You finally decide to get that laser resurfacing or liposuction done on that one area that’s bothered you forever. So you set up your consultation with Dr. Popp. He answers your questions and outlines possible options. And you realize you can’t ... Read More
Archives for 2015
Breast Implants: “Memory gel” versus “Gummy Bears”
When implants debuted, they had a viscosity like corn oil. When they leaked, the liquid got into the surrounding soft tissue, which caused lumps and other problems. When you use the safer gel in a breast implant, it’s actually a form of ... Read More
Fraxel lasers assures precise treatment
The term “fraxel” gets its name from the way the laser works. Dr. Popp said the fraxel laser takes a big band of laser light and divides it into hundreds of tiny lights. It’s called fractionation. He said the manufacturer took fractionation and ... Read More
To Give or Not to Give? That is the Question
What do you want for the holidays? Is there some special gift you’ve had your eye on? Have you dropped hints to your loved ones yet about what you’re hoping for? Is cosmetic surgery on your wish list? Even though a cosmetic procedure may be just ... Read More
The Truth Hurts: I Made a Patient Mad
Any time you work in a service oriented business, you can be sure you will run into at least a few people who are less than happy with you from time to time. We all know you can’t please all the people all the time. So here we sat down with Dr. Popp ... Read More
The Great Debate: General Anesthesia Versus Local Anesthesia
With general anesthesia, a tube is put down your windpipe. In many cases the medical staff breathes for you because the medical team paralyzes you. So the anesthesiologist takes control of your respiratory process. “What I have found over 32 years ... Read More
Sweating the Big Stuff
We’ve all had our moments - you’re standing in front of a group of people and you can feel the sweat pooling under your arms. Or maybe you’re meeting someone for the first time and your palms feel clammy. Everyone has experienced a moment where they ... Read More
Skin Resurfacing
Having your skin resurfaced is an awful lot like resurfacing an old table. Let’s say you’ve had a small dining room table in the family for hundreds of years and due to wear and tear it has scratches and dents in it. If you want to fix it up, you ... Read More
Reconstructive Surgery Explained
The most frequent reconstructive surgery Dr. Popp does is facial cancer reconstruction for people who have had skin cancers removed. He explained he works in tandem with Mohs surgeons. Mohs is named after Dr. Frederick Mohs who invented the ... Read More
Read the Fine Print: What is Smart Liposuction?
If you have ever heard of Smart Lipo or Laser Lipo, you may well wonder what exactly that means. “Smart liposuction uses laser to melt the fat in the body. Some individuals feel it tightens their skin a little as well,” explained Dr. Popp. But he ... Read More