Plastic Surgery

Under the Muscle vs. Over the Muscle Breast Implant Placement: What Patients Should Know   When considering breast augmentation, one of the most important decisions is where the  implant will be placed. As a board-certified plastic surgeon, I spend a significant amount of  time educating patients on the differences between implants placed under the muscle versus  [...]

Plastic Surgery After Major Weight Loss in Men: Addressing Excess Skin and Supporting Long-Term Fitness   Achieving significant weight loss is a major accomplishment—one that requires discipline,  commitment, and lifestyle change. For many men, however, the journey doesn’t end there.  After substantial weight loss, excess skin can remain, affecting not only physical appearance  but also [...]

As summer approaches, it’s natural to want to feel confident at the beach. But even with diet and exercise, you may not always achieve the shape you desire—especially after pregnancy, weight loss, or due to genetics. A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) can help refine your midsection by: • Removing excess, loose skin • Improving the [...]

Aging with Intention Aging doesn’t happen in just one layer of the skin - or in just one way. It’s a combination of changes in the skin texture, collagen loss, and volume depletion over time. Treating only one of these (like wrinkles alone) can leave everything else unaddressed, which is why results may look [...]

Breast Reduction: Relief, Confidence, and a Better Quality of Life For many women, breast size is more than an aesthetic concern—it can impact daily comfort, physical health, and overall quality of life. While some may associate breast surgery with enhancement, breast reduction is one of the most impactful procedures for improving both function and [...]

Breast Reduction vs. Breast Lift: Which Is Right for You? When it comes to breast surgery, many patients are unsure whether they need a breast reduction or a breast lift. While both procedures can improve shape and position, they serve different purposes and are designed to address different concerns. Understanding the difference between the [...]

Why Patients Choose Breast Implant Exchange or Revision Breast augmentation is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures, and for many patients, implants provide long-lasting confidence and satisfaction. However, over time, some patients choose to have their breast implants exchanged or revised. This does not necessarily mean something is wrong. In many cases, the decision [...]

Why Plastic Surgery Consults should be In PersonWhile a Zoom or telehealth appointment can be a helpful first step in exploring your goals, it can’t replace the depth, precision, and personalized care of an in-office consultation with a board-certified surgeon like Dr. Kenneth Odinet in Lafayette, Louisiana.Dr. Odinet’s Hands-On Evaluation Can’t Be Replicated on VideoPlastic [...]

Refreshing Your Look with Eyelid Surgery: What You Should Know Our eyes are often one of the first features people notice. They reveal emotion, express sincerity, and reflect energy — but they can also show signs of time, stress, and aging long before other areas of the face. Excess skin, puffiness, and drooping in [...]