&A: Scars

Question: My scars look great, but itch 2 weeks after surgery. Should I be worried? What should I so? Answer: My grandmother always said, “itching means its healing”. After 20 years of school including a medicine degree (MD), 6 years of plastic surgery residency, 1 year of additional plastic surgery specialty fellowship training, ABPS board certification, ASPS membership, induction into the American … Continue reading Q&A: Scars →

Q&A: Breast Augmentation

Question: I had a prior breast augmentation and recently slipped during routine exercise. I now feel my right breast implant has moved! What should I do? Answer: After any traumatic event, and a symptomatic change in a post surgical breast you should always see your ABPS board certified plastic surgeon. I always want to see my breast implant patients after any trauma to the … Continue reading Q&A: Breast Augmentation →

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