Blog Posts

Thanks for visiting the blog! Our goal with this portion of the site is to provide a window into medicine in general, and plastic surgery in particular. We will have posts on the scientific concepts underlying plastic surgery, new and classic techniques, medical decision making, and breakdowns of the newest scientific literature in the field.

If there is some particular aspect of plastic surgery that you are interested in learning more about, please email us at webmaster@drnagarkar.com to let us know!

15 skin lesions you need to know

December 3, 2017

Not all skin lesions are the same Some skin changes are dangerous, while others just look bad. Unfortunately, the appearance may not correlate with the danger. For example, the appearance of seborrheic keratosis may bother you a lot, but they aren't particularly dangerous. On the other hand, a melanoma is very dangerous, but most people are likely to not even notice it. This...(more)

Ganglion cysts: to smash or not to smash?

November 19, 2017

Ganglion cysts used to be called Bible cysts. If you had one of these cysts, the at-home treatment was to smash it with a book. And since the largest and most commonly found book in most households was a Bible, they were called Bible cysts. Some old-timey remedies (like drinking out of the other side of the cup to stop the hiccups) have...(more)

The five types of ingredients in all skincare products

November 12, 2017

In previous posts, I've discussed skin anatomy, skin aging, and a few common skin conditions. This week's post is about over-the-counter skincare products. What makes them work? What are the active ingredients you should look for? Skincare products: Gels, creams, lotions... What's the difference? The first line of defense you are likely to use is some kind of cream. You’ve probably noticed that...(more)

Skincare science: Skin damage

November 5, 2017

Aging and sun exposure results in skin damage and characteristic changes in skin structure. Usually, the damage is not uniform, and some areas of your skin will start behaving differently than the surrounding areas. This week I wanted to write about the most common changes seen in damaged skin. It’s worth understanding these changes — it will allow you to more critically evaluate...(more)

How long does it take to recover after mastectomy?

October 29, 2017

One of the most common questions I get asked by patients is how long recovery will take after surgery. This is actually a difficult question to answer! It's a bit like asking how long it will take you to recover after your morning run. Obviously, it matters how long your run was. It also matters if you're in good running shape. Plus, it...(more)

Reconstruction after lumpectomy: what are the options?

October 22, 2017

1 out of every 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in their lives. But all breast cancers are not the same, and every patient's journey is different. Mastectomy is often in the news - for example, Angelina Jolie and Christine Applegate both underwent double (or bilateral) mastectomies followed by implant reconstruction. As a result, breast reconstruction often gets...(more)

Join us for a Plastic Surgery Open House event

October 18, 2017

Join us at our offices on November 2nd for an informative evening with Dr. Nagarkar and his colleagues, Dr. Geo Tabbal and Dr. Jeffrey Kenkel. Do you have questions about plastic surgery? Want to know more about particular procedures, or non-surgical treatments like fillers and Botox? Meet the surgeons and our fantastic staff to learn about non-invasive procedures, as well as face, breast...(more)

8 types of breast surgery: how to pick the right one

October 15, 2017

This week we're continuing with theme of breast surgery in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I want to explore the different types of breast surgery. There are 8 common types of breast surgery, and it can be hard to keep them straight. For example, when you look at pictures of breast lifts and reductions, they might seem very similar. Or it may...(more)