Dr. Horton’s Blog

Following earlobe repair surgery, which occurs as a minor office procedure performed by Dr. Horton under local anesthesia, some mild swelling, bruising and/or numbness can generally be expected in the…

Liposuction of the neck and chin is so popular with men!  Simple removal of fat in this area can dramatically transform a man’s jaw line and make him look thinner,…

Though liposuction is designed to remove stubborn buildups of fat from various regions of the body, it is NOT an alternative to weight loss!  Liposuction is a body contouring procedure, rather…

With summer here, we’ve been receiving several inquiries from patients regarding treatment for hyperhidrosis (excessive underarm sweating).  Hyperhidrosis affects both men and women and can be difficult to hide.  Patient…

I tell patients every day during their consultations that “Plastic Surgery is very psycho-social”.  What does this mean? Plastic Surgery generally addresses issues on the exterior of the body –…

I was surprised and disappointed to see a recent quote by a politician in the UK that implied that labiaplasty surgery could be viewed as “female genital mutilation”. From The Independent.co.uk:…