A highly experienced plastic surgeon practicing since 1980, John E. Sherman, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at a major university medical college. Doctor Sherman operates and admits his patients to the areas finest hospital: Dr. Sherman is currently Treasurer of the state chapter of the American College of Surgeons.
Over the last 10 years, the number one method of choice for smoothing lumpy abdomens, hips, and thighs has been liposuction. (The majority of liposuction procedures - 34 percent - address the hip and thigh areas, according to the ASPRS.) With a new miniaturized cannula (a hollow needle used as the fat vacuuming tool) in wide use, surgeons are now perfecting the operation in a variety of ways.
You may not need anything reshaped or shifted around - at least not right now -but isn't it comforting to know what wonders surgeons can perform?
You heard it here first, Prominent Manhattan plastic surgeons report that liposuction is regularly performed on personal trainers, aerobics instructors, and sundry other fitness pros, athletes, and bodybuilders.
From tummy tucks to thigh-lifts, plastic surgery is rarely about looking better naked. Jennifer Scruby on what women will sacrifice to look good in clothes.
Town & Country's complete guide to cosmetic surgery explains not only how each procedure is done and what you can expect of the experience, from pre- to post-op, but also what the risks and complications can be; what the costs are; and, most importantly, how to choose a doctor.
Even the tiniest nip and tuck earns you recuperation at a private resort, so Shannon Leeman plunders address books for the Tatler guide to the world's best snips and post-op pampering.
Designers have picked up on a fact that scientists can't stop studying: It's all about the waist.
"Younger skin has more collagen and elasticity, so it heals more quickly and the lift will last longer - but I won't do it on anyone younger than 40, and it makes me sad to think I have colleagues who will." - Dr. Sherman
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