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Oct

Botox®: FDA Approved for Crow’s Feet

Botox® Cosmetic - onabotulinumtoxinA – has just been approved by the FDA to treat moderate to severe wrinkles around the eyes. Botox® Cosmetic was initially FDA approved in 2002 for the temporary improvement of frown lines between the eyebrows, and...

Oct

Mommy Makeovers: Breast and Belly Beauty

As all of us mothers know, pregnancy is not a walk in the park. What many of us don't find out until after baby is born, is to what extent carrying the bundles of joy in our bellies for all those months impacts our body’s appearance. The primary effects are on the bre...

Oct

Eyelid Appearance and Sleep Deprivation

One of the first areas both women and men may notice early signs of aging is in their upper and lower eyelids. Besides factors such as genetics, sun exposure, and smoking, which are known to contribute to the appearance of the eyelids, sleep is also potentially involved in affect...

Oct

Liposuction, Tummy Tuck, or Both?

Many patients seek to improve the appearance of their abdominal area, whether it's to remove excess fat, tighten skin and muscles, or achieve a more defined waistline. Due to the number of plastic surgery options available, some may be unsure of which procedure would...

Oct

Considerations in Breast Enhancement: Silicone or Saline Implants and Fat Injections

We've come a long way since the initial introduction of breast implants. Today’s new implants include numerous different saline and silicone gel filled options. In addition to implants, autologous fat injections - also known as fat grafting, fat transfer or lipo...

Oct

Facial Fixes – Something For Everyone

In years past, facial plastic surgery procedures comprised a menu of lifts - eyelid lift, brow lift, midface lift, facelift, and necklift – as well as rhinoplasty, chin implants and liposuction, which might be coupled with a skin resurfacing treatment. These days, alm...

Oct

Do’s and Don’ts of Breast Beauty

We often think about beauty in terms of certain parts of our bodies, such as our noses, eyes, or faces. As plastic surgeons, we also consider the appearance of a woman's breasts, and there are various procedures designed to beautify the breasts. You may be surprised to lear...

Oct

Social Media Influences on Plastic Surgery

Technological advances have paved the way for us to spend more time on our cell phones, surfing the web, and engaging in social media interactions. Increasingly, we are seeing that these trends influence the types of plastic surgery procedures patients are requesting. For instanc...

Oct

Considerations In Breast Augmentation

Many women think their breasts are too small and would like them enhanced; if you're considering breast augmentation, you have plenty of company. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), Americans spent more than $1 billion on breast augmenta...

Oct

Fat Grafting to the Breasts

One of the techniques available to plastic surgeons for improving the appearance of the breast in breast reconstruction patients is fat grafting. This modality, which involves removing fat from another area of a patient's body, such as the abdomen or thighs, and injecting i...

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