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Size Matters But Its About So Much More Than The cc’s: How to Pick a Breast Implant
This post is under construction. Check back soon to read more about breast augmentation and implant selection.
Some Relaxing News: Exploring How The Neuromodulator Landscape Is Evolving From Botox to Revance
Neuromodulators, also termed neurotoxins that are used in plastic surgery are derived from botulinum toxin A, a substance produced by Clostridium botulinum bacteria. Botox is the original product, with Dysport, Xeomin and Jeuveau also on the market in the United States. I like the term relaxers for these medicines as it points out the muscle […]
Get Your Fill: Exploring The Double-Edged Sword of Injectable Fillers in Facial Rejuvenation
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A Deep Dive on Deep Plane Facelift
Facelift is the big reset for facial aging, an important event that should be carefully considered. There are different techniques. Which one is best? Why? The big divide in facelift is between SMAS techniques and deep plane facelift. What is the Deep Plane Facelift? The deep plane facelift involves dissecting underneath the SMAS allowing direct […]
Understanding The FDA’s New Breast Implant Regulations And Black Box Warning
Breast augmentation is one of the most popular and frequently performed cosmetic surgery procedures in the United States. Information about the performance and safety of breast implants has been systematically collected over the past 30 years. Overall, implants are used for cosmetic applications like breast augmentation 75% of the time. Reconstructive uses like breast reconstruction […]
Kiss and Tell: Revealing All The Ways Plastic Surgeons Can Beautify Your Lips
A Beautiful Lip Everyone wants beautiful lips, even though you may have been wearing a mask during the pandemic. Lips are a central beauty feature on the face. The most popular use of fillers throughout the US and around the world is for lip augmentation. In addition to size boosting, reshaping or other modifications are […]
The Power of One: Why More Isn’t Better When Picking A Plastic Surgeon Or Aesthetic Provider
I live and work in an environment in which many choose to have a different provider for their Botox treatments, laser therapy, injectable fillers and facelifting. In addition, many are also seeing someone else for their skin care treatments and products. I’ve always thought a different approach was simpler, more efficient, more productive. The power […]
Doctor Shopping: Why Cheap is a Disastrous Parachute with Your Face –Facelift, Laser, Botox, Injectable Fillers
Doctor Shopping: Why Cheap is a Disastrous Parachute with Your Face –Facelift, Laser, Botox, Injectable Fillers How do you get the best results at the best price? This is something everyone wonder about when they make any purchase but especially important items like plastic surgery. There are several typical pitfalls. Sometimes services that have […]
Mask Face Botox -New nuance when you only show your eyes.
Mask Face Botox While watching TV commercials for mascara, I realized we don’t see many for lipstick right now. What’s the point. It just ruins your mask and no one sees it anyway. My office manager said much the same to me a month ago. I’ve said many times to patients over the past few […]
