The surest way to become a former patient of Dr. Popp’s is to purposefully ignore his post-operative instructions. “Those patients jeopardize their recovery and the results of their procedure. We give them written instructions we’ve
We’ve talked a bit about saline and silicone breast implants. And then there’s the breast reduction, which is often a medical necessity. But what about breast lifts? You may wonder how it differs from implants
Despite a seemingly endless supply of ads for new skin care products and procedures, there haven’t been many Dr. Jeffrey Popp would call “breakthroughs.” Here are the top two and a half breakthroughs of his
When children come to Dr. Popp to have their ears “pinned’ closer to their heads, he makes sure the child drives the request, not his or her parents. “All people with prominent ears are born
You finally decide to get that laser resurfacing or liposuction done on that one area that’s bothered you forever. So you set up your consultation with Dr. Popp. He answers your questions and outlines possible
When implants debuted, they had a viscosity like corn oil. When they leaked, the liquid got into the surrounding soft tissue, which caused lumps and other problems. When you use the safer gel in a
The term “fraxel” gets its name from the way the laser works. Dr. Popp said the fraxel laser takes a big band of laser light and divides it into hundreds of tiny lights. It’s called
What do you want for the holidays? Is there some special gift you’ve had your eye on? Have you dropped hints to your loved ones yet about what you’re hoping for? Is cosmetic surgery on
Any time you work in a service oriented business, you can be sure you will run into at least a few people who are less than happy with you from time to time. We all
With general anesthesia, a tube is put down your windpipe. In many cases the medical staff breathes for you because the medical team paralyzes you. So the anesthesiologist takes control of your respiratory process. “What
Wondering about the side-effects of eyelid lifts? This guide delves into the subject of vision and how it can be affected by surgery. As we age, every part of our physical body changes, from our
Eyelid surgery is a popular cosmetic procedure. Here are some tips on how to manage pain after eyelid surgery and recover post-surgery. Feeling pain after eyelid surgery? Don’t fret. Along with swelling and blurred vision,
Eyelid surgery is thought to be cosmetic, but there are times when it is medically necessary. Here’s when it’s really needed. When you cherish someone, you might say they’re the “apple of your eye.” This
If you’ve considered eyelid surgery, know what to expect when it comes to pain. Read on to see how little is actually involved. When you think about facial cosmetic surgery, you usually envision nose jobs
Eyelid bags, also know as dermatochalasis or blepharochalasis, are when your eyelids excessively sag, bag, or appear swollen. It’s most often due to natural aging, allergies, sinus problems or loose skin. Loose baggy eyelid skin
How much does eyelid surgery cost? Check out our guide to learn about the true price of eyelid surgery. Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought your eyelids looked droopy, baggy, or puffy?
Are you thinking about getting cosmetic surgery for your eyelids? Here’s a quick explanation to how drooping eyelid surgery is performed. Your drooping eyelid was always a problem. It never caused you physical pain, but
What the heck is a laser bra lift? “I don’t think it’s very commonplace. There are a lot of devices, some like Exilis, that use radio frequency energy to create the lift effect. These devices
We’ve heard so much about dissolving lip fillers but, technically speaking, don’t they really all dissolve? “Yes. If you inject any of the currently marketed fillers, over a long enough period of time, it’s believed
What is laser liposuction? Laser liposuction uses a laser to liquefy fat cells, Dr. Jeff Popp said. Then you go back and suck the liquified fat out. “The sales pitch for laser liposuction is it’s
