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• A Natural-Looking Facelift
  Facelifts result in good improvement in aging jowl and neck regions. What most patients fear about facelifts, however, is that they will have an unnatural result or look strange after. A natural-looking facelift comes from the balance of removing and tightening jowl and neck skin without distorting normal facial features such as the mouth area.
  Published 30Oct2008, viewed 112 times

• The Advantages of the Open Rhinoplasty
  Contemporary rhinoplasty (nosejob) surgery frequently uses an open approach to the surgery. By lifting the skin off the tip of the nose, the structures of the nose can be seen and more accurately reshaped. Such an approach lessens the chances of the need for revisional surgery.
  Published 30Oct2008, viewed 87 times

• What To Do With Scars After Plastic Surgery
  Scars are surgery or an injury are a great concern for many patients. There is a lot of confusion and misinformation as to how to manage scars to get an optimal outcome. This article decribes the seven steps for proper scar management after surgery or repair of a laceration.
  Published 30Oct2008, viewed 138 times

• The Future of Injectable Fillers and the Use of Fat
  Cosmetic injectable filler treatments today use synthetic compounds that are well tolerated but have a short lifespan. The use of yoru own fat has always been appealing but it is very unpredictable in how much actually survives after injection. New techniques of fat grafting, using stem cell isolation, offers hope of a new kind of injectable filler for the future.
  Published 18Sep2008, viewed 95 times

• Understanding The Advertising Hype in Plastic Surgery
  Marketing and advertising in elective cosmetic plastic surgery is common and is a necessary part of this retail medical business. Much of this marketing is based on achieving good results without much downtime or recovery.How much of this is hype and how much is really true?
  Published 10Sep2008, viewed 105 times

• Beard Skin, Ears and the Male Facelift
  A facelift in a man poses hair-related issues that are not present in a woman. Beard skin can get displaced onto and into the ear as well as benhind it, posing some new shaving issues. As a result, the issues of a more visible scar in front of the ear and the need to undergo laser hair removal behind the ear after surgery are important issues that men considering having a facelift need to know.
  Published 09Sep2008, viewed 79 times

• Immunity to Botox - Fact or Fiction?
  Botox cosmetic injections generally work well for the vast majority of patients. Some patients report that they have developed resistance over time to teh drug with a lessened effect. Like all drugs, acquired immunity to Botox is both possible and enough clinical evidence exists that it is likely a real phenomenon.
  Published 05Sep2008, viewed 228 times

• Cheap Botox - Is It Worth It?
  The prevalence and popularity of Botox has led to many discount providers and bargain treatment packaging approaches. Really cheap Botox most likely compromises on using a very diluted weak product, poor injector training and experience, and quality of the treatment environment.
  Published 04Sep2008, viewed 179 times

• Cheek Enhancement - The Lost Area of Facial Rejuvenation
  As we age, many people loss fat in the cheek area causing it to sink in and sag. Restoring cheek volume is appreciated to be important in the rejuvenation of some aging faces. Volumetric cheek enhancement can be done by fat injections, cheek implants, or synthetic temporary injectable fillers. These procedures can be done as part of a facelift in patients with more severe neck problems or in younger patients without neck and jowl issues.
  Published 03Sep2008, viewed 216 times

• Insights into Botox and its Cosmetic Applications
  Botx, the number one cosmetic drug in the world, is well known for its effective control of undesired facial expressions and wrinkling. Despite its well recognized name, most patients do not know or understand its history and biology.
  Published 02Sep2008, viewed 197 times

• Facelifts in Men - How Do they Differ From Women?
  Facelifts in men are less common than women and differ in several important ways. Most men are usually older when they desire improvement in their neck, their hair style and baerd skin make the placement of incisions different, and dramatic results are surgery are not only not obtainable but are not desired either.
  Published 29Aug2008, viewed 172 times

• Improving the Appearance Of Your Hands with Injectable Fillers
  Improvement in the appearance of the aging hand is a new cosmetic option. The thinning of the hand with vein exposure and loose skin can be improved by adding volume through a variety of injectable fillers.
  Published 28Aug2008, viewed 115 times

• Contemporary Facial Rejuvenation Based on the Anatomy of Aging
  Traditional anti-aging facial surgery has been based on the use of a facelift with or without eyelid surgery. Recent research on the process of facial aging has led to the discovery that the jaw continues to grow as we age and the cheeks and surrounding facial fat tend to become less. These findings point to the importance of cheek and midface restoration as an integral part of many facelift procedures.
  Published 25Aug2008, viewed 167 times

• Fat Injection Grafting for Facial Enhancement
  Fat is a natural option for injection grafting of the face. Unlike all synthetic injectable facial fillers, fat injections have the possibility of being permanent for some patients. Despite the potential for a better long-term result, injection fat grafting is for volume enhancement and not specifically for facial line and wrinkle treatment. It also must be done in a sterile operative environment.
  Published 09Aug2008, viewed 209 times

• How to Get Rid off Those Facial Parentheses (Nasolabial Folds)
  One of the most common signs of facial aging is the development of the nasolabial folds. Many people find these deepening facial lines disconcerting and frequently seek treatment. Nasolabial fold prominence can be minimized by injectable fillers, implants, or even actual surgical excision. By far, injectable fillers are most commonly used and the particulated fillers seem to be the best choice for this facial area.
  Published 17Jul2008, viewed 422 times

• Breast Reduction Surgery - Can It Be Covered By My Health Insurance?
  Large breasts frequently cause pain of the neck, back, and shoulders. Breast reduction surgery can be tremendously effective at reducing and reshaping the breasts which will eliminate most, if not all, of the pain.Health insurance may cover breast reduction surgery but there are very specific criteria which makes a patient eligible.
  Published 12Jul2008, viewed 322 times

• Plastic Surgery Techniques For Reshaping The Round Face
  A round face is frequently an undesired appearance as it creates the impression of being overweight. Some such patients seek a face that has a more aculpted and angular look. Bucacl lipectimes, neck liposuction, and cheek and chin implants make up the plastic surgery methods to help create more definition in the round face. Which procedure(s) are most beneficial requires computer imaging and a thorough consult to manage patient expectations.
  Published 11Jul2008, viewed 338 times

• LipoDisolve Injections For The Treatment Of Liposuction Irregularities
  Irregular areas after liposuction surgery can occasionally occur. When the irregular areas is due to not enough removed fat, LipoDissolve injections offer a simple non-surgical treatment method that is usually preferable to a return visit to the operating room. LipoDissolve injections also has the advantage of doing spot treatments that are specifically targeted to the problem area, leaving alone the liposuctioned areas that look fine.
  Published 09Jul2008, viewed 189 times

• LipoDissolve Injections For The Treatment Of Lipomas
  Lipomas are benign fatty tumors that appear as painless round masses under the skin. There are traditionally removed by excision whichi leaves a scar and the risk of a fluid build-upafter surgery if they are large. Lipodissolve injection therapy, used cosmetically for fat removal, can be usted to treat lipomas as well. It requires a series of injections over several months to either significantly reduce its size or eliminate it altogether.
  Published 08Jul2008, viewed 249 times

• Liposuction vs LipoDissolve For Fat Removal
  The removal of fat for cosmetic purposes can be achieved by surgical methods of liposuction or by an injection method known as lipodissolve. Liposuction is the mechanical removal of fat and much larger amounts of fat can be removed very efficiently. LipoDissolve removes fat by a chemical means and not only works slower than liposuction but can remove only a fraction as much fat with a treatment series.
  Published 07Jul2008, viewed 200 times

• What Makes Botox Work Well?
  Botox is truly a wonder drug when it comes to cosmetic facial therapies to reduce upper facial lines and wrinkles. While it is a simple injection treatment, its effectiveness for some patients may be variable given the injector's training and experience and how the Botox solution was prepared and used.
  Published 06Jul2008, viewed 224 times

• Surprising Procedures In Plastic Surgery
  The continued acceptance and demand for plastic surgery has created a demand for a number of different and unusual procedures. These newer plastic surgery procedures are more of a reflection of American society and culture than advancements in surgical technology.
  Published 03Jul2008, viewed 143 times

• Getting That Pain Out Of Your Neck and Shoulders With A Breast Reduction
  Large breasts that are heavy and disproportionate to a woman's body can cause near continuous back, neck and shoulder pain. Nothing short of breast reduction surgery can produce a long-term solution to this problem. Breast reduction surgery is very successful but one must be willing to accept the scars as a trade-off for the pain relief and a smaller, more uplifted breast appearance.
  Published 02Jul2008, viewed 128 times

• Realistic Expectations in Scar Revision in Plastic Surgery
  The improvement in the appearance of established scars may be possible by surgical revision. Multiple scar revision techniques are available including excision and rearrangement, laser therapies, and mechanical sanding. Scar revision requires patience and a commitment of time to see the final reeults.
  Published 01Jul2008, viewed 409 times

• Debunking The Myths of Silicone Implants for Breast Augmentation
  Silicone implants are now preferred by most women for breast augmentation. Despite their now widespread use, there remains some misunderstanding about silicone breast implants that stem from their history of the early 1990s.
  Published 25Jun2008, viewed 123 times

• Is Permanent Makeup (Micropigmentation) For You?
  Permanent makeup, medically known as micropigmentation, offers the possibility of freedom from daily makeup applications of the eyelids, eyebrows, and lips.Understanding that such medical makeup is a permanent decision and may require touchups in the future with some expected fading is very important. A thorough pre-treatment consultation with removeable liners is necessary before the procedure is ever scheduled.
  Published 24Jun2008, viewed 86 times

• The Treatment of Upper Lip Lines and Wrinkles
  The development of upper lip lines and wrinkles is very troubling for most women as it is a sign of aging. Lip wrinkles are impossible to cureand any patient undergoing treatments should view the expected results more as improvement rather than elimination. Injectable fillers, Botox, and laser resurfacing are the mainstays of treatment today.
  Published 16Jun2008, viewed 436 times

• A Facelift That Is Quick and Fits Your Lifestyle
  Alimited facelift is both quick and lifestyle-friendly.Through a short one hour procedure with no dressings or drains, you can look ten years younger. Whether you are young, middle-aged, or older, a limited facelift can produce real visible results that are evident the next day.
  Published 13Jun2008, viewed 173 times

• Plastic Surgery For Real People
  Millions of elective cosmetic plastic surgery procedures are done every year in the United States. With such a large number of procedures being performed, most of these patients have to be average or normal everyday people. While marketing and media imagery have done much to propel plastic surgery into everyday American life, successful outcomes and limited complications of the procedures has also led to its pursuit by so many.
  Published 09Jun2008, viewed 87 times

• Getting Rid Of Those Crow's Feet Lines
  The development of fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes is not only a sign of aging but may also convey an undesired expressive facial look. Botox injections for muscle weakening and laser skin resurfacing are the two methods of treatment available today. In deeper or more established crow's feet, both treatmemnt methods may be necessary for the best result.
  Published 03Jun2008, viewed 123 times

• Chin Implants For Facial Harmony
  Enhancement of one's profile with a chin implant can make a dramatic difference in the overall appearance of the face. By putting prominent facial features in better balance, one can have a more pleasing appearance. Chin implant surgery is relatively easy, quick to perform, and its effects are immediate with a very short recovery period.
  Published 27May2008, viewed 164 times

• What To Do With That Aging Neck
  as we age, we all lose that once tight and well-defined neck. AS the neck begins to sag, this becoems one of the most bothersome signs of facial aging for many patients. There are a variety of treatment strategies whichi differ based on one's age and how much loose is present.
  Published 21May2008, viewed 114 times

• Surgical Frown Correction - The Corner Of The Mouth LIft
  Downturning of the corners of the mouth occurs with facial aging in many women. This creates a sad, mad, or unhappy appearance to the mouth area. Injectable fillers treatments provide temporary improvement only. A small plastic surgery procedure, a corner of the mouth lift, can be done in the office to provide long-term correction of this aesthetic mouth problem.
  Published 13May2008, viewed 333 times

• Synthetic Implants And Complications in Plastic Surgery
  The use of synthetic implants in plastic surgery is common. Patients are often concerned that they may reject the implant. This potential concern is indicative of a basic misunderstanding of how the body raects to inorganic materials and how complications with their use can occur.
  Published 12May2008, viewed 266 times

• The Value of Blepharoplasty (Eyelid) Surgery
  Aging eyes are very visible and contribute to false impressions about how you feel. Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) is a very effective surgery for returning your eyes to their previously refreshed and more vibrant state. Because of their visibility and the focal point of most human interactions, blepharoplasty offers one of the best values of all facial aging surgeries.
  Published 09May2008, viewed 192 times

• The Bikini Line Tummy Tuck
  There are different types of tummy tucks for different types of problems. For those women with a small lower abdominal bulge that hangs over a c-section scar, the Bikini Line Tummy Tuck may be a good treatment option. It results in a flat abdomen, a normal unscarred belly button, and a scar that stays inside the bikini line.
  Published 08May2008, viewed 580 times

• Managing the Jowls of Facial Aging
  One of the earliest signs of facial aging is the development of jowls. There are many differnt treatment options for facial jowling depending upon what age you are and whether you prefer a surgical versus a non-surgical approach
  Published 07May2008, viewed 546 times

• The LifeStyle Lift - Many Names For The Same Procedure
  Many smaller versions of facelifts exist today which, for the right patient, are a better match for their facial aging concerns. Because of many trendy names for limited facelifts, such as the LifeStyle Lift, some confusion exists amongst patients who often don't really what an actual facelift is to begin with.
  Published 06May2008, viewed 129 times

• Getting The Natural Rhinoplasty Look
  A natural looking nose is the goal of every rhinoplasty surgery. Today's rhinoplasty surgeon aims to achieve a nose that is balanced to one's face and has strong structural support so that it can maintain its shape over many years.
  Published 26Apr2008, viewed 172 times

• Am I Ready for Plastic Surgery?
  The number of plastic surgery procedures performed in the United States continues to increase. Driven by the quest for physical improvement and psychological enhancement, potential patients can be driven to undergo various procedures by the allure of these benefits. But being ready for plastic surgery is more than just wanting it and being willing to pay the money for it.
  Published 25Apr2008, viewed 124 times

• Laser-Assisted Liposuction
  Liposuction is a well-known method of removing unwanted areas of fat. While it is effective, improved techniques in liposuction are needed to effectively remove more fat and shorten recovery times. Laser-assisted liposuction is the newest approach that has caught the fancy of the public. But is it better?
  Published 24Apr2008, viewed 216 times

• The No Packing Rhinoplasty
  One of the major concerns of many patients who are considering rhinoplasty surgery is whether their nose will be packed during surgery and having to have it removed after surgery. Modern rhinoplasty surgery has virtually eliminated the need for this concern.
  Published 23Apr2008, viewed 106 times

• Big Implants in Breast Augmentation
  As breast augmentation continues to be a popular plastic surgery procedure, the styles and sizes of breast implants also continues to expand. Large breast implants are available for all patients, however, there are certain long-term issues with such large breast implants that patients should know.
  Published 22Apr2008, viewed 183 times

• Cosmetic Tooth Whitening in Plastic Surgery
  Improvement in the color of one's teeth is a natural companion to many aesthetic facial treatments and surgery. Being able to achieve several shades of tooth whitening in the office in one hour without mouth sensitivity is now possible.
  Published 17Apr2008, viewed 129 times

• The History of Plastics and Plastic Surgery
  The concept of Plastic Surgery, for some patients, conjurers up the image of a plastic material being inserted or as a necessary part of the operation. The confusion between plastics as a material and Plastic Surgery is understandeable albeit erroneous. Knowing both of their histories provides some interesting parallels and insights into 1930s America.
  Published 08Apr2008, viewed 132 times

• The Psychology of Men Who Undergo Plastic Surgery
  The psychology and motivation of men who undergo plastic surgery is quite different from that of women. Plastic surgeons understand this quite well even though the number of men who undergo plastic surgery is much smaller than the number of women.
  Published 05Apr2008, viewed 313 times

• Chin and Jawline Augmentation in Male Plastic Surgery
  Certain features of a man's face can be enhanced by newer generation facial implants. Augmentation of the chin, cheekbones, jawline, and jaw angles offer possibilities to improve the masculinity of one's facial appearance.
  Published 03Apr2008, viewed 148 times

• Where Is The LIft In A Facelift?
  The myths and mysteries of the facelift procedure are unveiled to reveal what it is...and what it is not.
  Published 02Apr2008, viewed 205 times

• Spring Time Care for Your Skin
  As the season changes from Winter to Spring, this is a perfect time to think about overhauling your dull winter skine for the summer. Here are some suggestions for in-office procedures that are easy to do, affordable, and really work!
  Published 21Mar2008, viewed 121 times

• The Basics of Medical Skin Care
  The skin care world is confusing to say the least. So many products and treatment options, what do you do if you want better skin? This primer on the basics of medical skin care will point you in the right direction.
  Published 18Mar2008, viewed 152 times

• The Anatomy of a Rhinoplasty
  Relating the complex anatomy of the nose to simple terms makes rhinoplasty surgery easier to understand.
  Published 17Mar2008, viewed 152 times

• Understanding How Liposuction Works
  Liposuction is one of the most commonly performed plastic surgery procedures. While it seems conceptually quite simple, the actual science of liposuction is quite interesting.
  Published 10Mar2008, viewed 162 times

• Plastic Surgery in Men
  Plastic surgery in men is becoming increasingly more popular. Common male plastic surgery procedures include liposuction, rhinoplasty, gynecomastia reduction, blepharoplasty, Botox, and Lipodissolve injection therapies.
  Published 09Mar2008, viewed 162 times

• Facial Enhancement by Implants
  Facial implants are a simple and proven method for enhancing one's facial profile and to improve overall facial feature balance. Whether it be chin, cheek, or jaw implants, or combinations thereof, facial implantation on deficient facial skeletal areas can make a subtle or big change depending upon the patient's desire.
  Published 07Mar2008, viewed 733 times

• The Safety of Botox for Aesthetic Facial Wrinkle Treatments
  Recent media reports on adverse effects in pediatric neuromuscular treatments have cast potential concern about the safety of BOTOX for cosmetic treatments. The history and safety of BOTOX cosmetic is reviewed which provides reassurance to those patients contemplating future treatments.
  Published 17Feb2008, viewed 232 times

• The Popularity of Injectable Hyaluron Gel Facial Fillers
  The injection of facial alines and wrinkles today is primarily done by the class of compounds known has hyaluronic acids or hyalurons. They have completely replaced the historic use of collagen as injectable skin fillers with no need for a pre-injection skin test, greater duration of action, and less incidence of potential skin complications.
  Published 16Feb2008, viewed 208 times

• Overseas Plastic Surgey
  The allure of saving money by having cosmetic surgery procedures done overseas is a growing one. Through advertisements on the internet this international trend is more prominent than ever. While the appeal of discount plastic surgery is tempting, patients should consider other non-economic issues.
  Published 12Feb2008, viewed 228 times

• Giving Plastic Surgery as a Valentine's Day Gift
  Giving plastic surgery as a gift for Valentine's Day requires careful thought. Here a few things to consider.
  Published 11Feb2008, viewed 235 times

• Frequently Asked Questions About Plastic Surgery
  The most frequently asked questions about plastic surgery, as well as the correction of some misconceptions about it, are answered.
  Published 10Feb2008, viewed 140 times

• Injectable Aesthetic Facial Fillers - Sorting Out The Confusion
  There are a variety of injectable fillers today to treat facial lines, wrinkles, folds, and lips. Because they are new and well advertised, marketing claims can cloud the actual science behind their effectiveness. Let's sort out the science from the hype on injectable fillers.
  Published 08Feb2008, viewed 263 times

• Your Choice of Breast Implants
  Breast augmentation today can be done by either saline or silicone breast implants. Neither one is perfect and both have their advantages and disadvantages.Knowing what these are allows you to make the right decision fofr you.
  Published 07Feb2008, viewed 220 times

• Botox, Injectable Fillers, and MedSpas
  The emergence of the medspa concept is recent and relatively unregulated. More often than not, they are developed based on a business model and not ideally for patient safety or treatment effectiveness. The training and experience of many medspa staff performing treatments is often lacking with very limited physician support or expertise. Ideally, medspas should have physician support who have extensive experience to perform the procedures
  Published 06Feb2008, viewed 196 times

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