This may be the era of the butt. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the number of butt augmentation procedures using fat grafting increased by 16 percent between 2012 and 2013. The number of butt lift procedures went up by 80 percent between the year 2000 and the year 2013.
The demand for a more plump derrière has meant that not only are patients seeing their plastic surgeons to learn more about their options. It has also meant that some people have gone to untrained, illegal “practitioners” to have a variety of untested, usually dangerous, substances injected into their […]
For years, the only way to change the way your nose looked was through a surgical procedure known as rhinoplasty. The same was true if you weren’t happy with the wrinkles on your face or the way your skin had begun to droop or sag over the years — the only way to reduce those signs of aging was through a surgical facelift.
Luckily for people who aren’t ready for surgery or who don’t have the time or budget for a major procedure, the days of limited surgical options are long past. Now, if you don’t like your nose or want […]
In some cases, a relatively common skin condition, such as rosacea, can lead to a relatively uncommon condition called rhinophyma. About 16 million people in the U.S. have rosacea, according to the National Rosacea Society.
The condition affects much more than the skin. It can also have a negative impact on your self-esteem and confidence. While there is no cure for rosacea, a number of treatments can help you control it or minimize its symptoms.
What Is Rosacea?
As the name suggests, rosacea causes the skin to turn red, particularly the skin on the face. Small blood vessels beneath the surface of the […]
Few people want to be described as having thin lips. The phrase “thin lipped” can be used to describe a person who doesn’t have much to say or someone who doesn’t look friendly or happy. While almost no one wants to be known as the thin-lipped person, as people get older, some volume loss is to be expected in the lip area. Along with losing plumpness in the lips, the distance between the base of the nose and the top lip can become longer, making the face look more drawn and the lips look thinner.
If you are unhappy with the […]
While plenty of women want to have bigger or fuller breasts, not every woman would consider having breast augmentation surgery. For many women, wearing a push-up or padded bra is fine. But, what if you could have larger breasts, without the push-up bra and without surgery?
A Temporary Approach to Breast Enhancement
Some patients have been exploring an option that enlarges the breasts, at least temporarily, without the need for surgery. The New York Times recently reported that saline injections have become an option for some women and that some doctors are willing to perform the injections. But whether or not saline […]
Hair loss is a common condition that affects up to 56 million Americans. It typically affects men beginning in their 40’s and post-menopausal women with a slight predominance towards men. There are many causes of hair loss including nutritional deficiencies, auto-immune disorders, trauma and most commonly genetic/hormonal predisposition. While hair loss is often joked about in our culture, the psychological effects on patients can be quite debilitating. Fortunately, there are a host of new advances that are making the management of this problem more effective.
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Has father time been unkind to the appearance of your skin? Have you wondered how you might be able to restore that youthful glow? Well look no further! Here are the 6 key steps to effective anti-aging skincare for clear, healthy skin. If you are like most people, you may be confused by the variety of over the counter products being advertised. If you are in your 20’s and early 30’s with little damage then over the counter products in the classes listed below will work just fine for you.
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Facial aging is a combination of changes in skin texture, laxity/descent of soft tissues and loss of facial volume. Our anatomy, lifestyle habits and environmental factors all have a significant impact on the face from the forehead to the neck. If one zone is addressed without taking the others into consideration, it leads to less than optimal results. One zone of the face should harmoniously interact with the other to achieve a youthful appearance. Each patient’s face should be evaluated holistically.
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You’re a healthy weight, you eat a nutritious diet and work out regularly. But you still have an embarrassing roll of fat on your tummy or a muffin top that hangs over the waistband of your jeans. For years, the best option you had for removing that extra, unwanted fat was liposuction, a surgical procedure that required a few weeks downtime.
Newer, less invasive ways to get rid of your unwanted fat include CoolSculpting, a treatment that actually freezes the fat to destroy it. While CoolSculpting has earned high praise from people who’ve tried it, there are still some things people […]
The big draw of injectable fillers for many patients is that the results they provide are instantly visible. While surgery requires recovery and downtime and Botox needs some time to work, injections immediately fill the treated area, making wrinkles less visible or adding immediate volume to the area.
But not every injectable filler works the same way or provides instant results. One example is Sculptra Aesthetic, an injection that provides results over the course of a few months. While the treatment isn’t right for everyone, it can be exactly what some patients are looking for. (more…)
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