Posts Tagged ‘Alexander MD’

Facts about Dr. Alexander

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011

It has been statistically recorded that the majority of prospective patients spend hours of research prior to scheduling a consultation appointment for elective cosmetic & plastic surgery procedures. Although the internet is a great place to start, it may become overwhelming with all the information it has to offer. You will find on most surgeon [...]

 

Selecting a Plastic Surgeon Part 2

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

As discussed previously in our last blog, board certifications, experience, and facility safety are of utmost importance when undergoing elective plastic surgery. However, there are some simple yet significant points that go unnoticed. These include training and technique, before and after surgical care and anesthesia. Below we have offered explanation as to why these topics [...]

 

Selecting a Plastic Surgeon: Points to Consider

Tuesday, May 17th, 2011

When considering elective plastic surgery, it is important to be prepared and educated about the procedure. With so many options in Las Vegas, you want to make sure you are getting the correct answers to all of your questions and selecting a doctor that is best for you. Outlined below are a few things to consider [...]

 

Is it acceptable for Teens to have Plastic Surgery?

Tuesday, April 19th, 2011

Parents may face considerable confusion and difficulty when making surgical choices for themselves, or their children. Some young children or teens may feel uncomfortable with their bodies and want to feel more accepted amongst their peers. Plastic Surgery is a specialized field of surgery that is used when a man or woman, boy or girl, would like [...]

 

Dr. Alexander Las Vegas Patient Testimonial

Monday, April 18th, 2011

“After a long and hard process of finding a plastic surgeon, I came across Dr. Alexander through a friend. I saw what great work he performed on her and decided that he was going to be my doctor before I even met him. He is such a genuine and warm hearted Doctor. I love the [...]

 

Liposuction: Q & A

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011

Q: Who is a good candidate for a liposuction? A: Liposuction is great for treating stubborn areas that often do not respond to diet and exercise. Liposuction is commonly performed in areas such as the abdomen, hips, back, buttocks, thighs, and may be extended to other areas depending on your anatomy. It should not be a substitute [...]

 

Increasing Your Eye Q: Information on Blepharoplasty

Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011

  What is Blepharoplasty? Blepharoplasty is more commonly referred to as Eyelid surgery. It is a surgical operation to improve the appearance of the eyelids to produce a revitalized look. For the right candidate, blepharoplasty can be treated to the upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both. Who is a candidate? A good candidate for blepharoplasty [...]

 

Understanding breast augmentation incision choices

Wednesday, March 9th, 2011

Dr. Alexander will make specific recommendations based on your anatomy, and goals when selecting the type of implant, the placement, and incision.  There are four options for breast augmentation incisions. Implants can be inserted through incisions around the nipple (periareolar), in the armpit (transaxillary), under the breast (inframmamary), or through the belly button (transumbilical). Inframammary- Currently, this incision is most [...]

 

Facts about Rhinoplasty

Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011

Rhinoplasty is the technical term for a nose job The word Rhinoplasty is derived from ‘rhinos’, the Greek word for nose and ‘plastikos’, the Greek word for ‘to shape’ or ‘to form.’The term rhinoplasty means “nose molding” or “nose forming.” Nasal surgery was mentioned in hieroglyphs Hindu physicians performed a variation of today’s rhinoplasty by using [...]

 

History of Breast Implants and Breast Augmentation

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011

Men and Women have been interested in seeking self improvements through cosmetic surgery for thousands of years, making plastic surgery one of the world’s oldest healing arts. Outlined below are some interesting milestones in the endeavor to create successful and safe breast implants. 1890’s The first surgical breast augmentation procedure was performed using paraffin injections. [...]