The Internet: Helpful or Harmful?
Thanks to the internet, patients today have access to more information when researching a plastic surgeon and/or a specific cosmetic procedure than at any other time in history. Which is great news....
View ArticleMinimally Invasive Procedures Can Deliver Big Results
Plastic surgeons are constantly evolving, honing their craft to develop new techniques and procedures that rejuvenate the face with as little downtime and scarring as possible. Dr. Cliff Clark of...
View ArticleThe Brazilian Butt Lift Is a 1, 2 Punch
“The Brazilian Butt Lift is really a slang term for fat transfer to the buttock and hips,” says Dr. Mark Epstein of Stony Brook, NY. During this procedure, a surgeon removes fat from an area where it’s...
View ArticleRhinoplasty: Part Science, Part Art
A lot of people don’t like the look of their nose. According to the latest statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, rhinoplasty or nose surgery is the second most popular cosmetic...
View ArticleWhat will it be? Surgical or Non-surgical options?
Even 10-15 years ago, we wouldn’t or couldn’t be having this discussion — whether you should consider surgical or non-surgical options for cosmetic treatments. Times, technology, and techniques are...
View ArticleWhat’s the Secret to a Great Face?
It’s true, a board certified plastic surgeon with practiced and talented experience can work wonders taking years of worry and work and stress by way of a facelift. That being said, most skin experts...
View ArticleRewriting Your Facial Past with the Halo Laser
Our skin is everything. It is our business card and what others see first. It’s also what sticks out when there are imperfections and blemishes. The most perfect face lift procedure could easily be...
View ArticleBanish Cellulite with Cellfina
There are 64 million women in the United States between the ages of 18 and 54, and approximately 54 million of them have some degree of cellulite. That means 90% of the women in this country are...
View ArticleGetting Breast Implants while you’re “Awake”?
The biggest fear for many, many patients considering any type of cosmetic or aesthetic surgery is “going under,” or the anxiety of general anesthesia. In an attempt to address and avoid that fear,...
View ArticleSay You Want to Look Like Your Favorite Celebrity?
Our culture’s obsession with “celebrities” is at an all time high. In fact, the recent uptick in patients seeking Brazilian butt lifts and lip augmentations can be directly linked to what the media...
View ArticleALCL: Understanding the Rare Link Between Breast Implants and Lymphoma
Anyone considering breast implants is bombarded with information from friends, family and especially the Internet. While it’s important to be aware of any possible complications, the most important...
View ArticleSkin Needling For A Healthier Glow
Until recently, there were limited options to fix what can be embarrassing marks like acne scars, stretch marks from pregnancy, and lines left from surgical incisions or other trauma. Experts say...
View ArticleNo Spin Live… Vaginal Rejuvenation
Vaginal what? Rejuvenation is on everyone’s mind as the sand falls through the hourglass. Skin needs to be smoother and more even, face may need a lift, eyelids trimmed, breasts augmented… but what...
View ArticleMale Breast Reduction: Common Problem, Simple Solution
Rarely discussed although acutely apparent, Gynecomastia (male breasts) is actually quite common—affecting 40-60% of men. It is characterized by an excess of fat and/or breast glandular tissue in the...
View ArticleGetting Real: Is there a Trend toward Avoiding Cosmetic Intervention?
“Are more people—including celebrities—rejecting the notion of plastic surgery?” That was the question recently discussed by board certified plastic surgeons Drs. Stafford Broumand and Richard...
View ArticleShort Scar, Long Lasting Results with MACS Facelift
Gone are the days of the pulled back, wind-tunnel effect facelift that could be spotted from across the room. Plastic surgeons today use innovative techniques they have developed to provide their...
View ArticleThe ‘Tylenol Tummy Tuck’– Get Results With Less Pain
Who doesn’t dream of flat, toned abs? It’s part of the reason why the tummy tuck is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures. Real or perceived, it is also considered one of the most painful...
View ArticleStaying Young, From A to Z
Although they are tempting (and often very effective), jumping on every new plastic surgery treatment, therapy or surgery to keep as young looking as possible may not be the wisest move. Many board...
View ArticleFacial Rejuvenation Tips for Men
Turns out that women aren’t the only ones who don’t want to look older than they feel. According to the latest statistics from the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, men made up almost 10%...
View ArticleFive Questions That Guide Every Breast Aug
Breast augmentation is the most popular plastic surgery procedure in the United States with hundreds of thousands of procedures done each year. If you find yourself searching for information on the...
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