Dr. Killeen's Plastic Surgery Blog
Introducing FDA-Approved Motiva Implants
October 23, 2024
Motiva implants may lead to less contractures and a much thinner capsule, offering....
Naturium Skin-Renewing Retinol Body Lotion
February 12, 2024
Today, we're diving into a thorough review of the Naturium Skin-Renewing Retinol Body Lotion...
Brella 3-Minute SweatControl Patch
February 2, 2024
The Brella 3-Minute SweatControl Patch is a new, FDA-cleared in-office approach to sweat control...
When can fat grafting be covered by insurance?
June 19, 2023
Fat grafting to the breast can also be covered by insurance, depending on the situation...
Is my doctor board certified?
June 17, 2023
Everyone should know how to confirm that their surgeon is board certified, here's how...
Unlocking the Benefits of Peptide IV Therapy
March 16, 2023
Peptide IV is a type of intravenous therapy that delivers a specialized mixture of peptides directly into the bloodstream...
Interview with Nicol Concilio
January 26, 2023
Dr. Killeen sits down with patient Nicol Concilio to discuss her surgery...
4 Tips I've learned as a Plastic Surgeon
January 25, 2023
4 Tips I've learned as a Plastic Surgeon, who was also a patient with a Breast Augmentation...
5 Questions to ask for a Breast Augmentation
January 25, 2023
Let's talk quickly about 5 things every woman should ask their surgeon when they are considering a Breast Augmentation...
Should doctors bill like lawyers?
November 18, 2022
Should doctors charge for emails and phone calls? Cleveland Clinic to soon bill for MyChart messages...
What's the deal with separated abdominal muscles?
July 23, 2022
So whats the deal with rectus diastasis? Separation of your abdominal muscles can happen for a variety of reasons...
I'm having surgery, can I add on a cosmetic procedure?
March 29, 2022
It seems like a great idea right? You are already going to be in the operating room, why not?
Liposuction Options
March 7, 2022
One of the most popular plastic surgery procedures in the United States is liposuction. I’ll explain some of the more common liposuction options...
Nipples, Areolas, and More!
March 4, 2022
Patients frequently come to the office worried about their nipples. Often, it’s not even the nipple that concerns them, so let’s go over some anatomy...
4 things that can influence your surgical outcome
February 28, 2022
Pain management, dressings, and activity restrictions are discussed pre-op, but there are other things that can greatly impact your surgical outcome...
Is my doctor being dishonest?
July 6, 2021
Plastic surgery is a strange world compared to normal medical specialties. There is an aspect of sales intertwined with the medicine...
Helpful hints for evaluating Before and Afters
June 10, 2021
There are lots of misleading images out there on social media, here are a few tips to get you evaluating before and afters like a pro...
What will my surgery recovery be like?
June 2, 2021
One of the things that causes the most amount of stress when planning surgery is not knowing how you are going to feel and how long you will need help...
Will Insurance Cover My Breast Reduction?
May 13, 2021
Breast reductions are a life changing procedure for most patients. Not only do you get the cosmetic improvement of smaller, proportionate, and perky breasts...
8 Tips for a Great Consultation
April 29, 2021
Plastic surgery consultations can be very overwhelming. Not only are you talking about an area of your body that you are uncomfortable with and embarrassed about...
Removing Ruptured Implants
January 20, 2021
Today I had the pleasure of ridding a lovely patient of 40 year old silicone implants. With older, ruptured implants like this, it is so helpful to remove them En Bloc...