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The Dynamic Troika Breasts shape is the end-result of a delicate balance of forces between a dynamic troika of structural supports. The troika are Cooper’ ligaments (see below), the firm youthful breast tissue between them and the enveloping skin ‘brassiere’. Breasts are suspended from the chest wall, by ‘guy’ ropes known as Cooper’s Ligaments. These […]

Breast implants are often durable and trouble free. I have many patients who have had their original implants for over twenty years. The rule of thumb is that if it is not broken, then don’t fix it. But there are caveats to that statement. The FDA guidance for silicone gel implants for asymptomatic patients is […]

All about the ‘Gap Years’ and the ‘Triangle of Youth’ A youthful face is characterized by the ‘Triangle of Youth’. This looks like an upside-down ‘A-Frame’. In contrast, the aging face forms jowls along the jawline and becomes square-shaped at the bottom so now it can be described as a ‘right side-up’ triangle or sometimes […]

Benefits: When you should consider it: From six months after your last pregnancy or after discontinuing breast feeding. What is a Mommy Makeover? Mommy Makeover is the common name for a combined tummy-tuck and breast enlargement. Following childbirth and breast feeding, there may be changes to the shape of the tummy and the breasts that do […]

As part of our commitment to ongoing training we completed the June Rotation in our office for the Surgical PA Residency Program at Norwalk Hospital with Adrien Chan, P.A.C. This is her last day. Adrien was a tremendous help and we will miss her.

Dr. Laurence Kirwan Blog As part of our commitment to ongoing training we completed the April Rotation in our office for the Surgical PA Residency Program at Norwalk Hospital with Erin Behe, P.A. This is her last day. We are going to miss her. She was a tremendous asset and we very much enjoyed having […]

The Lip Flip is a series of Botox injections into the superficial part of the orbicularis oris muscle. This muscle compresses and puckers the lips. The injections are usually placed in the upper lip at the margin, although they can also be injected along the lower lip margin. Like all Botox injections, they take 3-5 days to […]

What men need to know about male breast reduction. Gynecomastia surgery is a safe procedure that is usually done under local anesthesia, with or without sedation. Surgery is performed in our accredited office-based surgical center. Recovery is rapid and there is minimal pain and discomfort associated with the procedure. Gynecomastia surgery is cost effective and has […]

Benefits of Breast Augmentation with Implants History of Breast Implants Breast implants were invented in the 1960’s . In the same decade, the FDA approved the sale of an oral contraceptive,  the Beatles changed the face of popular music, there was the Cuban Missile Crisis and finally ‘Man’kind landed on the moon. It was a […]

As we get older, our face changes. Genetics, weight change, sun damage, stress and aging all take a toll. Is a surgery or a non-surgical treatment the best choice? A usual rule of thumb is that non-surgical treatments are temporary and have to be repeated every three to six months (although FaceTite lasts for 3-5 years), whereas surgery […]

Eleven surgeries that can have permanent effects: 1. Facelift (and necklift). You will still age and facelifts may be repeated to maintain the youthful results but having a facelift means you will always look at least ten years younger! Neck lifts with tightening of the platysma muscles and the skin may never need to be repeated. 2. Eyelid […]

All can be done under local anesthesia, in the office. 1. Chin augmentation2. Upper lip lift3. Buccal fat removal4. Fat injection5. Chemical peeling6. Upper or lower eyelid lift Here are six, underrated procedures that can make a dramatic improvement to your appearance. All are routinely done in the office with little or no sedation. Everyone knows about facelift, browlift and […]