James J. Romano, MD BACKGROUND INFORMATION Over the years the technique of liposuction to remove excess fat tissue has steadily improved. Suction-assisted lipectomy (SAL) has undergone many modifications and improvements to become one of the most important tools in the…
Silicone breast implants are once again available in the United States as of 2007, ending a restriction dating back to 1993. This landmark decision by the Food and Drug Administration gives U.S. women access to the same implants women in…
James J. Romano, MD Rosacea is a chronic disorder that can affect the skin and the eyes. It is most often seen in middle age and later, and it occurs in patients with thick oily skin and affects the central…
James J. Romano, MD The best recovery after plastic surgery begins with careful preparation. This involves all of the things we teach you and provide as covered in the previous section. Taken together these best decisions and best measures, prepared mutually, lead…
James J. Romano, MD Perlane is a very pure and stabilized form of hyaluronic acid. It is a clear, transparent, viscous gel-like material that has been used as an implant for over 20 years. It is completely organic and not…
James J. Romano, MD More people are taking advantage of improving the look around their eyes—not only with makeup, skin treatments, or products, but with surgery as well. During the past few years, the fields of cosmetic surgery and professional…
James J. Romano, MD TREATMENT OF INVERTED NIPPPLES, ENLARGED NIPPLES, SMALL NIPPLES, AND LARGE PUFFY AREOLAE. The above are all situations that I so often find that many women have endured and lived with for years simply because they were…
James J. Romano, MD There are an increasing number of women seeking mammography for various reasons. Here are some useful suggestions to keep in mind for your next mammogram: Research the facility where you are going to have your mammogram…
James J. Romano, MD Liposuction is by far the single-most-performed and -requested cosmetic surgical operation in the United States today. Its popularity is fueled by the fact that in most trained hands it is relatively safe, results provide immediate gratification…
James J. Romano, MD INTRODUCTION An individual’s smile, anatomy, and look of the lips are often referred to as the “locus of our identity.” This is an enormously personal and individual indicator of our identity, personality, and sexuality. Even small…
Eyelash Enhancer I have offered eyelash and eyebrow enhancing products in my office for as long as they have been available and they are extremely popular, safe and effective. Patients love the results. I now offer LATISSE™ in my office…
James J. Romano, MD Many people notice some color changes in the face. These changes range from a mild increase in freckling to severe dark blotches, with a wide range in between these two extremes. Some changes may present as…
James J. Romano, MD Gynecomastia is usually strictly defined as the visible or palpable development of breast tissue in men. The term comes from the Greek words gyne meaning “woman” and mastos meaning “breast.” In practical terms, this means abnormally…
James J. Romano, MD 1) In what areas can be fat be grafted in the body? a: Any area where fat exists in the subcutaneous space. 2) Where is the fat removed from? a: Areas where you have an excess…
James J. Romano, MD The facelift was first introduced in the early 1900s, and consisted of a small incision in front of the ear where loose excess skin was removed. Systematic advances throughout the years have improved this basic technique…
James J. Romano, MD INTRODUCTION Each human eyelash lives an average of five to six months. The phase of the hair follicle and terminal hair (anagen) lasts two to three months. At the end of the eyelash growth, a brief…
James J. Romano, MD This needs to be individualized with proper goals in mind. It must incorporate into your lifestyle and be a permanent state of mind. We do not subscribe to fad diets or quick-fix medications. High-calorie diets and…
A Myth or Reality: A Prospective Randomized, Controlled Trial of Two Therapies, Endermologie and Aminophylline Cream Collis, Elliot, Sharpe et al. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Volume 104, Number 4, September 1999, pages 1110-1117 Reviewed by James J. Romano, MD There…
James J. Romano, MD The first augmentation mammoplasty dates back to 1895, when a fatty tumor (lipoma) was transplanted from a woman’s back to the breast area. The use of prosthetic materials for breast implantation dates to the mid-1500s, when…
James J. Romano, MD The desire for a healthy, reduced, contoured, shapely, and smooth body is precisely the reason that plastic surgery for body contouring and weight reduction surgery complement each other so nicely. Plastic surgery for this purpose dates…