Category: Cosmetic Medicine

The liquid facelift is basically soft tissue augmentation with injectable fillers, but the goal is to achieve results that are similar to surgery.  Yet the results are said to be “typically more subtle than surgery.”  This topic is getting lots of media attention: Harper’s Bazaar is the latest to pick it up and interview some […]

While people sound plenty optimistic about the economy this week, competition in the job market is still pretty fierce.  At our Rancho Cucamonga location, we’ve had more than one patient say they suspect that age, or their appearance has affected their job prospects to some extent. When you’re in competition with young adults fresh out […]

At Inland Cosmetic Surgery, we recently learned about an exciting new product designed to familiarize women with breast implants: The Natrelle® Pre-Consultation Kit includes trial implants, a sizing bra, and an instructional DVD.  If you’re not quite ready to commit to augmentation surgery, this kit can aid you, in the privacy of your own home, […]

We’re now offering a combination treatment for cellulite using serum and ultrasound technology.  The serum is called Cellulean, a product composed of Aminophylline, a prescription asthma drug that’s been scientifically proven to achieve topical fat reduction and cellulite reduction. Cellulean uses pharmaceutical and natural trans-dermal carrying agents that transport the active ingredient through your skin […]

Cosmetic surgeons here in California and elsewhere know healthy patients typically have more successful surgery outcomes. That’s why many will decline to operate on an obese patient or one who engages in unhealthy habits like smoking. People who are interested in facial cosmetic surgery should first go through a sort of ‘lifestyle makeover,’ modifying their […]

It’s true – we’re carrying the brand new Botox competitor, Dysport. Dysport is marketed by the pharmaceutical company Medicis, the same company that brings you Restylane and Perlane.  We weren’t expecting it until mid-July but it’s available in our office as of today.  If you’re interested, don’t hesitate to give us a call. Dysport is […]

There’s nowhere I’d rather be in the summer time than California.  While we’re at the pool, the golf course, or the barbeque with our friends, let’s remember to use sun protection. This season, you may also want to choose the right cosmetic treatments to prevent premature aging, so you stay healthy and look your best. […]

A survey conducted by researchers from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) has given us some insight about patients who choose wrinkle treatments. Researchers sent questionnaires last March to 687 patients who had received Botox and/or dermal filler treatment. The following statistics illustrate the motivations of the ‘typical’ patient. Who is the ‘typical’ patient? […]

As reported by the New York Times, medical practices in Prague are offering free surgical enhancements to nurses as an employment incentive.  One nurse opted for breast augmentation and liposuction, free of charge.   The piece raises some interesting ethical questions: While the procedures could certainly be beneficial to individual nurses in the short term, […]

‘The Doctors’ discuss the benefits of brow lift surgery Last week The Doctors featured the endoscopic brow lift, a favorite of Dr. Haiavy. The endoscopic brow lift is a facial plastic surgery procedure that slightly raises the eyebrows and alleviates ridges and furrows on the forehead, providing the patient with a more pleasing facial expression.  […]