We have had a busy 2018. We have enjoyed helping our patients and look forward to 2019. Best wishes to all for the New Year. Mark D. Wigod, MD, FACS, providing Cosmetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery to Boise, Meridian, Treasure Valley and Southeastern Idaho.
Snapchat dysmorphia is a variation of body dysmorphic disorder. The patient finds flaws and is obsessed with the Snapchat or selfie view of his or her face. I have seen this phenomenon. Most commonly, patients notice something that they do not like that is actually there, just not that apparent to the casual observer. Sometimes …
In October, I traveled to the big yearly meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. It was in Chicago this year. I love Chicago, but I did not get out much. There was plenty to see inside, including lectures and exhibit hall vendors. For me, going the different instrument maker’s booths is like …
Web Log – October 2018 – American Society of Plastic Surgeons Meeting Report Read More »
Patients commonly ask, “when will I have my final result?” The real answer to that question, as to a lot of good and reasonable questions is, I don’t know. A reasonable guess, however, is you can usually see an “early final” result at 6 weeks and then a “late final” result at 6 months. Noses, …
Web Log – September 2018 – What is a Final Result? Read More »
The longer I have been in practice (over 17 years now), I see more and more women seeking revision of breast augmentation surgery. Both for myself and as supported by national trends, redo surgery is more common than first time surgery. There is no truth to the urban legend that implants need to be changed out …
Web Log – August 2018 – Breast Augmentation Revision Surgery More Common Read More »
I completed a full five year General Surgery Residency and became Board Certified in General Surgery. I do not take out colons or thyroid glands as a Plastic Surgeon, of course, but I and all surgeons learn valuable concepts in General Surgery. These concepts include taking personal responsibility for your patient, providing your best care …
It is said if you ask 10 different Plastic Surgeons a question you will get 11 different answers. There is, however, one subject upon which I am sure there is near universal agreement – nicotine. Nicotine comes in several forms these days. Whether it is from smoking, chewing, or vaping, nicotine still causes vasoconstriction and …
Web Log – June 2018 – Just One Cigarette a Day Can Lead to Heart Disease Read More »
Lunch time cosmetic treatments like fillers, low level lasers, and Botox are great additions to our war on the ravages of aging, weight changes, and pregnancy. These treatments are so wide spread that it does not make sense for a Plastic Surgeon to perform them him or herself. That is why I refer patients seeking …
We are fortunate to have great medical resources in the Treasure Valley – far better than a metro area this size typically might have. It is likely that doctors want to come here for the same reasons everyone else does; it’s just a nice place to live with a balance of large city and small …
Web Log – April 2018 – Be Wary of Plastic Surgery Far From Home Read More »
Every year, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons collects statistics on the number of cosmetic surgeries performed for the period. Here is a link to a snapshot report: 2017 Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Statistics There are usually just modest changes in what procedures are popular, but one standout is Breast Reductions performed outside of insurance. As …
Web Log – March 2018 – Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Statistics for 2017 Read More »
