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Posted March 31, 2013 in Plastic Surgery
Improved Self-Esteem and Enjoyment of Life, Study Shows We all care about how we look, to some degree or another, and dissatisfaction with a part of one’s body can be a source of lowered self-esteem and heightened anxiety for some, among other unpleasant feelings and insecurities. Some people choose to deal with these unwanted aspects […]
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Posted March 21, 2013 in Skin Care
How do you prevent those dark spots that appear on your skin as you get older? As we get older, our skin becomes more and more susceptible to various blemishes and imperfections, but no other blemish is so closely associated with old age than those dark splotches we call Liver spots. “Liver spot” is a […]
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Posted March 14, 2013 in Facial Surgery
Second time’s the charm! According to the 2012 plastic surgery statistics released this month, facial procedures are the new breast augmentation. More people than ever are seeking out face rejuvenating treatments, ranging from Botox, Juvederm, and face lifts. Face lifts offer more long-lasting results than its non-surgical kin, but one study suggests more people are […]
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Posted March 14, 2013 in Plastic Surgery
Try to keep your loved ones in the loop, for your sake as well as theirs! Plastic surgery, especially the minimally-invasive procedures, aren’t nearly as taboo as they were back in the early days of the field. Between the rise in popularity of minimally-invasive procedures such as Botox, high-profile celebrities flaunting fabulous results, and a […]
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Posted March 07, 2013 in Cosmetic Surgery
Is there a rising demand for thigh-centric cosmetic procedures? If you peruse social media sites such as Twitter, Tumblr and Facebook in all the right places, you may come across fan pages that celebrate “the elusive gap,” also known as the thigh gap – a sliver of empty space between the upper thighs when standing […]
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Posted February 14, 2013 in Injection Treatments
Different treatments have different effects Botox is a pretty universally popular cosmetic treatment, even among those who want to try plastic surgery, yet never have. As versatile as it is, though, it’s not a cure-all for facial flaws. Some people might want fuller lips, for example, and assume Botox is good for that. Not so. […]
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Posted February 05, 2013 in Cosmetic Surgery
Dr. Daniel’s Answer: Combination surgery is more common than not in my practice. This is performing two to three or more surgeries on a patient during a single anesthetic. For example a breast lift or implants with a tummy tuck is the classic “mommy makeover”. The benefit is great in a patient who is otherwise […]
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Posted January 31, 2013 in Body Surgery
Excess skin might call for body contouring surgery Have you heard about the story of Paul Mason, the former “world’s fattest man?” The former postman out of the U.K. went down from 980 pounds to a relatively svelte 350 pounds after undergoing gastric bypass surgery. His weight has dramatically decreased, but now Mason is seeking […]
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Posted January 24, 2013 in Body Surgery, Breast Implants, Facial Surgery, Plastic Surgery
A few reasons to book a procedure in January instead of July Even though it’s Winter, it might be time to think about bikini season, if you’re thinking about undergoing plastic surgery. Sure, it’s a chilly thought – picturing yourself in a bathing suit when you can see your breath – but there are a […]
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Posted January 21, 2013 in Plastic Surgery
A handy guide to that first step Many of the posts in this blog, be they regarding something non-invasive like Botox, or something more surgical, like breast augmentation, end with a recommendation to seek out a consultation with a plastic surgeon as your first step towards that new look you’re after. Some of you might […]
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