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Asian Blepharoplasty – Eyelid Lift Surgery for Asians

Asian Blepharoplasty – Eyelid Lifts Surgery for Asians –  Whether to improve one’s vision or simply for cosmetic reasons, one of the most commonly requested procedure by our Asian patients is an upper eyelid surgery known as Asian Blepharoplasty. Asian Blepharoplasty is performed to enhance the fold of the upper eyelid, thus creating a smooth […]

Blepharoplasty FAQs (Part 2)

Blepharoplasty FAQs (Part 2) –  Blepharoplasty is eyelid surgery that involves tightening and sculpting the upper and sometimes lower eyelids in order. It can be purely cosmetic, to restore a youthful appearance to the eyes. Or it can be medically motivated to improve vision, when sagging upper eyelids obstruct the ability to see. In this […]

Recovery after Blepharoplasty Surgery

Recovery after Blepharoplasty Surgery –  During blepharoplasty, the upper (and occasionally, lower) eyelid is sculpted and tightened through surgery. Blepharoplasty may be performed for entirely cosmetic purposes, such as to create a more youthful appearance for one’s eyes. Blepharoplasty may also be performed for medical reasons, such as to improve vision in patients who have […]

What to Expect during Gynecomastia Surgery

What to Expect during Gynecomastia Surgery (Male Breast Reduction)–  Gynecomastia surgery, also known as male breast reduction, is a surgical procedure that addresses and corrects enlarged or overdeveloped breasts in men. While liposuction or CoolSculpting can be effective in removing excess fat from men’s chest, the actual glandular breast tissue that develops in gynecomastia can […]

Recovery after Gynecomastia Surgery

Recovery after Gynecomastia Surgery –  Gynecomastia, or male breast enlargement, affects as many as 50% of men at some point in their lives.  While some cases may be temporary, many men elect to undergo gynecomastia surgery, also known as male breast reduction. In this article Warren, MI area board certified plastic surgeon Doctor Ali explains […]

Gynecomastia Surgery FAQs (Part 1)

Gynecomastia Surgery FAQs (Part 1) –  Gynecomastia surgery – also called male breast reduction surgery – is a type of plastic surgery to remove excessive or overgrown glandular breast tissue from men and sometimes teenage boys. In this article Oakland County board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali answers patients most frequently asked questions about Gynecomastia […]

Gynecomastia Surgery FAQs (Part 2)

Gynecomastia Surgery FAQs (Part 2) –  Gynecomastia surgery – also called male breast reduction surgery – is a type of plastic surgery to remove excessive or overgrown glandular breast tissue from men and sometimes teenage boys. In this two part article Detroit area board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali answers patients’ most frequently asked questions […]

Who Is a Good Candidate For Gynecomastia Surgery?

Who Is a Good Candidate For Gynecomastia Surgery? True gynecomastia occurs when an imbalance of hormones results in the enlargement of breast tissue in the male chest. The hormonal imbalance may either occur naturally or be stimulated through the use of steroids such as those taken by bodybuilders.  Weight gain can also affect the amount […]

Nipple Reconstruction Surgery FAQs

Nipple Reconstruction Surgery Frequently Asked Questions–  Dr. Ali is a prominent board certified plastic surgeon in the greater Birmingham, MI area, with decades of experience and thousands of satisfied patients. With over 20 years in practice and extensive training, Dr. Ali is a Fellow in the American College of Surgeons, and has been rated Top […]

Nipple Reconstruction After Breast Reconstruction Surgery

Nipple Reconstruction After Mastectomy & Breast Reconstruction–  After a mastectomy, most women choose to have nipple reconstruction surgery to completely finish reconstruction of their breast. No matter how skilled the plastic surgeon, surgically created nipples will never react like or have the same sensation as do natural nipples. However, the appearance of recreated nipples look […]