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In the past week, Dr. Sohn was allowed to participate in an exclusive event scheduled by Allergan, one of the pre-eminent manufacturers of aesthetic products, including Botox, Juvederm, and Natrelle breast implants.  An educational conference and cadaver lab was held, where we were amongst the first 50 plastic surgeons in the nation to use, feel, and learn about a new surgical material that will help […]

After a mastectomy, patients who elect to have breast reconstruction have a few different options when it comes to the technique that may be best for them. There are benefits to each of these methods, but Dr. W. Tracy Hankins and Dr. Samuel M. Sohn do not recommend any one procedure over another, because every patient is different. Once they are familiar with a patient’s […]

In a recent article posted by the Los Angeles Times, plastic surgery and cosmetic practices have seen an increase in the number of men seeking cosmetic treatments.  CoolSculpting is featured in this article, as a method to help men fight the battle of the bulge.  This nonsurgical treatment involves cryolipolysis, or quite simply the freezing of fat to achieve a slimmer body.  It is effective […]

Facelifts are well-known for their ability to improve your overall appearance, bringing a more youthful and refreshed look to the face. With a facelift surgery, you can smooth out wrinkles, tighten skin that has lost its elasticity, and achieve a rejuvenated appearance that often has long-lasting results. However, many of our patients have expressed concern over undergoing a facelift because it is considered a fairly […]

Dr. Tracy Hankins sits down with Amie Jo to discuss the importance of seeing a board certified surgeon, and share some of the most recent advancements in breast implants and non-surgical procedures, all available at Hankins Plastic Surgery in Las Vegas, Nevada.

In this recent report by the New York Times, the use of indoor tanning beds has been associated with rising rates of skin cancer, especially in young women.  Tanning beds give off 10-15 times the amount of UVA radiation as normal skin exposure to the sun, accelerating the process of skin damage.   In fact, the most serious type of skin cancer, known as melanoma, […]

Thanks to all the attendees of the Hankins & Sohn Night of Summer Beauty Event at our Henderson office, on Wednesday June 26!  We had a great time talking with previous patients, and meeting new ones.  Hopefully all your questions were answered, and we were able to provide an overview of some of the non-surgical and surgical options for facial rejuvenation available through our MedSpa […]

Women now have an additional option to consider in breast implants, whether for primary breast augmentation or as a replacement implant.  The Mentor MemoryShape breast implants are the newest FDA approved cohesive gel implant available on the market, achieving high marks for having a soft, natural feel, low risk of malposition, low capsular contracture rates, and low rates of rupture.   Also referred to as the […]

Hankins and Sohn Plastic Surgery staff, friends, and family participated in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, held today May 4, 2013 in downtown Las Vegas.  Each year, 1.1 million women are diagnosed with breast cancer, and 410,000 die from the disease.  We have all been affected and our lives touched by those who have fought breast cancer, including our own family members […]

Join Team Hankins and Sohn Plastic Surgery on May 4, 2013, for the Las Vegas Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.  Run the 5K or walk the 1 mile course, and show your support for breast cancer survivors and assist in fundraising to support research in finding a cure for breast cancer!  We look forward to seeing our staff, family, and friends at the […]