Sure wrinkles get all the attention. When a person sees a new wrinkle form outside her eyes, it’s time for panic. But the volume loss that accompanies aging is really far more visible. As our production of collagen, the protein that supports our skin, decreases with age, our skin sags across our body. Nowhere is […]
The Cool that is CoolSculpting®
As we’re winding down a rainy, steamy New Jersey summer, how does something cool sound? Popsicle? Ice cream sandwich? Snow Cone? No, CoolSculpting®! Most people have heard about CoolSculpting®, but there is some mystery about how the whole process is done. And, while Dr. Hetzler is an Agatha Christie fan, there’s no need for mystery about […]
Implant Revision
Any cosmetic surgery isn’t cut and dried. There are variations and reasons that a person may later need either another surgery to address lingering issues, or to make changes. Breast augmentation isn’t a perfect science, and a patient may desire revision surgery. Whether she decided she would simply like larger implants or whether there has […]
Know Your Skin Cancers
Since we’re in the midst of another hot Jersey summer, odds are you’re spending as much time as possible either huddled next to the air conditioner or at the Shore. This time in the sun adds up with skin cells that can begin mutating into skin cancer. So, this could be a good time for […]
Micropeel that Dull Epidermis
Underneath that dull layer of dead skin cells, clogged pores, dirt, oil, and the accumulations of whatever’s in the environment is vibrant, healthy skin just waiting to get its chance to shine. Dr. Hetzler believes in letting that bright, new skin out, so he offers the MicroPeel from SkinCeuticals to get rid of that outermost […]
Taking Some of the Scar Out of a Scar
As a board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Hetzler is renowned for his aesthetic work on procedures such as eyelid surgery or body contouring surgery. But he also specializes in a variety of reconstructive surgical procedures, from carpal tunnel surgery to revising an ugly scar. If you have a scar you’d like to see if he can […]
Do Uneven Breasts Make You Self-Conscious?
Many women have uneven breasts. It’s a very common fact of anatomy affecting roughly one half of all women. But sometimes, asymmetry can make a woman feel self-conscious when naked or in a swimsuit. No one should feel that way about her body. To help get past these thoughts, Dr. Hetzler offers various options to […]
Dupuytren’s Contracture
Beyond cosmetic surgical procedures, Dr. Hetzler has extensive experience with various hand surgeries. These surgeries may be necessary to repair injured hands, including injuries to the tendons, nerves, blood vessels, and joints. They may be needed after the patient has suffered burns or cuts. He also performs carpal tunnel release surgery, and surgery to correct […]
Match Your Skin to Your New Body
When people lose a great deal of weight, no matter if it was accomplished on their own or through bariatric surgery, it’s something to be proud. Unfortunately, the skin doesn’t usually get with the program, sagging and hanging and not adjusting to the new slimmer body. This can be very discouraging for a person who […]
Lifting Sagging Breasts
Gravity has no equal when it comes to reliability. It’s there all day every day, pulling us downward. It’s a good thing as it keeps us from flying off into space, which would be fun for a bit, but then dicey. But it’s bad because, well, it pulls everything downward. Just ask your breasts. Gravity […]