Posted June 03, 2008 in Blog, Plastic Surgery in the News, Rhinoplasty, Uncategorized
I just returned from The Aesthetic Show at the Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas. Over the next week or so I hope to share with you the highlights of the meeting. The largest buzz of the meeting was non-invasive aesthetic treatments for fat sculpting and facial rejuvenation. Laser and light treatments are definitely in, […]
Read MorePosted May 29, 2008 in Blog, Botox and Facial Fillers, Fraxel Laser Treatment, Uncategorized
The results thus far with Fraxel repair treatments have been excellent. Patient satisfaction has been extremely high in 100% of my patients. The tightening in the eyelid area, jaw line, and jowl/neck areas has been impressive. This is an incredible technology that can be adjusted and customized to individual patient needs. It is truly a […]
Read MorePosted May 29, 2008 in Blog, Plastic Surgery in the News, Uncategorized
I am excited to be spending this upcoming weekend in Las Vegas at The Aesthetic Show. There will be three days of conferences, exhibits, and candid conversations between cosmetic providers. I find that the personal exchanges outside of the formal lectures and conferences are the most informative aspect of attending these conferences. In an informal […]
Read MorePosted May 25, 2008 in Blog, Rhinoplasty, Uncategorized
There is no recipe for an excellent rhinoplasty. Everyone is different. A beautiful nose gets out of the way of the eyes and mouth. The nose then “fits” the face. Choose your surgeon most carefully. They should have experience, they should be Board Certified in plastic surgery, facial plastic surgery, or otolaryngology (ENT), but most […]
Read MorePosted May 25, 2008 in Blog, Eyelid Lift, Face Lift, Fraxel Laser Treatment, Plastic Surgery in the News, Uncategorized
Fraxel Re: pair laser, manufactured by Reliant, is at the cutting edge of the future of facial plastic surgery. It is a pre-emptive strike against a facelift, and in those patients who begin their treatment at the early signs of aging in the face and neck (jowling and lax skin with wrinkles), a facelift may […]
Read MorePosted May 25, 2008 in Blog, Plastic Surgery in the News, Uncategorized
The FDA has approved a new hyaluronic acid facial filler Prevelle Silk. Hyaluronic acid (HA) is the filler material in Restylane, Perlane, and Juviderm. Preville Silk is the first hyaluronic acid product to contain lidocaine, a local anesthetic. In a controlled study, patients reported significantly less pain during injection with Preville Silk as compared to […]
Read MorePosted May 25, 2008 in Blog, Fraxel Laser Treatment, Plastic Surgery in the News, Uncategorized
Sagging facial skin results from the loss of volume from the face, and the aging of the superficial skin. Traditionally surgeons correcting the problem pulled the sagging tissue and cut away the excess. You can tell who those patients are when you see them walking down Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, Park Ave in Manhattan, […]
Read MorePosted May 15, 2008 in Blog, Plastic Surgery in the News, Uncategorized
Recently a woman under went extensive body plastic surgery. It was the policy of her surgeons to send flowers and a get well card to their post operative patients. They received a phone call from the puzzled woman who asked the doctors why they send her the flowers and a get well card. After investigation, […]
Read MorePosted May 14, 2008 in Blog, Eyelid Lift, Face Lift, Fraxel Laser Treatment, Uncategorized
Fraxel Re: pair laser, manufactured by Reliant, is at the cutting edge of the future of facial plastic surgery. It is a pre-emptive strike against a facelift, and in those patients who begin their treatment at the early signs of aging in the face and neck (jowling and lax skin with wrinkles), a facelift may […]
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