The Permanent Smile
Below is a fascinating technique (note: fascinating does not suggest good or bad, morally justifiable or reprehensible…it just means, well, fascinating) to turn up the corners of the mouth if someone has a naturally downturned smile and thus, give them a permanent smile. If you have a naturally downturned mouth, it could give other the […]
Juvederm Voluma – The Latest Volumizer!
If you’re a man or woman that has noticed reduced volume in the parentheses lines of the face or dark circles under the eyes, you may want to read this. If you’ve ever had a filler such as Juvederm, Belotero, Restylane or Radiesse, you may also want to read this. Allergan, the makers of […]
Trending: Zookeepers Performing Cosmetic Surgery on Zoo Animals?!
I write articles for my blog about three times a week and luckily, so far, I always find inspiration from a patient I’ve met or an article I’ve read. And this morning was no different. I was reading through my email and came across an e-newsletter that contained various articles related to my field – […]
Neck Lift without the Facelift!
I’ve had many patients over the years that were mostly concerned with the appearance of their neck but chose not to do anything about it because they didn’t want a facelift. But once I explained that a person can choose to have a neck lift without a facelift, they were thrilled and proceeded with a […]
Cosmetic Rhinoplasty – Open or Closed?
If you’re thinking of nose reshaping surgery, also known as rhinoplasty, having a general understanding and reasonable expectations prior to surgery is important. In general, if you’re unhappy with a bump on the top of the nose, the tip of the nose or the nostril size, you may be a candidate for rhinoplasty. And […]
I’ll Have My Botox Shaken, Not Stirred!
While it may not be clear from the title, everyone has their preference of how they like their favorite things. James Bond likes his martini’s shaken, not stirred. And similarly, or not so similarly, plastic surgeons administer botulinum toxin (BOTOX®, Xeomin® or Dysport®) based on their preference – area vs volume. Since botulinum […]
Necklifts, Exercising and the Rio 60 Second Neck Toner
I recently had a patient ask me a question about the Rio 60 second Neck Toner. If you’re unaware of this product, it is a handheld device that you place against your neck and by using different intensities, it directs low levels of electrical stimulation to the neck muscles. The idea is that it simulates […]
The Brazilian Butt Lift – To Lift or Inflate?
If you’re interested in buttock enhancement, you’ll notice a familiar name across the internet for the procedure you think you’re looking for – the Brazilian Butt Lift. Similar to how we often refer to laser lipo, it’s not always clear what is involved in laser lipo, or a Brazilian Butt Lift for that matter, and […]
Botox vs Fillers – Which is right for you?
When it comes to facial wrinkles, it can be confusing trying to understand which is the best non-surgical treatment – Botox or fillers. Well, the answer is both! First, it’s important to understand the causes of facial wrinkles. There are two: wrinkles due to overactive muscles and wrinkles due to loss of collagen. Wrinkles […]
Botox, Xeomin and Dysport for Wrinkle Reduction
While you may not be familiar with the term botulinum toxin, you’ve definitely heard its more familiar names: Botox, Xeomin (pronounced Zee-o-men) and Dysport. These products can reduce the wrinkles in the face by being injected under the skin, into certain overactive facial muscles that cause the wrinkles. The most common areas to inject these […]