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During a necklift is the corset platysma muscle surgery the only way to fix and improve the contour of a neck?

The neck is the most common concern for the majority of my patients. There are multiple less invasive treatments to treat other parts of the face, however excess skin of the neck or prominent platysma muscles are difficult to treat without surgery. The discussion of having a corset platysmaplasty or […]

In an augmentation and lift procedure, what determines under or over the muscle for the placement of the implant?

In general, the majority of the breast implants in the U.S. are placed under the muscle for several reasons. These include, decreased risk of capsular contracture, more natural appearance and decreased ability to feel the breast implants. In a breast lift the additional benefit of placing the implant under the […]

Is it hard to get seen for a breast augmentation consultation? Is there a wait time to schedule surgery?

This is an important question as you prepare for your breast augmentation surgery as you want to make sure that you get to consult with several doctors before your surgery. You also want to make sure you plan in advance so that you can have the dates for surgery that […]

What questions should I be asking at my first tummy tuck consultation?

This is a great question as it often seems overwhelming when you begin the process of searching for the perfect practice and surgeon to do your tummy tuck (abdominoplasty).It is important to have several consultations with board certified plastic surgeons. Also make sure that your surgery is being performed in […]

Enhancing Your Profile with Kybella

The appearance of our profile plays an important role in the appeal of our overall look. Other people view you from every angle, so if they catch a glimpse of you from an unflattering angle, it can create a poor first impression. Kybella can significantly improve the appearance of your […]

Are Non-Surgical Options Effective?

A lot of the aesthetic issues that board-certified plastic-surgeon Dr. Johnny Franco encounters are very common amongst his clients, because these issues are usually a result of aging. What makes each case unique is exactly how these issues manifest themselves and how severe they are. Some people may believe that […]

If you get an areola incision, can the implant be placed under the muscle?

The implant can be placed under the muscle from a peri-areolar, IMF and trans-axillary incision. There a various advantages and disadvantages to each of these approaches. The peri-areolar approach can be very popular as the scar can be hidden at the border of the areola and the natural skin. From […]

What do I need to do to prepare for my Face and Neck lift?

This is a great question as you want to help make the surgery go as smooth as possible. Every surgeon has their own pre-op routine but they are typically very similar. In my practice, I see patient two or three weeks before the surgery for a pre-op visit. At this […]

What is the recovery time for a trans-axillary breast augmentation?

Axillary breast augmentation is a great option for women that want to avoid any incision on their breasts. The incision is well hidden in one of the natural creases in the arm pit. There used to be a myth that silicone implants could not be placed through an axillary incision […]

Can a dual plane pocket be created during a trans-axillary breast augmentation?

There are a lot of misconceptions about the axillary approach to breast augmentation. In the past the augmentation was done “blindly” or with limited visualization of the breast pocket. This lead to implants that were high or limited release of the inferior portion of the pectoralis muscle as is done […]