I always thrive to find the best combination of procedures for my patients. When it comes to facial rejuvenation, combining a facelift with laser resurfacing is one of the best combinations. Facelift is a procedure whereby we lift the sagging structures of the midface, jowl and neck. There are many different lasers available. Most laser… Continue Reading »
Allergan Inc, maker of Botox and Juvederm, just launched the “Switch Up” campaign with Dayna Devon. Each month, Devon will be sharing health and beauty tips from the official Juvederm facebook page. Read more about the campaign here.
New You, the official magazine of cosmetic surgery, launched a website earlier this week, offering resources for consumers to learn about skin health, physical fitness, nutrition and cosmetic surgery. The articles this month look excellent, especially the piece by Dr. Mark Berman and the fitness article about posture by Maria Mercedes. One page titled Inspired… Continue Reading »
This week, we have a guest blogger – Michelle in Denver, Colorado – who had breast augmentation years ago from another surgeon and is now considering a revision procedure. This article includes her research and discussion on the topic. Do my breast implants need to be replaced? Breast implants do not have an expiration date… Continue Reading »
Allergan Inc announced FDA approval of Juvederm XC last week, the latest filler in the U.S. to contain the anesthetic lidocaine, for increased comfort during injection. During the FDA approval process, a clinical trial was cited where 93 percent of the 72 participants reported a more comfortable procedure with Juvederm XC. “Before the introduction of… Continue Reading »
The tummy tuck is one of the top requested 5 cosmetic surgery procedures in the U.S. It’s chosen by women and men alike to resculpt and tighten the abdominal muscles and to eliminate loose, wrinkled skin, excess fat tissue and even stretch marks. Today, I want to talk about the mini abdominoplasty (often referred to… Continue Reading »
A magazine called New You is scheduled to debut this month, brought to you by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. Visually stunning images and cutting-edge information will populate the pages of New You, to keep consumers informed about proven cosmetic procedures and new trends in medicine. Each issue of New You will offer tips… Continue Reading »
Most of us in Southern California like to start the New Year on a positive note, taking stock of our accomplishments and focusing on things we could improve. If time has etched lines, wrinkles and grooves into your face, finding a solution may be near the top of your resolutions. Have you thought about Botox?… Continue Reading »
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… Continue Reading »
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… Continue Reading »
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