Inland Cosmetic Surgery

A “liquid Facelift” is a non surgical alternative to the traditional face lift, made possible by recent technological advancements in wrinkle fillers.  This breakthrough procedure is a cost effective solution for patients who are concerned about looking tired all the time, and are beginning to see loss of volume in the cheeks and the loosening of the skin.

A Liquid Face lift will rejuvenate the skin to achieve a refreshed and younger look without the expense or downtime of a traditional facelift.  At Inland Cosmetic Surgery we provide expert injections by our experienced and highly trained Surgeons and Physicians’ Assistant.  The Liquid Face Lift replaces lost volume in the cheeks, under-eye hollows, and corrects deep creases in the nasolabial folds and frown line area.  These new generation, long-lasting wrinkle fillers stimulate collagen production and improve skin tone while rejuvenating the skin.

There are various wrinkle fillers that can be used and each Liquid Face Lift is personalized to meet the patient’s needs and provide the best result possible:

• Radiesse is a long-lasting wrinkle filler that instantly adds volume and smoothes the skin while stimulating collagen production.   Radiesse is commonly used for cheeks and jaw line as well as hallows around the eyes.
• Hyaluronic acid fillers like Juvederm or Restylane can be used for enhancing the lips, correcting deep nasal labial folds, restoring the eye area.
• Botox or Dysport is used to treat wrinkles in the forehead, between the eyes, to slightly lift the eyebrows, and to treat crow’s feet.

Give the gift of beauty this holiday season!  Gift cards are available if you want to get a Liquid Face Lift for that special person in your life!

Glo Minerals is a 100 percent mineral makeup line made of pharmaceutical-grade ingredients, high-pigment minerals and powerful antioxidants. This make up not only provides excellent coverage but also protects your skin from free radical damage, while providing broad spectrum UV protection.

Glo Minerals offers five foundation options that all give a flawless look, while calming and soothing even acne prone skin. The pressed base is the most popular foundation formula because of its convenient portable compact that makes mineral make up on the go easy, and provides medium to full coverage. Glo is also available in two liquid formulas for dry and oily skin types.

Glo Minerals is the preferred make up line of dermatologist, plastic surgeons, and leading skincare professionals all around the world.

This Holiday we are offering a Glo Minerals starter kit that includes products to help you create a flawless but natural look. Included in the package is a complimentary color matching; come in at your convenience and be professionally color matched into the correct Glo Mineral shade and formula for your skin type.

Here’s what else you get from our Glo Minerals starter kit:

• Hydration Mist for use before and/or after makeup application to set makeup and refresh the skin throughout the day, made of an exclusive blend of antioxidants.
• Concealer for under eyes, scarring, or hyperpigmentation that not only really covers but also improves the skin.
• Concealer brush to expertly apply Glo Concealer to any desired area.
• Foundation Brush to apply Glo Pressed Base, Glo Loose Base, Glo Bronze, and Glo Finishing powders. Made of the highest quality and all natural products.

We haven’t heard much feedback from patients regarding the proposed tax on elective cosmetic procedures, unveiled in the Senate health care reform bill.  Plastic and cosmetic surgeons have publicly opposed the bill, but the patients are the ones who will likely pay this tax if it becomes law.

So what do you think?  Is a tax on cosmetic surgery a proper way to pay for health care reform in the United States?

The healthcare reform bill unveiled by the Senate Wednesday night includes a 5 percent tax against elective cosmetic medical procedures, a last-minute addition that is projected to collect $5 billion over the next ten years.

Cosmetic surgeons all over the United States have made their opposition to the tax public, and societies such as the ASPS and ASAPS have organized their members to contact members of congress.

“You’d be surprised how price sensitive people are to this.  It’s a tax against women and the baby boomer generation having these procedures” comments Tulsa cosmetic surgeon Dr. Angelo Cuzalina.

5 reasons to drop the cosmetic tax from the U.S. healthcare reform bill.

1. Discriminatory: Women purchase almost 90 percent of all cosmetic medical procedures in the United States.
2. Taxes middle class America: In a 2005 ASPS survey of people planning cosmetic surgery, 60 percent of the respondents reported incomes of $30,000 to $90,000 a year.
3. Record of being ineffective: New Jersey implemented a similar tax in 2004 and it fell drastically short (59 percent) of its projected revenue.
4. Distinguishing reconstructive from cosmetic isn’t always easy: the tax imposes the burden of making clear distinctions between procedures that are medically necessary and simply elective.  Who will make these distinctions?
5. Could promote medical tourism: Patient safety is a major priority; keeping costs down will discourage Americans from seeking risky cosmetic surgeries abroad.

A consultation with Dr. Haiavy is not an occasion that should worry you ( it isn’t a job interview) but if you prepare and come in with the right mindset, you’ll get more out of the experience.

Follow these 2 basic rules and your visit to Inland Cosmetic Surgery will definitely be worthwhile.

1. Prepare yourself with questions and an idea of your general goals.

Write up a list of questions that you personally think are important.  For the patient, a surgical consultation presents a great opportunity to receive clear and specific information from a professional.  This can be extremely valuable with all the conflicting information out there on the web.

2. Communicate with honesty and openness.

For both patient and surgeon, honesty and good communication are very important in the consultation and surgery process.  Share pertinent information with Dr. Haivy and he will be able to meet your needs better.  There’s no reason to hide your medical history, past procedures, goals, or reasons for cosmetics surgery.

Remember that a consultation doesn’t require any commitment; afterward, you can take as much time as you need to consider your options.

Warranties on silicone breast implants have been upgraded this year. Until December 31st, the manufacturers will be offering up to $3500 for surgery reimbursement.  In the event of an implant rupture – even ten years after your surgery – the manufacturer will cover costs like anesthesia, facility, and surgery.

Before this year, the standard warranty offered lifetime product replacement and a financial reimbursement of $1200, while the premium warranty offered $2400.  Although these reimbursements have always been in place to offset the cost of revision surgery, for the patient they still carry the potential for out-of-pocket expense.

Those considering breast augmentation with silicone implants may want to take note; this may be a great time to undergo the procedure.  If you have surgery on or before December 31, 2009, you’ll qualify for this special warranty.

If you want some extra insurance against the financial risks associated with implant rupture, this warranty is an excellent idea.  You might also say it represents the confidence implant manufacturers have placed in the longevity of their products.

Read: What if my implant fails or ruptures?

An NBC news affiliate in Texas reports that more men are seeking cosmetic procedures because they want to prolong their careers and remain competitive in the job market.  The reality is that women make up the vast majority of cosmetic surgery patients, but we could see a shift.  In fact, maybe we should see a shift.

With all the image-conscious men out there spending money on designer clothes, gym memberships, and other expenditures, it wouldn’t be terribly surprising to see an increase in professional cosmetic treatments.

What’s most likely to gain popularity is skin renewal treatments.  From experience I can tell you that the majority of males don’t possess a great deal of knowledge about caring for their skin and they often neglect it.

At a recent cosmetic surgery trade show, yours truly (copywriter extraordinaire), along with our human resources manager Angie, underwent a professional skin analysis using the Image Pro II Skin Analysis system, a machine very similar to the Visia Digital Skin Analysis at Inland Cosmetic Surgery.

While Angie’s skin came out clear and clean, my neglected male skin looked like a battlefield of sun damage and other imperfections. It appeared as if all those years of cheap skin care products and lack of sun protection had caught up with me.  That experience prompted an investigation of different skin care products and treatments to see how I could address the problem.

I would be very surprised if I was the only male who experienced these skin problems and concerns.

Local 12 news in Ohio recently aired this story to answer the question “What is a Botox Breast lift?”

Reporters explain that while the breast lift has documented results, and Botox is considered practical and effective, the so-called Botox Breast Lift is not a cost effective cosmetic treatment people should pursue.

The most common theory behind the Botox breast lift posits that injections of botulinum type a can relax muscles and affect a woman’s posture in such a way that simulates lifting of the breasts.  Dr. Mark Mandell Brown, a cosmetic surgeon practicing in the midwest, answers the question conclusively:

“Rather than spend four or five or ten thousand dollars on a breast lift, lets do $200-$300 of botox. Are we just throwing away the 300 dollars then? Yes. Is there any research to support that this would be even remotely effective? No. In reality, the tissue’s too heavy for that to happen.”

You can see the video here in the local 12 media center.  To read more about breast lift surgery or botox in Rancho Cucamonga, see our website.

If you’re interested in the mommy makeover procedures we perform here in Rancho Cucamonga, you may want to view the video below from Fox News Charlotte.

The “mommy makeover” is a series of cosmetic surgeries intended to help women regain their pre-baby body. The most common treatments included in the package are the breast lift, tummy tuck, and liposuction.

In the video below, Fox news Charlotte speaks with Dr. Kevin Smith and one of his patients about some of the risks, benefits, and cost of a mommy makeover.

Click here to see our mommy makeover web page.

Online readers about cosmetic surgery are probably all too familiar with the “age gracefully” versus “freedom to enhance” type arguments.  The UK Observer just published an editorial that sums up each position fairly well.  British journalist Alice Hart-Davis and Grazia beauty director Annabel Jones offer contrasting opinions in response to the question “Can cosmetic surgery ever be a viable solution to aging?”

The question is inherently flawed; can anything at all be a viable solution to aging?  Unless you’re very optimistic about regenerative medicine and  stem cell research, the aging process is a fact you must accept.  So, perhaps the word “solution” is misleading; cosmetic surgery doesn’t have a solution to aging, but it does offer many options.

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