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One of the toughest parts of breast cancer treatment is going through chemotherapy and losing your hair. Vogue magazine has recently profiled women who have adapted to the changes: No Hair, Don’t Care: A Bold New Look Discovering the Beauty of Standing Out in the Crowd Even though I support women adapting to the changes that life brings, I also Continue Reading…

This week is National Dog Bite Prevention week! As a plastic surgeon, I have seen my share of dog bites, ranging from minor to devastating, especially in small children.  Learn about how to be more careful around dogs, and also how to be a more responsible pet owner. Why do dogs bite Top Ten Scenarios to avoid Dog bite emergencies Continue Reading…

“Having lip injections is the new Botox” – or so they say. Kylie Jenner has said for months that her full lips are natural, and girls have been using suction cups, spicy food (?!) and other tricks to try to replicate her very plush lips.   In this week’s episode of the Kardashian reality show, expect to see her come Continue Reading…

Why Surgeons Listen to Music in the Operating Room I was reminded of this article after a patient stopped me today to say, “I want to give you a compliment.”  We haven’t unveiled the final result, so to speak, so I was curious what he would say. “When I went into the operating room, I was pretty anxious.  But hearing Continue Reading…

I am Chinese- American, but I haven’t spent more than a few weeks in China, so I am intrigued by the land of my parents without feeling that I understand it very well. I also love fashion – I tell people that I follow it the way my husband follows sports!  I may not be going to shows (games) but Continue Reading…