I would ask all plastic surgeons, facial plastic surgeons, and most importantly….past, present, and future cosmetic patients to call their respective senators and demand the repeal of the 5% cosmetic tax. This tax frivolously and unfairly taxes all cosmetic patients and their procedures, some of which are in the middle class. If you remember President… READ MORE
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Hopefully everyone realizes that the month of October is breast cancer awareness month. I believe that this month is finally getting the attention that it deserves with national press and the NFL sporting the color of pink as an accessory. But let us not forget what the true message is….breast cancer will affect 1 in… READ MORE
I know this is a non-cosmetic post but I feel it necessary for discussion. There are approximately 45 million uninsured in the United States. Only about 15 million of these individuals truly can’t afford health insurance and thus should be covered under medicaid. Thus 30 million should be covered under the government run public health… READ MORE
LIPOSUCTION What is the history? The orginial description occurred in 1921 when Dujarrier used a curette to remove fat from the backside of the knee on a ballerina. Unfortunately this procedure was not successful and the technique was abandoned. The 1960’s brought a rekindle to the procedure and newer cannulas and techniques to reduce blood… READ MORE
The truth about BOTOX In this tough economy when budgets are tight, Botox and soft tissue fillers can be the most cost effective way of achieving your aesthetic goals. What is BOTOX? Simply stated, Botox is a medication that paralyzes the muscles causing facial wrinkles (chemodenervation). It was first used in 1980 to correct hyperactive… READ MORE
As cosmetic surgeries go, liposuction is one that’s an extremely sought-after procedure because of the perceived dramatic results it can achieve. It’s the second-most popular aesthetic surgical procedure in the United States, and is often seen as an instant weight reduction technique. Although liposuction does make you look better in a month or so after… READ MORE
Liposuction is one of the most common cosmetic procedures performed. Most patients that maintain a healthy lifestyle with regular exercise (3-4 times/week) and a controlled diet (low fat and moderate proportions) but still have small amounts of fat in subborn areas are candidates. Certainly, realistic expectations and nonsmokers are mandatory in my practice. Traditional liposuction… READ MORE
In tough economic times, although everyones tends to “shelter in place” and reducing spending, that doesn’t mean the we should forget about our health, our family and friends, or our looks!!!! Yes, the larger ticket cosmetic procedures could be on the “editing room floor” of your budget for 2009, however, Botox and soft tissue fillers… READ MORE
Just because 2008 was a extremely bad economic year, doesn’t mean that you should neglect your health and wishes to jevuninate. There are many non-surgical (non-invasive) cosmetic procedures that can turn back the hands of time and take only minutes to perform within the clinic setting. Most of the these procedures are considerably less expensive… READ MORE
Liposuction has become a very common cosmetic procedure. The fat that is removed can be utilized rather than disgarded. Fat grafting can be a very satisfying procedure if done correctly. It can smooth contour irregularities after liposuction, augment, and correct facial deformities. I especially like it to augment the lips and smooth the lower eyelid after… READ MORE