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Do It Yourself Botox – A Consumer Warning

The success of Botox for facial expression relaxation has led to many imitators and knock-offs. Since Botox was clinically approved in the U.S. in 2002, many topical products from creams, lotions, and patches have become commercially available that allegedly produce ‘Botox-like’ results. People searching for a less expensive treatment option are lured in by Read More…

Tumescent Infiltration – A Fundamental Concept of Liposuction

Regardless of the liposuction technique used (traditional, ultrasonic, or laser), fluid is needed to be instilled into the treated area. In small areas (neck) , a typical numbing solution may be used (1% Lidocaine with epinephrine). But in most liposuction surgery, a solution known as tumescence or Hunstad is first instilled. This solution is Read More…

Lymphatic Massage Therapy after Liposuction

Liposuction induces significant trauma to the treated tissues, disrupting cellular contents as well as severing blood vessels and lymphatic channels. No matter how liposuction is performed, this results in significant swelling and some bruising. To help control the amount of swelling and encourage its elimination, the use of compression garments is the current standard Read More…

Rhinoplasty Reshaping of the Middle Eastern Nose

Rhinoplasty is an operation that is requested across all races and cultures. Each race to a large degree has inherent features that make it distinct from a traditional Caucasian nose. The Middle Eastern nose is no exception . While the concept of Middle Eastern is a cultural blend of many people that have become Read More…

Facelift Surgery – Avoiding Loss of the Temporal Hairline

The primary motivation for which someone undergoes a facelift is to have a better looking neck and an improved jawline. While discreet scars are an accepted trade-off for this improvement, very visible scars or significant changes in one’s hairline are not. One of the most common telltale signs of a facelift is the loss Read More…

Trends in Detection of Melanoma Skin Cancer

As May is skin cancer prevention month, it is appropriate to talk about the most lethal of the three main types of cutaneous malignancies, melanoma. The occurrence of melanoma over the past several decades has continued to increase. It seems more and more people are being diagnosed and treated for this type of skin cancer. Read More…

Product Reviews: Dysport – A New Facial Wrinkle Reducer

It has finally happened….a competitive alternative to Botox for cosmetic facial wrinkle reduction has been approved by the FDA. Last week, The FDA put its stamp of approval on the boulinum toxin A drug Dysport. (had been known as Reloxin) This was anticipated since January when an FDA panel gave it a preliminary nod. Read More…

A Resorbable Internal Support for Rhinoplasty Surgery

Contemporary rhinoplasty employs three fundamental concepts, open exposure, cartilage preservation, and structural support. The latter, partially influenced by the second principle of cartilage saving, often involves the introduction of cartilage grafts in key support locations such as the columella, septum, middle vault, and the lower alar cartilages. This ideally creates a need for straight Read More…

Botox for Painful Clenching and Bruxism

Bruxism is a common orofacial problem, which affects a large number of people all around the world. It presents as chronic teeth clenching, grinding, and temporal headaches. While not yet widely recognized or employed by most dentists, bruxism can be successfully with Botox injections. I have found Botox to be tremendously effective at masseter Read More…

Rhinoplasty – Side Effects and Risk of Complications

As one of the top five plastic surgery procedures, rhinoplasty is frequently performed and is often done with other plastic surgery procedures as well. While rhinoplasty can have great beneficial effects and every patient has high expectations, it is important to realize that it can have side effects and complications as well. In my Read More…