Posted April 16, 2023 in Board Certification, Eyelid Surgery, From the Desk of Dr. Stoeckel, Plastic Surgery Advice, Surgical Procedures
The following is a blog written by our Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Stoeckel! Read on to hear more about one of our popular procedures: Blepharoplasty. Why Do My Eyes Look So Tired? And What Can I Do About It? The eyes are a focal point of the face. If someone is looking at you, they […]
Read MorePosted January 31, 2023 in Board Certification, From the Desk of Dr. Stoeckel, Plastic Surgery Advice, Surgical Procedures, Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
Curious about Tummy Tuck Recovery? The following are common questions asked by patients, written and answered by our board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Stoeckel. So, you have decided to move forward with abdominoplasty surgery. And now you are starting to get nervous about what to expect after the surgery. There are so many blog sites and […]
Read MorePosted December 10, 2018 in Board Certification, Plastic Surgery Advice
I have heard quite a few misconceptions both in my practice, on TV, and at the “water cooler” concerning the basic motivations and perception of plastic surgery. I thought I would spend a moment or two giving my perspective, albeit biased, about 3 of them today. Plastic surgery is just for vain people that need […]
Read MorePosted May 08, 2018 in Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
More and more surgeons are finding that tummy tuck surgery can be completed without the need for drains. The topic of drainless tummy tucks comes up in most of my consultations, so it seems appropriate to discuss the issue a bit in this forum.What is the purpose of a drain and why would you need […]
Read MorePosted October 10, 2017 in Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
If you are considering a tummy tuck surgery and consult with more than one surgeon, you will likely get differing opinions about what type of anesthesia should be used. Do you need to have a general anesthetic and should the procedure be completed in the hospital setting? Or, is it better to use a deep […]
Read MorePosted July 23, 2017 in Breast Augmentation
For patients interested in having a breast augmentation procedure, trying to understand and choose the “best” implant seems like a daunting task. I hope that this post will shed some light on the subject and eliminate some of the confusion. Teardrop Shape or Round Let’s start with better understanding the differences between round and shaped […]
Read MorePosted May 28, 2017 in Board Certification
It seems to me that over the years my patients are becoming more and more educated before they come in to have a consultation. They are reading on the internet, trying to research, checking out websites, talking to their friends and family, and working hard to try and make informed decisions. One of the topics […]
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