Despite its overwhelming media presence plastic surgery continues to be the most misunderstood surgical specialty. It is my contention that this is the case because plastic surgery does not claim any specific disease (e. g. coronary artery disease in case of cardiac surgery) as its own nor does it focus on any single organ system […]
Six Packs and the Male Abdominal Wall
A not infrequent request by male clients is the “six pack” stomach and if there is a cosmetic procedure to enhance/produce it. The look of a “six pack” stomach is created by a very well trained midline muscle group – two about 10cm wide muscles on each side of the midline running from the chest […]
The Culture of Aesthetic Surgery
It is entirely personal. The motivation to seek enhancement of physical appearance (e. g. shape) or rejuvenation (e. g. the reconstruction of a youthful shape) should come from within the individual person. The individual perceives some aspect of his/her shape, which in their totality makes up his or her appearance, as a problem in a […]
Electrical Injuries – The “Great Masquerader” in Burn Surgery
Electrical injuries comprise only a small fraction of burn injuries admitted to specialized centers. High voltage injuries may not be survivable. The flow of current through the body interferes with tissues conducting electricity on their own (nerves, heart) and expends its energy on tissues with highest resistance, the bones, causing high temperature damage from the […]
Buttock implants, gluteal augmentation and the Brazilian butt lift
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Kayla’s (Georgetown/Guyana) Experience at Trinidad Institute of Plastic Surgery
I am 49 and had one delivery seven years ago by C-section which played havoc with my tummy. I was left with quite a big roll of skin hanging apron-like which was very unsightly. I know I am a small-boned person, but the size of my tummy meant I had to wear larger-sized clothes which […]
Denise’s (Bridgetown/Barbados) Experience at Trinidad Institute of Plastic Surgery
Now aesthetically speaking after my breast reduction with Dr. Schleich at Trinidad Institute of Plastic Surgery: Though when I was in my bouts of pain I went through extended moments of regret, now that the worst is over, I am so glad I did this. They are perfect and such a huge relief on my […]