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You have questions about the nation’s most popular facial sculpting procedures – facelift, rhinoplasty or brow lift. We’ve gathered top cosmetic and plastic surgeons from coast-to-coast to provide you with answers. Gain insight into minimally-invasive plastic surgery to reverse the signs of aging and non-invasive medical spa treatments to help prevent it.
4 Common Misconceptions About Eyelid SurgeryPosted Wednesday, August 18, 2010 to PROCEDURES > Face Posted by G.D. Castillo, MD By G.D. Castillo, MD Imagine your grandparents. What do you see? Their white hair? Their wrinkled skin? What about their eyes? While you may clearly identify white hair and wrinkles with age, sagging eyelids and puffy undereye bags also signal to us that a person is either aging, tired, or both. As a Bloomington cosmetic surge...More... |
Why Choose Lower Lid Blepharoplasty with a SOOF Lift?Posted Tuesday, August 17, 2010 to PROCEDURES > Face Posted by M. Sean Freeman, MD Standard lower-lid blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) treats "bags" under the eyes by removing fatty deposits to create a smoother transition between the eye and cheek. However, removing fatty deposits requires precise control and an acute aesthetic sense, since removing too much fat frequently results in cosmetically una...More... |
Cosmetic Surgery for a Special Event –What You Should KnowPosted Friday, July 16, 2010 to PROCEDURES > Breast Posted by James Romanelli, MD, FACS It isn't uncommon for patients to come to my practice on Long Island for plastic surgery in preparation for a special event. An upcoming reunion, a milestone birthday, or a child's wedding might motivate you to lose weight, change your hairstyle, or even pursue cosmetic surgery. After all, it's only natural to want to look your ...More... |
The DermaPeel DifferencePosted Wednesday, June 23, 2010 to PROCEDURES > Face Posted by Susan Stuart, M.D. Many dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and medspas perform microdermabrasion. The procedure generally involves using an instrument to sand away dead cells on the surface of the skin, achieving a "fresher" complexion. It's a relatively popular non-surgical option, and has been very successful for some patients. I've di...More... |
Cosmetic Surgery for Men – What You Should KnowPosted Wednesday, June 23, 2010 to PROCEDURES > Face Posted by Mark Erlich, MD, FACS Reflecting what seems to be a nationwide trend, I'm seeing more men come in for cosmetic surgery at our New York and Connecticut offices. Some of the procedures most popular with men include: Face lift Forehead lift Eyelid surgery Nose surgery Chin Augmentation Liposuction Procedures like these...More... |
When to Choose a Face Lift over Non-Surgical TreatmentsPosted Wednesday, June 2, 2010 to PROCEDURES > Face Posted by Plastic Surgery Specialists Posted by: Dr. Paul Buhrer, M.D. In the past, most people assumed that the only real way to address facial aging was with one procedure: the face lift. Since then, research in the field of plastic surgery has led to a better understanding of how facial aging really occurs, leading to advances in surgical procedures and non-surg...More... |
Quick Facts on Revision RhinoplastyPosted Monday, April 19, 2010 to PROCEDURES > Face Posted by Grant Stevens, Board-certified Plastic Surgeon If you choose your surgeon wisely, you can expect good results from your rhinoplasty. But, should a mistake be made during a rhinoplasty procedure, it can have a pretty big impact on a person's appearance, self-confidence, and even breathing. That's where revision rhinoplasty comes into play. In Los Angeles, I perform revision r...More... |
The Lifestyle Lift - Why no general anesthesiaPosted Thursday, September 10, 2009 to PROCEDURES > Face Posted by Julia E General anaesthesia refers to the state of overall unconsciousness of the human body, achieved by subjecting it to general anaesthetic drugs. It involves the use of narcotics such as opioids and fentanyl, or sedatives like benzodiazepines. General anaesthesia is a complex procedure involving roughly the following steps: &...More... |
The Lifestyle Lift - Leading the Wave of Minimal Invasive ProceduresPosted Thursday, September 10, 2009 to PROCEDURES > Face Posted by Julia E If you've been led to this page, it's likely that you're already familiar with the drill of techniques employed to get you to be a healthy weight and looking younger. You might have already tried the “usual route”: Botox, anti-aging supplements, stop smoking, exercise and so on. But it doesn't always work, does it? C...More... |
THE HOSPITAL GROUP ACQUIRE CONTROLLING SHARE IN SPANISH COSMETIC SURGERY CLINICPosted Monday, August 24, 2009 to PROCEDURES > Body Posted by The Hospital Group The UK’s leading cosmetic and weight loss surgery provider, The Hospital Group, has announced an exciting partnership with Mills Medical Group after acquiring a majority stake in the business. The controlling stake in the Marbella-based Mills Medical positions The Hospital Group as a major player in overseas surgery, ...More... |
What is LATISSE®?Posted Friday, August 14, 2009 to PROCEDURES > Body Posted by Tom Pousti, M.D. Normal 0 For years many women have tried different methods to make their eyelashes longer, darker and thicker. LATISSE® is a safe solution that will give you the dramatic eyelashes you always dreamed of without irritating false eyelashes, annoying lash extensions or pricy mascara. By simply ap...More... |
20 Ways to Cut 100 CaloriesPosted Friday, August 14, 2009 to PROCEDURES > Body Posted by Tom Pousti, M.D. Normal 0 Calories can seem to sabotage our diets on a daily basis. Working out for 30 minutes can burn up to 350 calories but it just take half a cup of your favorite coffee drink to put those calories back into your body. Cutting 100 calories from your diet on a daily basis might be m...More... |
When botox goes wrongPosted Friday, July 17, 2009 to PROCEDURES > Face Posted by Ravi Jain, M.D v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table N...More... |
What is Botox?Posted Thursday, July 16, 2009 to PROCEDURES > Face Posted by Queens Road What is Botox? It's a muscle relaxant produced from the bacteria that causes botulism. This extract of Botulinum Toxin A is normally a neuromuscular blocking agent. Rigorous procedures control its production and the small, diluted and purified quantities that are used in cosmetic and non surgical treatments are quite harm...More... |
Facial Cosmetic Procedures - a Quick Head-to-HeadPosted Monday, January 12, 2009 to PROCEDURES > Face Posted by JaneP Looking for a makeover? A browse through the Web will introduce you to a variety of non-invasive anti-aging procedures that promise to fill out your wrinkles, creases and laugh lines at affordable costs - in a speedy, pain-free manner. Like any other search through the Internet, you’ll turn up a lot of data. Answers though...More... |
Plastic Surgery - Like Water or Chocolate?Posted Monday, July 14, 2008 to PROCEDURES > Breast Posted by mmoore Ok, so we've got a recession on. Yeah, I know, it's not "technically" a recession because the economy hasn't been in enough of a dump to post negative gross dometic product for 2 quarters. Well, pretty soon two quarters is all this country is going to have left. But enough of me being a nattering nabob of negativism......More... |
How much will my tax rebate check be? When will I get my tax rebate check? How will I spend...Posted Tuesday, April 29, 2008 to PROCEDURES > Face Posted by Mike Roe, Copywriter How much will my tax rebate check be? According to the Internal Revenue Service, I should receive a check for 600 Yankee dollars. When will I get my tax rebate check? The IRS states that, "the Treasury will begin sending tax rebate checks out in May." So, like you, I should receive mine via the United States Postal Ser...More... |
Where to look for information about male plastic surgeryPosted Sunday, February 17, 2008 to PROCEDURES > Body Posted by Mike Roe, Copywriter In 2006, an American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) survey of members revealed that 86% of their surgeons were in agreement that patients were “more educated about plastic surgery.” While that’s great news, if you’re a man who’s just beginning to research a cosmetic pr...More... |
Face the Face Lift Facts: Invest in the BestPosted Thursday, February 7, 2008 to PROCEDURES > Face Posted by cathy A saying gets well-worn when there's truth to it; we all know that. In the case of plastic surgery, "buyer beware" is a saying you might want pay attention to. After all, plastic surgery is about much more than just your time and money. It's about permanently changing your looks. It&nb...More... |