Breast Reduction: When is the Right Time?

The conversation about breast reduction isn’t as popular as the one about breast enhancement and the implants involved, between friends or plastic surgeons and their patients. When you hear about breast surgeries, it’s usually surrounding the type of implant a woman should decide to get, the size, shape, and texture. However, there are a large […]

Missions

Missions Dr. Vasisht, at South Shore Plastic Surgery, has made philanthropy a priority in his practice. With the help of some his colleagues, he has started two charity organizations over the years, Destination Hope and The American Society of Indian Plastic Surgeons. Every year, he travels to some remote part of the world to offer […]

Philanthropic Efforts

Philanthropic Efforts Dr. Vasisht, at South Shore Plastic Surgery, has made philanthropy a priority in his practice. With the help of some his colleagues, he has started two charity organizations over the years, Destination Hope and The American Society of Indian Plastic Surgeons. Every year, he travels to some remote part of the world to […]

Making your bed-Tummy Tuck, Lipo or Coolsculpting?

Making your bed Tummy Tuck, Lipo or Coolsculpting? Pregnancy can be devastating to the abdominal region. I often use the ‘making your bed’ analogy to describe the surgical options. When you wake up in the morning your bed sheets are messy. How do you make your bed ? Do you pat the bed down and just […]

National Plastic Surgery Statistics 2015

National Plastic Surgery Statistics 2015 Of the 1.7 million U.S. cosmetic surgical procedures performed in 2015, the top 5 were: 1. Breast augmentation (279,143 procedures) 2. Liposuction (222,051 procedures) 3. Nose reshaping (217,979 procedures) 4. Eyelid surgery (203,934 procedures) 5. Tummy tuck (127,967 procedures)   Among the 14.2 million cosmetic minimally-invasive procedures performed in 2015, […]

Improving Back Pain with a Tummy Tuck

Improving Back Pain with a Tummy Tuck Recently, I was asked an interesting question during consultation for an Abdominoplasty. Can a Tummy Tuck help my back pain? This question is often the reason most patients with large breasts seek breast reduction. But, interestingly Tummy Tucks can also improve back pain. Millions of women deal with […]

Teenager Angst

Teenager Angst The brave teenager was sitting in the corner of the hallway away from other children. A long, torn cloth covered his face, more specifically his mouth. After slowly approaching him, I sat down right next to him. He shifted slightly away from me with a sheepish wide asymmetric grin on his face. As […]

Destination Hope Medical Mission 2016

Destination Hope Medical Mission 2016 In January 2016, Dr. Bhupesh Vasisht and his colleagues at Destination Hope will once again embark on a medical mission to a provincial hospital in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro, Philippines. Dr. V, along with his fellow plastic surgeons, Dr. Scott Mosser and Dr. Reza Momeni, as well as anesthesiologist, Dr. […]

Coolmini for Unwanted Neck Fat

Coolmini for Unwanted Neck Fat Have you or someone you know struggled with unwanted fat in the neck area? Commonly called a “Double Chin”, one source estimates that there are 7.2 million people who are actively seeking a solution to non-invasively reduce “submental bulges.” Dr. Bhupesh Vasisht from South Shore Plastic Surgery has recently introduced […]