I once worked with a plastic surgeon, let’s call him Dr. Saul, who performed cleft lip and palate repairs, face-lifts, breast reconstruction after mastectomy, and even complex repairs of tendons in the hands and fingers. His practice wasn’t very busy, so he performed some of these procedures only once every few months. While the breadth […]
Your face may be the thing people notice the most about you, but you’ve got a whole lot of body left below the neckline! Many of my patients complain that they have just a little too much here, not enough there, and wonder why it’s all so much lower than it was a decade ago. […]
Cellulite is a common issue for women and even some men. Although I don’t consider it a flaw, many individuals feel self-conscious about having it and want to kick it to the curb. What is cellulite? Put simply, cellulite is a combination of dimpling, loose skin, and swollen fat pockets that most commonly occur on the […]
What is the best injectable filler? This is a question I’m asked nearly every day. The answer is: It’s not that simple. Twenty years ago we had one injectable filler: collagen. Today we have a plethora of fillers, all with their own specific properties that make each one great for a certain part of the […]
Rhinoplasties (nose jobs) are the most popular cosmetic surgeries among celebrities. But who has the best one? You might be surprised at who you see on this list! And only ONE on this list has admitted to having their nose worked on! Jennifer Aniston – Jennifer has admitted to undergoing a septoplasty to straighten out the […]
Botox injections are the most popular cosmetic treatments in the world. While I’m sure you know that Botox is great for smoothing wrinkles, you might not know that it can do a WHOLE lot more. Here are some other fascinating things Botox can do: 1. Narrow a wide jaw – This treatment originated in Asia and […]
Celebrities and botched plastic surgeries go hand-in-hand. It seems that every day a patient tells me not to make her look like a Real Housewife! With that in mind, I thought I’d reveal some of the worst decisions in celebrity plastic surgery… and what you can learn from them. Let’s start! 3. Simon Cowell and […]
Most plastic surgeons and dermatologists believe that retinoids are the most proven anti-aging creams today. Retinoids can be divided into prescription-strength tretinoin (aka Retin-A) or over-the-counter strength retinol. So which one do you choose? Tretinoin has been vigorously tested and scientifically confirmed to thicken the skin, increase collagen, reduce fine lines, lighten sun spots, and even […]
I hope you are having a good week! I recently met up with an old friend who’s begun to suffer the effects of memory loss. It was quite concerning. So I thought this week I’d share with you some tips on improving your brain and preventing memory loss. Although dementia is scary, the good news […]
I hate to say it, but summer is officially over. I am as sad as you are. Now that autumn is upon us, I thought I’d take some time this week to give you some tips on how to care for your skin now that the summer is over. 1. Sun spots? Combine IPL with […]
