Can BOTOX® Boost Self Esteem?
We all know that BOTOX® can fight the appearance of wrinkles, but can it actually make us feel better about ourselves? Can it boost self esteem? That’s what one plastic surgeon, Steven Dayan, wanted to find out. In this recent study published in medical journal, Dermatologic Surgery, one hundred facial wrinkle patients were either ...
Is Your Face Aging You or Turning Back the Clock?
"Is your face older than you are?" That's the question a recent article in Redbook asked its readers. So, what do they mean by that? Simply put, aging is an inevitable part of life. There are, however, certain facial issues that may be aging you prematurely. And, as Redbook points out, a few things ...
Top 5 Patient Questions About Soft Tissue Fillers
More and more, patients are turning to minimally-invasive treatments to achieve their cosmetic goals. And, one of the most important non-surgical categories is "soft tissue fillers." These treatments, which include Restylane® and JUVÉDERM®, work to fill in the spaces or “valleys” of facial creases. The goal is a fresher, fuller, more youthful appearance. Still, ...
3 Reasons to Consider a Mommy Makeover for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is just over a week away — have you considered giving yourself a gift this year? Many women this year will choose to give themselves a mommy makeover. So, what is a mommy makeover? Simply put, a Mommy Makeover is a series of procedures that work to restore a woman’s “pre-baby body.” ...
The True Measure of Plastic Surgery Success
What is a successful plastic surgery? Yes, of course, a successful plastic surgery means the operation was smooth, went off without a hitch and provided the desired cosmetic results. But, was the patient satisfied? Did it change their quality of life? Was it worth it? That is the true measure of plastic surgery success. ...
Say Goodnight to Facial Wrinkles
We all know that skincare matters during our waking hours, but did you ever consider that what you do in your sleep can actually affect your appearance? We spend up to a third of our life in bed, which is making many people ask the question, “Am I doing enough for my skin during ...
Top 5 Cosmetic Issues Among Women
Everyone woman is different—we look different, live in different places and have completely different tastes. There are, however, certain things that unite us. One of the things, I’ve noticed, is how women share common cosmetic issues. As a female plastic surgeon, I can tell you firsthand that any appearance issue you’re facing, thousands of ...
Modern Breast Implant Surgery Turns 50!
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), over 300,000 breast augmentation surgeries were performed in 2011, making it the number-one cosmetic surgery in the United States. Not one of these procedures would have been possible, however, without the work of two pioneering doctors exactly 50 years ago. BBC is reporting on Drs. ...
Plastic Surgery Needs Vary Among Age Groups
What kind of plastic surgery procedures are 35 year olds choosing? How about 50-somethings? Those and many more answers can be found in a recent report from The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). This year, the society’s annual plastic surgery statistics show an interesting trend — different age groups are turning to ...
The Three S’s of Plastic Surgery | Surgeon, Site and Strategy
Exploring plastic surgery for the first time can be a daunting task. It’s easy to feel confused and overwhelmed by all the questions: What provider should I go to? Are all plastic surgery clinics the same? What can plastic surgery do for me? With “white coat deception” running rampant, the answers to these questions ...