Clear, honest guidance on plastic surgery, recovery, facial rejuvenation, breast and body procedures, and treatment planning from DeLuca Plastic Surgery in Albany, NY.
Question – How long does Botox last? What determines how long it will work for me? Answer – In most patients, Botox lasts between 3-4 months. However, there’s quite a bit of anecdotal evidence suggesting that it’s possible for patients to achieve results that last up to 6, 9 or even 12 months after consistent, […]
DeLuca Plastic Surgery in Albany, New York welcomes guest blogger Dr. Mark Mitchell Jones, a plastic surgeon in Atlanta Georgia who specializes in microtia “ear” reconstruction. Microtia is a common birth defect where the middle and outer ear do not develop normally. The literal meaning of Microtia, comes from the Latin words micro and otia, […]
Question – Will High Profile breast implants give me natural looking breasts vs Moderate or Moderate Plus? I am 5’4″ 125lbs, 31″ ribcage, 34C (wanting at least a DD) and my breast measures 13cm wide. I told my PS I wanted large, very nice looking (not high and ball-looking) breasts. He told me he will […]
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 […]
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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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