PATIENT STORIES
When it comes to cosmetic and plastic surgery, it doesn't get any more personal than real patient stories. You'll find them here. And if you have a story tell, let your fingers do the talking, and tell the world about it. There's always someone who's considering going where you've already been. Help them to get there.
Common Liposuction MythsPosted Tuesday, January 24, 2012 to PROCEDURES > Body Posted by G.D. Castillo, M.D.; F.A.C.S. By: G.D. Castillo, M.D. Here are some common questions from our central Illinois, Champaign-Urbana and Bloomington, IL liposuction patients. Learn to separate the myths from the facts with my answers: Is liposuction useful and effective only in areas with large accumulations of fat? Answer: No. We carry out liposuction for sm...More... |
Liposuction: How Do I Know Which Type to Choose?Posted Friday, January 13, 2012 to PROCEDURES > Body Posted by Kevin Johnson, M.D.; Board-Certified General Surgeon By: Kevin Johnson, M.D. Having a smooth, contoured body is at the top of many people's wish lists, but sometimes diet and exercise don't create the desired results. Liposuction helps Spokane women and men remove stubborn pockets of fat that exercise can't reach. As technology improves, more options become available for bod...More... |
Let CoolSculpting® Transform You Into a Cool ValentinePosted Tuesday, January 10, 2012 to PROCEDURES > Body Posted by Plastic Surgery Center of the South By: Michael Petrosky, M.D. As our Valentine's gift to you, we're planning a February seminar on CoolSculpting® – a very cool, non-invasive alternative to liposuction in Atlanta, GA. CoolSculpting freezes away bumps and bulges of stubborn fat. The FDA-approved, patented process targets fat cells and crystallizes them w...More... |
Is Weight Loss Weighing You Down?Posted Monday, January 9, 2012 to PROCEDURES > Body Posted by Eric Mariotti, M.D.; Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon By Eric Mariotti, M.D. If you have achieved major weight loss in the Walnut Creek area, you should take pride in your accomplishment. Your delight, however, may be dimmed by a variety of concerns. For example, your thinner face may reveal more lines and wrinkles. Loss of volume may cause your breasts to droop. And, no matt...More... |
Post-Weight-Loss Enhancement OptionsPosted Tuesday, January 3, 2012 to PROCEDURES > Body Posted by Goldberg & Krieger Plastic Surgery After working toward and achieving your weight loss goal, you should feel comfortable and happy with your new shape. Although weight loss can be an extremely rewarding experience, loose and sagging skin often holds people back from fully enjoying their results. Post-bariatric cosmetic surgery procedures can serve as the fin...More... |
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Breast
Avoiding the Fake LookPosted Monday, January 23, 2012 to PROCEDURES > Breast Posted by Vincent Lepore, M.D.; Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon By: Vincent D. Lepore, M.D. Whether I'm walking through a supermarket or watching the nightly news, it seems I'm seeing more and more people who have adopted "the fake look." However, as common as this image may be in popular culture, most of my patients who have breast augmentation near Palo Alto aren't following the tren...More... |
French PIP Breast Implants RecalledPosted Monday, January 23, 2012 to PROCEDURES > Breast Posted by Lori Polacek, M.D.; Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon By: Lori Polacek, M.D. As a Rhode Island plastic surgeon, it's important for me to stay on top of the latest news and happenings in my field. Recently, I read a New York Times article that reported the recall of breast implants made by a French company called Poly Implants Prothèse (PIP). The industrial-grade silicone ...More... |
Breastfeeding After ImplantsPosted Wednesday, January 11, 2012 to PROCEDURES > Breast Posted by Wandra Miles, M.D.; Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon By: Wandra Miles, M.D. When my female patients ask me about breast implants and augmentation in Seattle, they sometimes bring up the issue of future pregnancies. One of their key concerns is whether they will be able to breastfeed after their augmentation. I recommend that they consider the following: Pregnancy does ...More... |
The Right Breast Implants for Your FramePosted Tuesday, January 10, 2012 to PROCEDURES > Breast Posted by Kaufman & Clark Plastic Surgery By: David Kaufman, M.D. Choosing the right breast implants in Sacramento requires an understanding of your body frame. To help you learn more about how your body frame affects breast implant decisions, I've developed the following guidelines. If you have a: Large frame, you probably have a broad breast base. It's ess...More... |
What Type of Breast Surgery is for Me?Posted Friday, December 30, 2011 to PROCEDURES > Breast Posted by Gustavo Galante, MD By: Gus Galante, M.D. My patients commonly associate "breast enhancement" with breast augmentation in Indiana. Although breast augmentation is a highly effective procedure, it's not the only option when it comes to enhancing the shape and size of a woman's breasts. A breast lift is another popular option for more attractive b...More... |
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Face
3 Common Problems Solved by RhinoplastyPosted Friday, December 30, 2011 to PROCEDURES > Face Posted by Mark Erlich, MD, FACS By: Mark Erlich, M.D. Sometimes women and men who come to me for nose surgery in New York City aren't quite sure what it is that bothers them about their noses. They just know they are unhappy with their appearance. If you have concerns about the size or shape of your nose, but you are unsure whether or not rhinoplasty can he...More... |
Are Surgical Face Lifts Becoming Obsolete?Posted Friday, December 30, 2011 to PROCEDURES > Face Posted by James Romanelli, MD, FACS With the emergence of numerous non-surgical facial treatments, my patients often have questions about the effectiveness of these procedures compared to the effectiveness of a face lift on Long Island. Typically, I give these patients an explanation of the benefits and drawbacks of each option. Medical Spa services such as BOT...More... |
Face Lift or Brow Lift? How to Decide Which is Right For YouPosted Thursday, November 3, 2011 to PROCEDURES > Face Posted by Kenrick Spence, M.D.; Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon By: Kenrick Spence, M.D. When patients tell me that they want a face lift at my Orlando practice, I always make sure to ask them specific questions about their concerns and goals in order to determine whether or not the procedure is appropriate. During our discussion I often find that many individuals are concerned with issue...More... |
Mini vs. Traditional FaceliftPosted Wednesday, November 2, 2011 to PROCEDURES > Face Posted by Andrew Wolfe, M.D.; Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon By: Andrew Wolfe, M.D. When women and men come to my practice interested in facial rejuvenation, they are often unsure about the differences between a mini facelift and a traditional facelift in Denver. While both procedures can help improve facial appearance by surgically removing excess skin and tightening underlying facial...More... |
When is Ear Surgery Worth it?Posted Monday, August 22, 2011 to PROCEDURES > Face Posted by Foothills Dermatology & Facial Plastic Surgery By: Jerold Olson, M.D. Ear surgery, or otoplasty, is a cosmetic procedure to tuck or "pin back" prominent ears for adults and children. For many people whose prominent ears have created unwanted attention, otoplasty can enhance self-confidence and facial harmony. Understanding Otoplasty Most patients who undergo ot...More... |
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Skin
Discover Why All Skin Care Products Are Not AlikePosted Friday, January 13, 2012 to PROCEDURES > Skin Posted by Martin Braun, M.D. By: Martin Braun, M.D. Walking down the skin care aisle at a local drugstore can be a daunting experience, but anyone interested in effective and worthwhile results should know that not all skin care products are created equally. Facial rejuvenation in Vancouver begins with understanding your skin care needs, followed by choo...More... |
Tummy Tuck: AbdominoplastyPosted Thursday, July 16, 2009 to PROCEDURES > Body Posted by Tom Pousti, M.D. A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is a major cosmetic surgical procedure that tightens the abdominal muscles and gets rid of excess skin and fat. Both men and women alike can benefit from this procedure. However, certain conditions differentiate between ideal candidates and other patients who should consider alternative op...More... |
Don`t guess the age of your body`s largest "living" organ...Posted Monday, August 27, 2007 to PROCEDURES > Skin Posted by Mike Roe, Copywriter cosmetic surgeon in Fresno... never thought I'd find myself searching for that, and yet it's exactly what I did today. Normally, I'd search things like "heath ledger the joker," or "guitar hero III" or even my own name (yes, I'm so popular I must check on a daily basis to see what's been added). Not today. So...More... |
Hair
How Long Until the Hair`s Gone?Posted Thursday, January 19, 2012 to PROCEDURES > Hair Posted by Plastic Surgery Associates By: Francisco Canales, M.D. Laser hair removal in Santa Rosa is a popular treatment that can give you a smooth, worry-free skin surface. While this is a relatively simple procedure, for best results, a few sessions are usually needed. But how many treatments are really necessary? This depends on many factors, including the siz...More... |
Is Laser Hair Removal Right for You?Posted Wednesday, January 11, 2012 to PROCEDURES > Hair Posted by Dundee Dermatology By: Paul Getz, M.D. When laser hair removal technology first emerged, it could be used only to treat certain skin and hair tones. As a result, both men and women considering laser hair removal in Chicago typically have one key question: "Will it work for me?" The answer depends on the type of technology your dermatologist ...More... |
New Hair Removal Technology Makes Dramatic DifferencePosted Tuesday, January 10, 2012 to PROCEDURES > Hair Posted by South Bay Plastic Surgeons By: Charles W. Spenler, M.D., Lisa L. Jewell, M.D., Michael K. Newman, M.D. Women and men often visit South Bay Plastic Surgeons seeking more comfortable alternatives to traditional laser hair removal in the Manhattan Beach area. While lasers are more effective than plucking, waxing or shaving for removing hair, many people a...More... |
Do Hair Transplant Patients Really Want Less Hair?Posted Friday, October 15, 2010 to PROCEDURES > Hair Posted by Brett Bolton, Hair Transplant Surgeon That question might seem odd, but the reality is that many hair transplant patients settle for less hair in a single surgery than they should. In the 80’s and 90’s hair transplants were still very detectable and glaring. With so many different types of doctors and hair transplant techniques, the result was more often than not, ...More... |
Smile
How Can Lip-Lowering Surgery Treat Gummy Smile?Posted Wednesday, December 21, 2011 to PROCEDURES > Smile Posted by Alex Farnoosh, D.M.D., M.S.D., Ph.D By: Dr. Alex A. Farnoosh, D.M.D., M.S.D., Ph.D. As a gum specialist, one of the most dramatic transformations I offer is gummy smile correction. A gummy smile reveals a larger-than-normal amount of gum tissue when you smile. This condition may cause you to try to smile with your lips pressed together, or you may put your hand...More... |
Can you fix a black gum?Posted Thursday, July 21, 2011 to PROCEDURES > Smile Posted by Alex Farnoosh, D.M.D., M.S.D., Ph.D By: Alex A. Farnoosh, D.M.D., M.S.D., Ph.D. Many people who suffer with black or discolored gums feel self-conscious about them, often hiding their smiles or learning to smile without showing their gums. Although black gums are natural, it can cause a lot of social anxiety in both men and women. People who don't like their gu...More... |
A hollywood sexy smilePosted Sunday, June 8, 2008 to PROCEDURES > Smile Posted by Karmen Sylvia My wish is to get a hollywood sexy smile for my BDay and I want my smile to be beautiful gorgeous. |
Anti-Aging
Gum Bleaching vs. Laser TreatmentsPosted Thursday, January 19, 2012 to PROCEDURES > Skin Posted by Alex Farnoosh, D.M.D., M.S.D., Ph.D By: Alex Farnoosh, D.M.D., M.S.D., Ph.D. Many people think shiny, white teeth are all that's necessary for a beautiful smile. But attention can be pulled away from those great looking teeth if a person's gums are dark or discolored. As a gum specialist, I help men and women enhance their gorgeous smiles by offering the most ef...More... |
Deciding between BOTOX® Cosmetic and Dysport®Posted Thursday, November 10, 2011 to PROCEDURES > Face Posted by Steven Vath, M.D.; Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon By: Steven Vath, M.D. Now that Dysport® has emerged as an alternative treatment to BOTOX® Cosmetic in Denver, I find that many people are confused as to which product they should choose. While BOTOX and Dysport do share many similarities, there are key differences between the two. Understanding what makes each product...More... |
BOTOX® for Increased Happiness?Posted Wednesday, October 20, 2010 to PROCEDURES > Face Posted by Wandra Miles, M.D.; Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon A recent study at the University of Wisconsin (read it about here) suggests that BOTOX® can make patients feel happier by making it harder to frown. It seems that the physical act of frowning actually can impact how a person feels, rather than the feeling leading to the frown to begin with. This is an interesting research f...More... |
Luo Han Guo Extract 80% MogrosidesPosted Tuesday, April 20, 2010 to PATIENT STORIES > Anti-Aging Posted by rossonl liu Product Specification: Luo Han Guo Extract Powder 80% Mogrosides/28% Mogroside VLatin Name: Momordica Grosvenori SwingleProduct Type: Yellow Brown Powdered ExtractPart of the Plant Used: FruitExtract Method: WaterWhat is Luo Han Guo Extract ? Luo Han Guo Fruit was first mentioned in the records of 13th century monks in . It is g...More... |
REVA FREY R.N. CERTIFIED BOTOX, RESTYLANE SPECIALIST JOINS BELLA VITA STUDIOS IN TURNBERRY TOPosted Monday, January 7, 2008 to PROCEDURES > Anti-Aging Posted by Kathy@mk2lv.com LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – The Turnberry Tower’s exclusive Stirling Club in Las Vegas Nevada opened the doors to “BELLA VITA STUDIO” (BVS), an equally exclusive full-service salon, this. catering to an upscale clientele that includes Turnberry Tower residents, Stirling Club members, and is open to Las Vega...More... |