Dr. Christopher Knotts has joined New Mexico Plastic Surgery Institute and brought with him expertise in cosmetic surgery including body contouring (Brazilian Butt Lift or BBL, body lifts, liposuction), facial surgery (rhinoplasty, facelift, necklift) and breast surgery (breast implants, breast lift, breast reduction). See our display on Albuquerque the Magazine above.
The topic of breast “implant related illness” has been discussed for many years. Recently, I have seen more people in consultation concerned with this issue. This current increase is possibly fueled by more attention given to the subject by clinical practitioners, other patients and the media. Dr. Rod Rohrich et al recently published an article…
Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (ALCL) associated with breast implants is a very rare cancer. It is gaining attention in the plastic surgery news and general media. This is an ALCL update in part based on a report from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). ALCL is a lymphoma, a cancer associated with lymphatic system. When…
How long will the breast lift last? This is one of the most common questions from patients interested in breast lift surgery. Before we get into more detail, we should first consider why will the breast lift be necessary and when will breast augmentation alone not be sufficient to achieve a pleasing appearance. Breast lift, or…
We are ringing in the New Year and many of us are thinking about losing weight. That is wonderful. Besides looking and feeling better after weight loss, you are also in better shape for surgery. It is very important is to understand that obesity matters in surgical safety. Let me share my experience as a…
I have made this video blog to briefly discuss a full facelift vs mini facelift. Have you tried pushing up your sideburns to see if this tightens up your face? You are simulating what a facelift can do for you. When to consider a full facelift vs mini facelift depends on many factors with age being just…
Breast lift, or mastopexy, is a procedure to improve the shape of the breasts. Most commonly, its purpose to reduce ptosis, or droopiness, of the breasts. As an Albuquerque plastic surgeon, I have frequently been asked about breast lift. However, many people find this subject embarrassing to discuss. This is the main reason I would…
There are probably as many post-op protocols after breast augmentation as there are plastic surgeons. You probably wonder why some of your friends after breast augmentation had to wear a special bra while others did not. Some were asked to massage implants and others were not. Some friends had drains tubes while others had none.…
This year we celebrate the twenty-year anniversary of plastic surgery practice in Albuquerque. When I look back, there have been many trends in my plastic surgery practice as well as in the specialty in general. 1. Non-invasive Procedures. Neurotoxin (such as Botox and Dysport) and fillers (such as Restylane and Juvederm) have become common treatments for…
We hate fat. Let’s face it. Yet, there it is–an inert, undesirable lump that nobody wants. Here is what you should know about fat and liposuction. People often have many questions about the procedure. They wonder whether fatty tissue will regrow in treated areas. Whether fatty tissue will accumulate in other areas. Whether the sculpted…