Dr. Jeffrey Popp talks about the 3 stages to cosmetic surgery. I think there’s 3 stages to cosmetic surgery. There’s thinking about it. Some people look in the mirror for years and go “Oh, I wish I didn’t have my grandpa’s nose or my ... Read More
Teens and Cosmetic Surgery
Although Dr. Jeff Popp doesn’t treat many teenagers, he knows there are many teens insecure about their appearance who would gladly confer with a cosmetic surgeon. “There are some things unique to that age group,” he said. “While it’s true we all ... Read More
Ask Dr. Popp: Common Cosmetic Surgery Questions
1) Can Botox be used to prevent the widening of facial scars? Dr. Jeffrey Popp notes Botox has only one purpose, to paralyze muscle. “If someone made an incision on my elbow, every time I bent my arm I would put stress on the wound and could ... Read More
Ask Dr. Popp: Common Cosmetic Surgery Questions Answered
1) Several years ago I had broken blood vessels on my face treated with a laser. They disappeared but I was bruised for 10 days. Have there been any advances to eliminate the bruising? “Those aren’t actual bruises. They’re called Petechial ... Read More
Ask Dr. Popp: Common Cosmetic Surgery Questions Answered
1) Should cosmetic surgery be covered by insurance? “In a lay person’s view, ‘yes.’ The insurance company’s point of view? ‘Absolutely not,’” said Dr. Jeffrey Popp. He said you must go back to the differences between reconstructive and cosmetic ... Read More
Ask Dr. Popp: Common Cosmetic Surgery Questions Answered
1) I’m 45 with great cleavage, but too much sun exposure caused brown spots and wrinkles in my décolletage. What can I do? Women tend to have this problem because they wear more low-cut shirts, unlike men, who tend to wear t-shirts. As a result, ... Read More
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Can Breast Reduction Really be Scarless?
The main reason women have breast reductions is to lessen pain and discomfort. “Women with large breasts can have back, neck and shoulder pain, as well as shoulder indentations from their bra straps digging in,” Dr. Jeff Popp said. “Often they ... Read More
Four requirements for new technology
Newer isn’t always better. So when does the new overtake the old? Dr. Jeffrey Popp said there are four criteria to meet for new technology to replace the old. The new technology, procedure and/or equipment should be: Safer More ... Read More
Four reasons to follow post-op directions
The surest way to become a former patient of Dr. Popp’s is to purposefully ignore his post-operative instructions. “Those patients jeopardize their recovery and the results of their procedure. We give them written instructions we’ve refined for ... Read More
