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Plastic Surgery Wisdom – Good vs Perfect Results

  One of the most storied bits of wisdom amongst plastic surgeons is the phrase ‘the enemy of good is perfection’. This undoubtably applies to many fields of endeavor throughout life and basically refers to the idea that striving for a perfect result can sometimes lead to the opposite effect. Trying too hard, trying to Read More…

Case Study: Breast Rejuvenation in Older Women with Implants

  Background:  The popularity of breast augmentation surgery has much to do with its immediate effect at creating a larger and fuller breast mound. As the number of breast augmentation surgeries have continued to increase over the past decade, ‘older’ women are more frequently having the procedure. While once thought of as just a cosmetic Read More…

Auriculotemporal Nerve Decompression for the Treatment of Temporal Migraines

  The trigger point mechanism for migraine headaches has been revolutionary in helping some patients achieve partial or complete relief of their headaches. It is based on identifying one or more of the four peripheral triggers points, frontal (supraorbital/supratrochlear nerves), occipital (greater occipital nerves), temporal (zygomaticotemporal nerve) and nasal (septum/turbinates), for injectable Botox or surgical Read More…

Liposuction and the Theory of Fat Re-Accumulation and Redistribution

Liposuction remains the most effective method of instantaneous fat reduction. Studies and surveys have repeatedly shown that its initial effects are very visible and, as a result, has a high patient satisfaction rating. But well done long-term studies are lacking that evaluate what happens to the contours of the treated areas as well as other Read More…

Plastic Surgery’s Did You Know? The Growth of Cosmeceuticals

While plastic surgery procedures have increased significantly over the past decade, it is no surprise that the simplest form of cosmetic enhancement, cosmeceuticals, has increased as well if not more. Applying a topical lotion, cream or serum to prevent, improve or cure cosmetic concerns has been used since Egyptian times. Retail sales of cosmeceuticals in Read More…

Case Study: Blepharoplasty for Puffy Eyes in Men

  Background:  The eyes may be the window to the soul but there are also good indicators of how the face is aging externally. Aging first starts around the eyes and continues to progress as one gets older. This occurs because of the frequent motion of the eyelids and the orbicularis muscle that surrounds them. Read More…

Plastic Surgery’s Did You Know? The Safety of Botox

  The popularity of Botox injections for facial wrinkle reduction continues to increase. In the U.S. last year alone nearly five million Botox treatments were given. And this does not include treatments for medical conditions. Like all drugs, there are side effects but they are far and few between. The most significant aesthetic one is Read More…

Platelet-Rich Plasma Facial Injections – Youth Serum?

  The search for a ‘magic serum’ that has the ability to rejuvenate the face and its overlying skin is both an unsolved hope and an endless quest. There are more topical creams and lotions that allege to create more youthful skin that one could ever purchase. But attention recently has turned to  injectable options Read More…

Options in Neck Contouring – 2. Hard Tissue Procedures

  While the soft tissues dominate the surface area of the neck, they are not the only elements that give it its shape. Several hard tissue components comprised of bone and cartilage also make a contribution. The form of the jawline is on the upper edge of the neck and is the superior suspension point Read More…

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