Avenue, ‘Nip ‘n Tuck New York Style, February 2006

On facelifts: “Face-lift incisions usually look more inconspicuous when placed partially inside the ear rather than in the front, where they are more visible. It takes more time and expertise to do this, but it is well worth the effort.”

On breast augmentation: “Silicone implants are safe as long as they are changed every 10 years or so. I have even seen more damage from excessive breastfeeding than silicone implants that have been properly maintained.” “Any incision can be used for those with good breast shape to begin with. Challenging cases should be done through an incision around the areola because it provides the best control for shaping the implant pocket.”

On liposuction: “The biggest safety issue associated with liposuction is taking out too much fat at one time or combining a large-volume liposuction procedure with another major procedure, such as an abdominoplasty or breast reduction. Life threatening problems can result. Weight gain after liposuction does tend to add fat to areas not treated – commonly the arms and breasts. It is important not to use liposuction as an excuse to relax dietary discipline or exercise habits.