Posted August 06, 2008 in Blog, Botox and Facial Fillers, Plastic Surgery in the News, Uncategorized
![Going to the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympic Games? Watch the games, stay away from the Botox.]()
The PSP eReport reports that 55,000 bottles of Botox A was confiscated by Chinese police. This is an excerpt from the PSP eReport: The Chinese State Postal Authority is warning Wednesday that terrorists may use mail services to deliver lethal biochemicals. “Beijing police have detained 11 suspects involved in the illegal sales and mailing of […]
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Posted August 06, 2008 in Blog, Fraxel Laser Treatment, Uncategorized
![Fraxel Re:pair patients in Dubai, London, Pebble Beach, Santa Barbara, Beverly Hills]()
Fraxel re:pair laser treatment has gone global. Though the Fraxel repair laser treatment is still only available in the United States in a limited number of practices, I have been fortunate to have the privilege to treat patients from all over the world. Patients from out of town are seen the day after the procedure, […]
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Posted August 06, 2008 in Accent XL (Fat Sculpting, Skin Tightening), Blog, Uncategorized
![Is Accent XL Safe?]()
We have used Accent XL in my practice for the past year without any complications. When performed properly, the Accent XL cellulite treatment is very safe, and patient satisfaction rates have been very high. If too extensive of a treatment is performed at one time, some patients may complain of short lasting nausea due to […]
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Posted July 23, 2008 in Blog, Botox and Facial Fillers, Fraxel Laser Treatment, Uncategorized
![Cybill Shepherd fears Botox, but says she’ll start using it]()
Has it really been 38 years since Cybill Shepherd won our hearts in “The Last Picture Show”? Cybill is still a most beautiful woman. In an interview with Patricia Sheridan of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, she was asked: Many women of a certain age are having things done to help maintain a youthful appearance. Have you […]
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Posted July 12, 2008 in Blog, Uncategorized
![Where’s Marta?]()
In an entry on 6/28/08 I wrote, “Health and Beauty correspondent Marta Waller of KTLA, Channel 5 in Los Angeles has documented her Fraxel re:pair experience in a daily video blog available at KTLA.com and at The Chicago Tribune.com…….You can see the first installment at http://ktla.trb.com/news/health/ktla-video-dairy-marta1,0,3083829.htmlstory. Ms. Waller will also be featuring the story on […]
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Posted July 08, 2008 in Blog, Uncategorized
![FDA Approves Evolence; A New Collagen Based Facial Filler]()
The newest facial filler has been approved in the United States, Evolence. With rumors that traditional bovine (cow hide) collagen will not be available soon, this new product will be used in those patients who are unable to tolerate hyaluronic acid fillers. It is a porcine (pig skin) derived collagen product (we will have to […]
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Posted July 02, 2008 in Blog, Fat Transfer (Grafting) Facial Rejuvenation, Plastic Surgery in the News, Uncategorized
![Instant Beauty: The Complete Consumer’s Guide to the Best Nonsurgical Cosmetic Procedures]()
At the recent Facial Cosmetic Surgery 2008 Meeting in Las Vegas, Steve Dayan, MD of Chicago, IL spoke on noninvasive methods of facial rejuvenation. His new book, “Instant Beauty” outlines methods to “look your best in one hour or less”. Originally wanting to entitle the book “First Impressions”, Dr. Dayan emphasized how we all strive […]
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Posted June 28, 2008 in Blog, Fraxel Laser Treatment, Uncategorized
![Fraxel re:pair by Reliant Daily Video Blog..Follow Marta Waller of KTLA in her Fraxel Repair Experience]()
Fraxel Re:pair by Reliant has hit the internet in a most unique manner! Health and Beauty correspondent Marta Waller of KTLA, Channel 5 in Los Angeles has documented her Fraxel re:pair experience in a daily video blog available at KTLA.com and at The Chicago Tribune.com. Ms. Waller truly “stuck her neck out” for this investigative […]
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Posted June 24, 2008 in Blog, Uncategorized
![Should Sally Fields Have Anything Done?]()
I was recently asked by Colin Stewart of The Orange County Register what I would recommend if the talented and naturally beautiful star, Ms. Sally Fields, presented for a consultation in my office. My first answer was that it would depend on what she came to the office seeking. I do not believe in “telling” […]
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