A research team at Stanford University led by Gary Peltz, MD, PhD, has recently discovered a new way to regenerate liver tissue from fat cells. While this technique is still in its infancy, it can potentially prove invaluable for people in need of a liver transplant. The liver performs the important function of filtering and breaking down waste products and toxic substances that are body…

Budget cuts for our defense department and more stringent enforcement of fitness standards among military personnel have resulted in a new trend among our nation’s troops. Many solders, particularly in the Army and Marine Corps, have been undergoing liposuction in order to meet fitness standards. This trend, commonly referred to as “military lipo,” is being performed to help military personnel meet the “tape test,” an assessment that…

Prior to any plastic surgery procedure, it is common to want to know what to expect. When it comes to a facelift, many people wonder what the procedure itself is like. Philadelphia plastic surgeon Dr. David Bottger offers our patients choices when it comes to facelift surgery, and ultimately these choices will impact what your procedure entails. However, all facelift procedures have some similar steps….

Commonly called a nose job, rhinoplasty is a plastic surgery procedure in which your nose is brought into ideal proportions with the rest of your face. Philadelphia plastic surgeon Dr. David Bottger can use this procedure to address issues including: Size Shape Tip Humps, bumps, or dips Position Sloping Nostril size Dr. Bottger can address just about any functional or aesthetic issue you may have…

For many otherwise-healthy patients with stubborn fat deposits they can’t eliminate through diet and exercise, liposuctionis an intriguing option. But they have questions, the simplest and most understandable of which is: is liposuction safe? Every surgery carries risk, and you might well wonder how a procedure in which fat is removed from your body can really be safe. Dr. Bottger will walk you through the procedure…

MemoryGel is the name of Mentor’s unique formulation of cohesive silicone gel. This silicone gel provides results that are more natural in look and feel than saline breast implants. Breast augmentation with MemoryGel implants can also potentially give much longer-lasting results. Advantages of mentor’s MemoryGel silicone breast implants include: Look and feel more like natural breast tissue Less likely to ripple or rupture Ruptures do not lead…

One of the decisions you’ll have to make with Dr. Bottger when planning your breast augmentation surgery is whether to place your breast implants under or over your chest muscle. There is no one-size-fits-all answer, as the best breast implant placement option for you depends on a number of individual factors including your lifestyle, body type, and breast implant choice. The position of your breast implant above your…

When you come to our Philadelphia office for your breast augmentation consultation, Dr. David Bottger will discuss your aesthetic goals and assess your frame to help determine the best breast implant option for you. This will include considerations of breast implant size, shape and profile. For women with slimmer builds, a popular choice is a high-profile breast implant, which provides a more pronounced upper-body profile. The final…

Choosing the right size breast implant will be one of the most important decisions you have to make regarding your breast augmentation procedure. The size of your implant will have a significant impact on your final results, both in terms of your appearance and how your new breasts affect your lifestyle. Dr. David Bottger will discuss your options with you in great detail during your initial consultation…

Herbal supplements are widely used by Americans to provide a variety of health benefits. It is important to understand that while these supplements contain natural ingredients, they can be very dangerous when taken in the wrong situations. One of these inopportune times may be prior to undergoing plastic surgery. A recent study published in the July 2013 issue of the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery examined the medication…