BATON ROUGE - Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Anthony Stephens answered viewer questions about plastic surgery today on News 2 at 4.

The questions submitted on Facebook covered liposuction, excess skin from weight loss and considerations when getting Botox.

If you'd like to ask a question for Dr. Stephens, email them to RFLores@WBRZ.com or post them next Thursday on our Facebook page.

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BATON ROUGE - Dr. Stephens answered viewer questions about plastic surgery today on News 2 at 4, including one big one: can plastic surgery make people happy?

Dr. Stephens said he doesn't think plastic surgery alone can make everyone happy, but there are circumstances when certain procedures can do a lot to boost someone's self esteem. However, he says it's important for patients to manage their expectations going into plastic surgery and do everything they can to ensure they'll be satisfied with the procedure.

He said patients who want to make sure they'll be satisfied should take care when choosing their plastic surgeon, be sure to select a board-certified surgeon, ask plenty of questions about the work they want done, and be involved in the entire process.

If you have questions for Dr. Stephens or topics for him to consider, email RFlores@WBRZ.com.

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BATON ROUGE - Plastic surgeon Dr. Stephens showed the new FDA-approved "gummy bear" breast implants today on News 2 at 4.

He said the implant keeps its shape better.

He said it cost about $1,000 more than the ones they have out now.

They would cost about $7,000.

 

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BATON ROUGE - Doctor Anthony Stephens dedicated his entire WBRZ at 4pm segment to answering viewer questions posted on Facebook.

The questions included plastic surgery of the face, neck and full body.

If you would like to ask Dr. Stephens a question visit our WBRZ Facebook page every Thursday at 4pm. Post your questions on Facebook and he will answer them for you on-line or on the air.

 

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BATON ROUGE - Dr. Anthony Stephens talked about facelifts today and the different types of procedures, particularly the "lifestyle lift."

He said some procedures are highly marked and misunderstood, so it's important to do research beforehand.

Stephens said the prices vary per procedure, but it costs roughly around $6,000.

 

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BATON ROUGE - Dr. Stephens talked about too much plastic surgery today, and when enough is enough.

He talked about some celebrities who've made news because of their surgeries.

Stephens also answered questions from viewers about plastic surgery and weight loss. He suggested after loosing a lot of weight to first reach a stable weight for at least four months before getting excess skin removed.

If you have questions for Dr. Stephens you can watch for him to answer them on Facebook Wednesday afternoons, or email them to RFlores@WBRZ.com.

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BATON ROUGE- Doctor J. Anthony Stephens, M.D., talked about the things you need to know or ask before you schedule a consultation for plastic surgery.

He recommends getting to know who your surgeon is. That includes making sure the doctor is certified by a board approved by the American Board of Medical Specialist, and seeing how familiar they are with your particular problem.

Stephens recommends talking with them about where the procedure will be performed, what happen if you have complications and who will be responsible for the cost. He also suggests asking for pictures from prior procedures they've performed, and getting the total cost in advance.

If you have any questions or topics for Dr. Stephens to talk about, email them to Rosa Flores at RFlores@WBRZ.com.

 

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BATON ROUGE - Today on News 2 at 4, plastic surgeon Dr. Anthony Stephens answered viewer questions about liposuction.

Dr. Stephens also answered questions on the WBRZ Facebook page prior to his interview.

If you have a question for the doctor, join us on Facebook next Thursday or send it to Rosa Flores at rflores@wbrz.com.

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BATON ROUGE - The aging face has been studied for decades. Today, advancements in medicine can help young and old change the way they look and feel about themselves.

Dr. Anthony Stephens shows WBRZ's Rosa Flores how someone with a 'turkey neck,' or with excess skin around the neck, can get the neckline of their dreams.

If you have a question for Dr. Stephens or an idea for an interview topic e-mail us to rflores@wbrz.com.

 

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BATON ROUGE - New technology has been developed to help patients visualize themselves with different size implants, in 3-D.

Dr. Anthony Stephens talks to WBRZ's Rosa Flores about the pros and cons of this new teaching tool.

If you have questions for Dr. Stephens, email them to RFlores@WBRZ.com.

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BATON ROUGE - October is national breast cancer awareness month. According to the latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention statistics 9,197 people died from all kinds of cancer in Louisiana in 2008.

Dr. Anthony Stephens talks to WBRZ's Rosa Flores about diagnosis and treatment options for all genders.

Dr. Stephens also answers viewer questions live on the air. If you have a question for him or a topic you'd like to know about email us at rflores@wbrz.com.

 

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BATON ROUGE - October is breast cancer awareness month.

Plastic surgeon Dr. Anthony Stephens tells WBRZ's Rosa Flores about the warning signs for women and men.

If you have questions or a suggested topic for Dr. Stephens, email them to RFlores@WBRZ.com.

 

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BATON ROUGE - There is a back to school trend that does not involve getting books but getting plastic surgery and that is why Dr. Stephens spoke about the increase of youngsters going under the knife. According to Dr. Stephens "we are seeing more and more young people having cosmetic or plastic surgery" he adds that "a lot of these thing are helpful to a lot of these young adults"

Dr. Stephens says some of the procedures are concerning, but some of them have it so that it will boost their self-esteem. He points out that having breast augmentation, liposuction, and nose jobs, and at an early age could be dangerous because the results are permanent and dealing with possible problems will last a life time, he adds that "it could be hard to explain that to a 16 year old that we are doing something to your body that has long lasting effects are they really ready for this?"

Dr. Stephens says before having surgery most surgeons will consult a pediatrician or a psychologist.

 

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BATON ROUGE - There's a buzz around the country about the "mommy makeover." Dr. Stephens tells WBRZ anchor Rosa Flores about the new trend and the price tag it carries.

 

 

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BATON ROUGE - The Center for Disease Control reports that about 4.5 million patients are bitten by dogs, of those people 800,000 end up in the emergency room. We spoke with Dr. Anthony Stephens about what you and your family should know.

Dr. Stephens says out of the millions of people bitten, only 15 to 20 will actually die from their injuries.

"Most of them are children between the ages of five and nine, and from those we see it from a family dog or from a dog that they know," he said.

Here is what Dr. Stephens says parents should do and know when a dog bite happens.

• If your child has been bitten by a dog, take them to the emergency room
• If available, bring medical records of the dog including immunizations
• Carry the immunizations of your child, because the doctor will want to know if your child has had a tetanus shot.

He says there are also specialized surgeries that can be used to repair damage from dog bites, which goes beyond torn skin and could even include crushed bones, tendons or nerves.  Micro-surgery maybe used to repair nerve damage, but not all wounds can be repaired right away, mostly because of the depth of the wound.

"We don't want to repair a wound that might be on the leg that's a deep crushed injury," he says.  "Faces we usually repair right away, so that's usually done, if it's a small laceration in the emergency room."

He says kids with scars from dog bites can also get reconstructive surgery further down the road.

"There are a lot of times that kids come in and they've been teased at school from some of these scarring from a dog bite, say to the nose," he said.  "It's usually around six or seven that's about when kids start picking at one another at school and we'll actually reconstruct them at that point in time which makes a big difference in their life in their family's life."

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BATON ROUGE - Social media networks are lighting up with questions about the new 'gummy bear' implants.

In a studio interview, Dr. Anthony Stephens talked to WBRZ anchor Rosa Flores about what sets these implants apart from the rest.

 

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