Plastic Surgery Blog of Dr. Narasimhan

Coolsculpting® in Tampa & St. Petersburg

We have very exciting news in our practice! We are pleased to announce we now offer fat reduction treatments with CoolSculpting at our medical spa in St. Petersburg, FL. This non-surgical tool will undoubtedly diversify our patient options and remove fat in a safe, FDA-approved, and effective way. While we remain a plastic surgery practice that frequently performs liposuction and...

Deviated Septum and Rhinoplasty–Common Questions Answered!

Very commonly patients will come to my practice and ask "Can you fix my deviated septum during the rhinoplasty?" The answer is, of course, but there is always some confusion regarding the relationship between the internal structure of the nose, and the external structure. Particularly, how breathing relates to the nose and how structures that obstruct the nose can affect...

Tummy Tuck–How it works and Dr. Narasimhan’s preferred technique!

Abdominoplasty, or Tummy Tuck, is one of the most sought after procedures in plastic surgery. It consistently ranks in the top 5 of plastic surgery procedures in the United States, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgery and American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Tummy Tuck also, when done appropriately and aesthetically can have one the highest satisfaction rates...

Use of Simulation for Your Rhinoplasty

Simulation can be an effective tool to give a realistic and possible outcome for mainly primary rhinoplasty in non-complex cases. I tell patients that at best, it is a communication tool for us to review results that are surgically possible--assuming appropriate healing and recovery. I have found this technology to be very useful in giving patients a visual guide for...

We’re Back May 4th for Procedures

We're Back!!! Actually, we have always been here, but the Practice will be resuming treatments (surgical and non-surgical ) May 4th! :) Dr. Narasimhan, Mareth, Kassie, and Katrina have been diligently working on the practice during this pause in treatments. As a Tampa Bay, Florida community we have distanced for our safety and now we are thrilled to start to...

Great Skincare Tips During Stay-At-Home!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJbxXjMGXOQ Looking to improve your skincare game during "stay-at-home"? Our aesthetician Katrina details some helpful home practices and product recommendations which will maintain and improve your skin ! These are also helpful adjuncts for patients getting surgery, Botox, and Filler treatments...(Above she describes the At Home Peel with description below) 1. Practice Good Habits at Home Change Pillowcases...

Virtual Consultations…How It Works!

Our practice now offers the convenience of virtual consultations and appointments. This is a perfect option for patients who want to be seen by Dr. Narasimhan from home! Your safety is of utmost important to us, and rest assured we have made modifications to our practice to facilitate your treatment and evaluation. Why Virtual Consultations: Save Time--no time spent driving...

What Is African-American Rhinoplasty?

Today's blog focuses on rhinoplasty in patients of African origin. This is a very difficult term to properly define and despite terms such as "Asian rhinoplasty," or "African rhinoplasty," each patient is a unique individual and requires a unique surgical plan. In my rhinoplasty practice in St. Petersberg, FL, we see many African-American patients desiring improvement in their nasal profile...

Which Implants are Safe? News on the Recalled Breast Implants

There has been a lot of media coverage regarding Allergan's Natrelle BIOCELL® textured breast implant recall, and it has created some confusion for many breast augmentation patients. At my St. Petersburg practice, we do not use the Natrelle BIOCELL implants, but we want to clear the air and discuss the facts, as we have received many phone calls to our...

Rhinoplasty–Cutting-Edge and Innovative Techniques

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVuoftzqgA8 Rhinoplasty has evolved tremendously from its origins. At Narasimhan Plastic Surgery, Dr. Narasimhan trains other surgeons yearly from around the world at the International Dallas Rhinoplasty course, on the most innovative and effective nasal reshaping surgical techniques. Rhinoplasty is more about aesthetic balance and proportion, rather than dramatic changing one's appearance. This is the essence of Dr....

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