Posted August 07, 2008 in Blog, Philosophy 101, Uncategorized
Recently while cleaning out my desk I came across an article with Audrey Hepburn’s list of beauty tips. Ms. Hepburn, an internationally acclaimed beauty, was allegedly a carrier for the Belgian Underground Anti-Nazi Movement in WW II as a teen. She learned the importance of a good heart as well as good character early. Here […]
Read MorePosted August 06, 2008 in Blog, Botox and Facial Fillers, Plastic Surgery in the News, Uncategorized
The PSP eReport reports that 55,000 bottles of Botox A was confiscated by Chinese police. This is an excerpt from the PSP eReport: The Chinese State Postal Authority is warning Wednesday that terrorists may use mail services to deliver lethal biochemicals. “Beijing police have detained 11 suspects involved in the illegal sales and mailing of […]
Read MorePosted August 06, 2008 in Blog, Fraxel Laser Treatment, Uncategorized
Fraxel re:pair laser treatment has gone global. Though the Fraxel repair laser treatment is still only available in the United States in a limited number of practices, I have been fortunate to have the privilege to treat patients from all over the world. Patients from out of town are seen the day after the procedure, […]
Read MorePosted August 06, 2008 in Accent XL (Fat Sculpting, Skin Tightening), Blog, Uncategorized
We have used Accent XL in my practice for the past year without any complications. When performed properly, the Accent XL cellulite treatment is very safe, and patient satisfaction rates have been very high. If too extensive of a treatment is performed at one time, some patients may complain of short lasting nausea due to […]
Read MorePosted July 23, 2008 in Blog, Botox and Facial Fillers, Fraxel Laser Treatment, Uncategorized
Has it really been 38 years since Cybill Shepherd won our hearts in “The Last Picture Show”? Cybill is still a most beautiful woman. In an interview with Patricia Sheridan of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, she was asked: Many women of a certain age are having things done to help maintain a youthful appearance. Have you […]
Read MorePosted July 12, 2008 in Blog, Uncategorized
In an entry on 6/28/08 I wrote, “Health and Beauty correspondent Marta Waller of KTLA, Channel 5 in Los Angeles has documented her Fraxel re:pair experience in a daily video blog available at KTLA.com and at The Chicago Tribune.com…….You can see the first installment at http://ktla.trb.com/news/health/ktla-video-dairy-marta1,0,3083829.htmlstory. Ms. Waller will also be featuring the story on […]
Read MorePosted July 08, 2008 in Blog, Uncategorized
The newest facial filler has been approved in the United States, Evolence. With rumors that traditional bovine (cow hide) collagen will not be available soon, this new product will be used in those patients who are unable to tolerate hyaluronic acid fillers. It is a porcine (pig skin) derived collagen product (we will have to […]
Read MorePosted July 02, 2008 in Blog, Fat Transfer (Grafting) Facial Rejuvenation, Plastic Surgery in the News, Uncategorized
At the recent Facial Cosmetic Surgery 2008 Meeting in Las Vegas, Steve Dayan, MD of Chicago, IL spoke on noninvasive methods of facial rejuvenation. His new book, “Instant Beauty” outlines methods to “look your best in one hour or less”. Originally wanting to entitle the book “First Impressions”, Dr. Dayan emphasized how we all strive […]
Read MorePosted June 28, 2008 in Blog, Fraxel Laser Treatment, Uncategorized
Fraxel Re:pair by Reliant has hit the internet in a most unique manner! Health and Beauty correspondent Marta Waller of KTLA, Channel 5 in Los Angeles has documented her Fraxel re:pair experience in a daily video blog available at KTLA.com and at The Chicago Tribune.com. Ms. Waller truly “stuck her neck out” for this investigative […]
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