Clear, honest guidance on plastic surgery, recovery, facial rejuvenation, breast and body procedures, and treatment planning from DeLuca Plastic Surgery in Albany, NY.
Written by David Tauber, MDBoard-Certified Plastic Surgeon Originally published June 3, 2011. Updated August 28, 2026. Question: Do I need implants, a breast lift, or both? A patient described volume loss after pregnancy and asked whether a large implant could restore fullness without a lift—or whether a lift alone would leave her too small. This […]
Written by David Tauber, MDBoard-Certified Plastic Surgeon Originally published May 20, 2011. Updated August 28, 2026. Question: Can goal photos predict my breast augmentation result? A patient asked whether a breast-augmentation “goal” photograph represented a realistic result for her. Goal photos can be useful communication tools because they show preferences about upper-pole fullness, cleavage, proportion, […]
Written by David Tauber, MDBoard-Certified Plastic Surgeon Originally published April 10, 2011. Updated August 28, 2026. This article originally accompanied a patient forum and presentation about plastic surgery. The format has changed, but the purpose has not: patients deserve practical information that helps them evaluate a surgeon, compare options, and decide whether a consultation feels […]
Written by David Tauber, MDBoard-Certified Plastic Surgeon Originally published February 14, 2011. Updated August 28, 2026. Liposuction technology has changed since this article was first published, but the most important question is still not which device has the most persuasive name. It is whether liposuction is the right treatment for the tissue causing the concern. […]
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