Author: Matt

September 5, 2017

The Question Human anatomy is an incredibly diverse and specialized topic. Humans come in all shapes and sizes, and anatomical models are of only limited help when it comes to getting down to the nuts and bolts of a specific patient’s body. This is important to keep in mind, because what may be the correct […]

August 12, 2017

The Question One of the most frequently asked question types we get concerns revisions to previous cosmetic procedures. As an example, consider the focus of this week’s Ask Dr. Pane segment, presented by Atlantic Coast Aesthetics. The patient, from Orlando, writes, “I am 26 years old and had a baby four years ago. I exercise […]

August 5, 2017

The Question Cosmetic surgery encompasses a lot more than just sculpting someone’s body to a desired form. Often, cosmetic surgery can help improve a patient’s appearance and comfort in their own skin after illness, injury or the ravages of time and hormones. This is the case with the subject of this week’s Ask Dr. Pane […]

August 2, 2017

The Question Cosmetic surgery does not always yield the results a patient expects, for a number of reasons. Improper outcome expectations, a practitioner whose skills are not well-paired to the specific patient’s anatomy or difficulties with the healing process can all result in procedures which don’t come out the way the patient had hoped. An […]

July 15, 2017

 The Question Sometimes, cosmetic surgery procedures do not turn out quite as expected, or yield disappointing results. While there is no rubric which can predict the outcome of any given procedure with perfect accuracy, there are some indicators which a patient may want to look for and some possible ways to correct deficiencies or problems […]

July 14, 2017

The Question One thing many people do not fully appreciate, even with the most detailed and comprehensive medical overview, is just how bariatric surgery will alter their appearance, or the impact it may have on their lives afterward. At Atlantic Coast Aesthetics, we receive many questions about options for post-bariatric surgery and why and how […]

July 8, 2017

The Question Many people don’t realize this, but breast implants are generally not considered to be permanent. Depending upon the type, size, patient’s medical history and state of general health and activity, implants can generally be expected to last between 5-10 years. In extreme cases, such as the subject of this week’s Ask Dr. Pane […]

June 16, 2017

Dr. Pane explains the process of board certification and what it means in terms of patient care. The Question Medical terminology can often be confusing and even impenetrable to the layperson. One example of this is the deceptively simple term, “Board certification.” Many patients seem to be under the impression that this is just a […]

June 14, 2017

Dr. Pane evaluates the case of a patient who would like to remove her scars from a previous breast reduction procedure. The Question In many cases, it’s hard to say for certain how a given procedure is going to work out until the healing process is complete. This could take several months to a year […]

June 8, 2017

Dr. Pane evaluates the case of a woman who underwent labiaplasty and is concerned about the healing process. The Question Labiaplasty, a procedure in which the outer and inner “lips” of the vulva which surround and protect the entrance to the vagina are sculpted to give a certain appearance, has grown greatly in popularity over […]