Case of the Month 2005- Breast Reduction
This 26 year old female had been troubled with large breasts since puberty. The weight of her breasts had caused pain to her neck, back and shoulders. Undergoing a breast reduction has alleviated the discomfort associated with overly large breasts. In general, breast reduction surgery results in better proportioned and better positioned breasts, enhancing a […]
Case of the Month 2005- Inverted Nipple Repair
This 43-year-old female underwent inverted nipple correction surgery to restore normal nipple projection. The after photos for this patient were taken 2 months after surgery. For many women, having inverted nipples can be distressing. However, there are both surgical and non-surgical options for correction that will depend on the individual’s needs. Inverted nipple correction surgery […]
Case of the Month 2004- Gynecomastia/Male Breast Reduction
Concerned about the contour of his chest and the excess fatty tissue, a 37 year old male presented for male breast reduction. Dr. Ghaderi recommended liposuction of the chest for an improved contour. Gynecomastia is a medical term that comes from the Greek words for “women-like breasts.” Though this oddly named condition is rarely talked […]
Case of the Month 2004- Abdominoplasty/Tummy Tuck
A 41 year old male presented with concern about the excess skin in the abdominal area after having gastric bypass surgery and losing 130 lbs. The patient proceeded with a tummy tuck, which resulted in an improved abdominal contour.
Case of the Month 2004- Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Today is Sunday, September 26, 2004 and I just finished doing my aerobic exercise. It is hard to believe that 88 days ago I had a double mastectomy. I found the lump during a monthly self -exam in March of this year. The mammogram did not show anything and my gynecologist recommended a breast specialist […]
Case of the Month 2004- Ear Surgery (Otoplasty)
“Hi – my name is Amber. I am 10 years old. I had plastic surgery on my ears. I was a little bit scared, but after it was done I was so glad I did it. It looks so much better.” Note: Because prominent ears are congenital in origin, most ear operations are carried out […]
Upper & Lower Eyelift
Being bothered by the extra skin in her upper eyelids and wanting to have a more youthful lower eyelid appearance, this 67 year old female underwent an upper and lower eyelift. She is pleased with her more refreshed look.
Case of the Month 2004 – Abdominal Liposuction
At 45, my body was beginning to resemble my grandmothers. Both of them. I’d had liposuction ten years ago on my legs and hips and lower abdomen. The weight around my middle got me down; I’d always had a small waist. I am absolutely honest when I say there was no more pain with abdominal […]
Case of the Month 2004- Ear Reconstruction Following Skin Cancer Removal
This 75-year-old gentleman had undergone a surgical procedure to remove skin cancer of his ear. He was referred to Dr. Ghaderi for reconstruction. The patient agrees that the pictures are worth a thousand words.
Case of the Month 2004- Eyelift
A 50 year old male presented with concern about the excess skin of the upper eyelids and expressed the desire to have a “less tired appearance”. The client proceeded with an upper and lower eyelift to achieve a more refreshed look.