As the holidays roll around, people sometimes call my plastic surgery office inquiring about giving the gift of plastic surgery. A wife may want to pay for her husband?s eyelid lift, or a husband might ask to surprise his wife with a breast augmentation. The generosity of a gift comes down to motivation. If a… Read More »
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Is There Real Science Behind Beauty Fads?
Since the dawn of time, men and women have tried a number of products and treatments to either fit in with the existing beauty trends or improve their appearance. In the modern day, plastic surgery is the standard approach for looking your best. Yet, that hasn’t stopped a few new and odd-sounding options from springing… Read More »
Get Ready For Summer With a Tummy Tuck
Now that it is almost spring and the weather is getting warmer, many people are starting to consider plastic surgery so that they have time to recover and look great for the beach season in the summer. One of the most common body contouring procedures that men and especially women consider is a tummy tuck, also… Read More »
Be Kind to Your Skin this Winter
As winter is upon us, you have probably noticed that you skin is getting dryer. This is common and we see changes in our skin throughout the seasons of the year. And, your skin will require different care and treatment depending upon the season of the year. So what should you be doing differently? Glad… Read More »
New Trend: Grooms Getting Botox
For brides, a pre-wedding beauty routine is pretty much a given. Between their skin, hair, nails and teeth, most women have a plan in place for months before they’re set to walk down the aisle But recently grooms have started to hop on the treat yo self train too: “Brotox” a.k.a. male botox is officially a… Read More »
‘Tis the Season for Plastic Surgery?
Shopping malls and airports aren’t the only places that see more action around the holidays. This is also the time of year that merry-makers crowd the offices of plastic surgeons everywhere. Whether it’s because people can take extra time off for recovery, or because they want to be in top form for parties, plastic surgeons… Read More »
E-Cigs Pose Similar Risk To Cigarettes Pre-Surgery
Cigarette smokers are at increased risk of complications after plastic surgery. Could e-cigarette users face a similar risk? Evidence and recommendations related to e-cigarette use by plastic surgery patients were discussed in a special topic paper in the December issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery?, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic… Read More »
More & More Men are Getting Breast Reductions
According to the statistics report from the?American Society of Plastic Surgeons?(ASPS), out of the 68,106 breast-reduction surgeries that occurred last year, men accounted for more than 40 percent of them. And that’s the first time they’ve accounted for such a high percentage. While it may be surprising to the rest of us that more men… Read More »
3 Tips for Maintaining Your Cosmetic Surgery
Cosmetic surgery is an investment. Literally speaking, you are investing money into your appearance and accruing confidence as your results take shape. It?s also an investment of time and energy?and you want to make sure your efforts pay off. Cosmetic surgery procedures boast high patient satisfaction rates, and most patients are thrilled with their results… Read More »
Will nonsurgical fat removal work for me?
Each year, over 150,000 people get nonsurgical fat removal performed and not just women. Nearly 30,000 of those fat removal patients are men. Nonsurgical fat removal is a less invasive alternative to “regular” liposuction, but we know you want to know….does it work? The answer is more complex than a simple yes or no. How… Read More »