Plastic Surgery Newsletter
Sunscreens and the FDA
In the June 2012 issue of InStyle Magazine(p. 159-160), “Burning Questions” attempts to provide, in a light and entertaining fashion, answers to various questions men and woman often have about sunscreens. I would consider this article a little on the “light side”, however,as it contains such amusing sections as edible sunscreens. Nevertheless, it does raise the […]
Read MoreVolumizers & Refiners: A Perfect Match
In the first section of this two-part series, we discussed Sculptra Aesthetic, a filler which helps in the restoration of facial volume. This is important for recreation of a youthful appearance to the contour of a person’s cheeks, mandible (jaw), temples and chin as well as for helping eliminate deep folds, lines and wrinkles. While Sculptra provides […]
Read MoreWhy Disclosing ALL Medications To Your Doctor May Be More Important Than You Realize
There is an interesting article in the March issue of the Aesthetic Surgery Journal from Drs. Wong, Gabriel, Maxwell, and Gupta of Loma Linda University in California. This review article which was titled: Bleeding Risks of Herbal, Homeopathic, and Dietary Supplements: A Hidden Nightmare for Plastic Surgeons? (Aesthetic Surgery Journal 32:332-348) Soon after I moved into my […]
Read MoreBeauty & The Beast: Plastic Surgery & Smoking
Plastic surgery comes with many perks. There are obvious physical rewards, emotional benefits and the satisfaction of achieving personal goals. As anyone knows, achievements don’t come without some responsibilities. And when it comes to your plastic surgery procedure, one major responsibility is smoking cessation. Although this proposes a challenge for any habitual smoker, your surgeon’s […]
Read MoreVolumizers & Refiners: A Perfect Match
Part 1: Volumizers We’re all familiar with the physical changes that come with aging. One of which is the loss of volume, particularly evident in our faces. We begin to notice a hollowed effect in our cheeks, chins and temples – among other places. In fact, when people were polled about what makes a person […]
Read MoreTen Keys to Consider When Shopping for Cosmetic Surgery
Today we have more choices than ever before when deciding on ways to improve our appearance. There are a myriad of technologies, procedures, and products available, which for many patients, is the primary focus. However, we believe that there are ten key points that should be just as important, or more so, than which procedure […]
Read MoreLaser Resurfacing: Perhaps The Perfect Non-Surgical Pick-Me-Up For Your Skin
Unquestionably, over the recent years, lasers have transformed treatments for many skin imperfections such as sun damage, scarring, skin texture, wrinkles and skin tightening. With factional technology, which was introduced over seven years ago, tiny points of laser light can be distributed by a laser handpiece or scanner in a pattern that leaves columns of […]
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