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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…

Phyllis Diller – The Original Queen and Ambassador of Plastic Surgery

Last week Phyllis Diller died at the age of 95. She was known for many things, from her eccentric dress, wild hair and outrageous laugh, but her stage persona was one that few would forget even by today’s comedic standards. Besides her well known comedy stand-up skills, she was also an accomplished pianist and 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…

Options in Neck Recontouring – 1. Soft Tissue Procedures

The shape of the neck has a major influence on one’s appearance, even though technically it is not part of the face. But because the neck serves as the transition point between the jawline and the shoulders, it is just as easily seen as the rest of the face. The neck shape, particularly its Read More…