Facelift remains the gold standard for facial rejuvenation. Although many great noninvasive (Juvederm, Restylane. Botox, Ulthera, Thermage, etc.) and minimally invasive (Fraxel laser, chemical peel,…
Cutting back on Botox does not compromise results after two-years of regular treatments
A new study from scientists at Oregon Health & Science University confirms what many patients have suspected for some time: After undergoing regular treatments with…
Posted in Botox and Dysport
Important Considerations Before Cosmetic Surgery
Many people ask preoperatively what they can do to minimize the chances of problems after surgery. Although the possibility of complications always exists, there are…
Posted in Miscellaneous Topics
Nonsurgical nose job – case study
Here’s an interesting alternative to surgical rhinoplasty. This patient presented to my office a little more than a year after undergoing rhinoplasty (nasal surgery) in…
Posted in Miscellaneous Topics
FDA Approves Competitor to Botox
Get ready for a new competitor to Botox and Dysport. The FDA has approved Xeomin (incobotulinumtoxinA) for temporary treatment of glabellar frown lines (wrinkles between…
Posted in Botox and Dysport
Panniculectomy versus Tummy Tuck
Patients often come to the office seeking third-party insurance coverage for their abdominoplasty (tummy tuck). That almost never occurs, as, by definition, tummy tuck is…
Posted in Breast and Body Surgery
The Results of Brazilian Butt Lift Do Not Appear on X-ray
Many of you have seen the picture posted all over the Internet: Kim Kardashian is proudly posed next to an x-ray, which reveals no evidence…
Posted in Buttock Augmentation
Summer Skin Care is Essential
With the brutal summer heat in full force, it’s important to be mindful of caring for your skin this summer. The most important tool in…
Posted in Skin care
Skin lightening without hydroquinone
Recently, the state of Texas banned the dispensing of hydroquinone, the most popular skin bleaching cream, in concentrations of 4% of more, because of safety…
Posted in Skin care
Free Latisse or Botox with your Breast Implants
Allergan, one of the major breast implant manufactures in the United States, is offering patients a free one-month supply of Latisse or 20 units of…
Posted in Breast and Body Surgery
