What is the best age to have a facelift?
Actually, there is no best age to have a facelift. We all age differently, some show early signs of aging by their 40's, while others remain relatively tight until their 60's. These variances can be attributed to a number of factors such as, lifestyle, sun-exposure, smoking and genetic predisposition.
When a facelift is performed at a younger age the results tend to last longer because there is more elasticity in the tissue and the healing time is in many cases shorter. A report by Drs. Lui and Osey in the Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery states that," in both short and...
Men and Cosmetic Surgery
Cosmetic procedures for men continue to be on the rise due to greater acceptance of both younger and older men who want to improve their appearance.
Today, we live in a world that emphasizes health and fitness. Men are feeling the need to look more youthful and dynamic well into their 50's, 60's and beyond. The American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery reports that, cosmetic surgery is becoming increasingly popular with men as a way to deal with image maintenance and change. For example, the aging executive may want to look younger, less tired and more vital or the older job seeker...
How Your Face Reveals Your Age
Most plastic surgeons will agree that there are three key areas of the face that can reveal the true age of a person, that being the eyes, lips and neck area. Many patients focus mainly on improving their facial features, whether it be through surgical intervention such as a rhytidectomy (facelift), blepharoplasty (eyelift) or non-surgical procedures such as injectable fillers or Botox.
But the front of the neck is often times the first thing people notice. Sagging neck skin is a telltale sign of the aging process. Restoration of the neck is an important part of facial rejuvenation. Banding, wrinkling and fullness...
Giuliana Rancic’s Personal Battle with Breast Cancer
Giuliana Rancic, host of "E News", was recently interviewed on several TV shows where she publicly shared her personal battle with breast cancer. Ms. Rancic was only 37 when her breast cancer was incidentally diagnosed when she was undergoing fertility treatments.
She first chose to undergo lumpectomy surgery on the affected breast, which proved to be unsuccessful in removing all the cancerous cells. Subsequently, she decided to have bilateral mastectomy surgery with immediate bilateral prosthetic breast reconstruction. By undergoing immediate breast reconstruction, the plastic surgeon is able to recreate the shape breast tissue through several surgical techniques, whether it be prosthetic reconstruction with tissue expander/implant or autogenous...
Med Spa Boom
The number of medical spas have grown exponentially over the past few years. In Massachusetts alone there are over 250 medical spas, from upscale salons to medical practice based spas staffed by plastic surgeons and dermatologists.
At the present time these spas are not required to be licensed and are not regulated by the state if they are owned by, or affilated with a physician even thought the physician is not required to be present at the spa.
Over the past five years the FDA received 930 reports of dermal filler injury administer by untrained personnel or in settings other that health...
Botox Cosmetics/Frequently Asked Questions
What does Botox® do?
Botox® is a simple, non-surgical procedure that may help to smooth minor imperfections in facial skin, such as frown lines, wrinkle and creases that develop through the normal aging process.
Is that procedure painful?
The doctor will administer several tiny injections to the area being treated. No anesthesia is needed. Discomfort is minimal and brief.
Who is a good candidate?
Any male or female over the age of 18 who is concerned about their appearance may be a candidate for Botox® injections.
Will I look worse if I stop having treatments?
No. Your lines will gradually revert to their pre-treatment appearance.
How long...
Celebrate the 10th year of the Brilliant Distinction Program
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Considering Low-Cost Cosmetic Surgery, Then Consider This:
A recent article in USA Today highlights the much advertised clinics that feature low-cost cosmetic surgery. These centers focus on speedy, inexpensive surgical procedures rather than patient safety. These centers often times utilize high pressure sales personnel for consultations and diagnosis. These low-cost medical centers perform in-office treatments as an alternative to an accredited surgical facility with full anesthesia. Often times there is inadequate patient screening and follow-up treatment falling well below industry standards. The main goal of these centers is low cost surgery with extremely high patient volume.
As USA Today stated in their article, " They've created these kind of...
Do non-surgical skin tightening devices really work?
There are a number of non-surgical skin tightening devices on the market today. These devices are advertised as a quick, non-surgical fix for skin laxity(loose skin). At the present time there is very little scientific validation to substantiate these claims. These devices use radiofrequency, focused ultrasound and laser energy.
The emergence of these non-surgical devices stems from the public's desire for less invasive procedures with little or no downtime. However, patients who desire tighter skin without surgery maybe disappointed with the results. These non-surgical methods may tend to be subtle if evident at all compared to more traditional surgical procedures.
Many plastic surgeons remain skeptical; however in...
Animation Video /Cosmetic Surgical Procedures
The New York Times recently posted an informative video highlighting several common facial cosmetic procedures. Visit our website to learn more about these procedures.
Click here to view this video.