Risks (and Benefits) of a Deep Chemical Peel
Earlier today, a viewer of my YouTube video on the phenol-croton-oil deep chemical peel, asked about the risk of hypopigmentation (skin lightening). In other words, with a deep chemical peel, aside from improvement in deep wrinkles, does the skin lose pigment and result in patches of lighter skin? As you can see in this […]
Sientra Round and Shaped Breast Implants [video]
Patients often ask what the differences are between round and shaped breast implants. The short video below compares the various options you have when it comes to breast implants for your breast augmentation or breast reconstruction. Either round or shaped implants can be used in cosmetic breast augmentation but the wide-based shaped implant is more […]
2014 Annual Plastic Surgery Pricing Report Unveiled
What’s the first thing you want to know about plastic surgery but the hardest to find? Pricing, cost, budget, how much this is going to set me back and can I afford it? Plastic surgery pricing can be very difficult to understand because there are so many factors involved such as the surgeon’s fee, OR […]
More on Chemical Peels
Sagging facial skin can be treated with a facelift but there are some stubborn deep lines around the eyes and mouth, due to either genetics, sun or smoking, that a surgical procedure can’t fix. For those stubborn lines, I recommend chemical peels. Very fine lines can be treated with a chemical peel by an aesthetician. […]
TCA Chemical Peel in the NY Times
In this recent article in the NY Times, the compound trichloracetic acid (TCA), often used for light chemical peels by doctors and aestheticians to resurface the face and minimize or remove very fine lines, is finding itself being labeled as a human carcinogen. “Recently the International Agency on Cancer Research moved to classify it as […]
Annual Plastic Surgery Pricing Report for 2013
Have you ever searched the internet trying to find plastic surgery pricing, only to find cryptic or incomplete pricing information? Have you ever called a plastic surgeon’s office and asked how much a procedure costs and the receptionist said that the doctor doesn’t give estimates over the phone without seeing your first? And then you […]
Comparison of Mentor, Allergan and Sientra Breast Implant Cohesiveness
Before you see you doctor about breast implant surgery, read this first! There are several types of implants among 3 manufacturers currently in the US. So it can be confusing to know what you want. Hopefully the information below will help you break things down. And before we get started, these are my opinions and […]
New BuildMyBod Smartphone App Helps Consumers Plan and Price Cosmetic Surgery
Now, candidates for cosmetic and plastic surgery – whether optional or necessary – can turn to BuildMyBod. Tammy Wolf, TMCnet iPhone News Cosmetic surgery is no small feat, as finding the right doctor, a plan of action, and the best price for the procedure, and not to mention recovery, […]