Posted 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 […]
Read MorePosted June 24, 2008 in Blog, Uncategorized
I was recently asked by Colin Stewart of The Orange County Register what I would recommend if the talented and naturally beautiful star, Ms. Sally Fields, presented for a consultation in my office. My first answer was that it would depend on what she came to the office seeking. I do not believe in “telling” […]
Read MorePosted June 24, 2008 in Blog, Philosophy 101, Uncategorized
Sweet dreams funny man, you made us laugh at ourselves. May your soul be bound to eternal life.
Read MorePosted June 12, 2008 in Blog, Office News, Plastic Surgery in the News, Uncategorized
There were so many television cameras around our office the past two days that I would not have been surprised had Steve Carell, Jenna Fischer, and their Dunder Miffin Corporation pals shown up. Earlier in the week, BBC correspondent Ms. Kate Spicer came in for a consultation and filmed a Fraxel repair treatment for an […]
Read MorePosted June 04, 2008 in Blog, Rhinoplasty, Uncategorized
In the early years of rhinoplasty, having a nose that looked operated on was somewhat of a status symbol, so much so that a few surgeons had characteristic noses that they created consistently on their patients. In New York City there was the “Diamond” nose, and in Los Angeles the “Parkes” nose. Today, the goal […]
Read MorePosted June 04, 2008 in Blog, Uncategorized
I have been fortunate to use Previle Silk hyaluronic acid filler with lidocaine on a few of my patients. It is the first FDA approved hyaluronic acid filler available in the United States. It is manufactured by Mentor Corp. in lovely Santa Barbara, CA. The word “silk” aptly describes the product as it flows and […]
Read MorePosted June 03, 2008 in Blog, Plastic Surgery in the News, Rhinoplasty, Uncategorized
I just returned from The Aesthetic Show at the Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas. Over the next week or so I hope to share with you the highlights of the meeting. The largest buzz of the meeting was non-invasive aesthetic treatments for fat sculpting and facial rejuvenation. Laser and light treatments are definitely in, […]
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