Featured in ELYSIAN Magazine's Summer 2018 Issue What is metabolic syndrome? Metabolic syndrome is a condition characterized by a cluster of challenges including, but not limited to, obesity, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and fatty liver....
Featured in ELYSIAN Magazine's Winter 2017/2018 Issue Welcome to the inaugural column of Optimal Self, a column designed to offer helpful insights for achieving ideal health. Over the last 12 years, I’ve seen thousands of patients in what I call a “pre-disease state,”...
What is LED Light Therapy? LED light therapy is the BEST health and beauty tool you never knew you needed! It has been clinically proven to be effective for a variety of uses such as anti-aging, hair restoration, skin conditions, acne, wound care, and pain relief....
A prospective patient asks Dr. Birchenough: "What is the size range available for the gummy bear type implants? And cost of a revision breast augmentation from saline under the muscle to the gummy bear?" Dr. Birchenough: Thanks for contacting me about breast revision...
A prospective patient asks Dr. Birchenough: "What is your price range for gynecomastia (male breast reduction) surgery?” Thank you for your question regarding gynecomastia. As you may know, gynecomastia surgery can vary widely depending on the extent of extra male...
A prospective patient asks, "Do you offer 'short scar' breast reduction?" Thanks for asking about breast reduction and "short scar” surgery. The type and length of the scar in a breast reduction surgery (or breast lift surgery, for that matter) has to do with how much...
Many patients come in to see me after being diagnosed with breast cancer. While there are many types of breast cancer, and different modalities of treatment, one of the critical components to treating breast cancer is with surgery. This typically includes either...
A patient visited for a breast augmentation consultation. After reviewing similar case studies, she had questions regarding recommended breast implant size. After discussion with each patient, I determine the best range of implant sizes based on their chest size, the...
In this week's video edition of #AskDrBirchenough, I answer the question: "How does liposuction work?" For more information, please visit optimalselfmd.com/plastic-surgery/body/liposuction/.
In this week's video edition of #AskDrBirchenough, I answer the question: "Can I get my eyebrows to go up with Botox in my forehead?" For more information, please visit www.birchenoughmd.com/botox.