Posted May 12, 2011
“If perfect is what you’re searching for Then just stay the same So don’t even bother asking If you look okay You know I say When I see your face There’s not a thing that I would change Cause you’re amazing Just the way you are And when you smile, The whole world stops and […]
Read MorePosted May 12, 2011
“…to the sole end that my beauty may soften thee; for the tears of beauty in distress turn rocks into cotton and tigers into ewes.” Cervantes, “Don Quixote” Classic literature often describes beauty in timeless accounts that facial plastic surgeons should be aware of, and embrace. The above quote from Cervantes’ classic “Don Quixote” is as […]
Read MorePosted May 11, 2011
I was privileged to attend the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery’s recent biennial meeting in Chicago, “Advances in Rhinoplasty 2011”. Course directors Minas Constantinides, MD (NY, NY), Stephen S. Park, MD (Charlottesville, VA), and Stephen W. Perkins, MD (Indianapolis, IN) deserve to be commended on bringing together a highly qualified and diverse […]
Read MorePosted May 02, 2011
While getting a little Botox this morning, an intelligent, entertaining, and beautiful patient was complimented on her eyes and eyelashes by my nurse. Our patient responded, “Latisse is life changing! Everyday I receive compliments on my eyes and eyelashes. It is fantastic! I love it!” Allergan, I don’t know if you are looking for another […]
Read MorePosted May 01, 2011
I attended our high school reunion recently. Hamilton High School, Los Angeles, CA. One of my female classmates (whom I had not seen or heard from in 40 years), who now “works with children” shared with my wife and I,in a degrading fashion, that in elementary school I was “such a little boy” and that I probably still was. […]
Read MorePosted May 01, 2011
It can be seen in any stationary spinning class in the world. Most of us have experienced it when we sit down in our jeans. It may even rear it’s ugly head during shoulder stand in yoga class. We join health clubs, gyms, go on diets, and eat healthy to try to get rid of […]
Read MorePosted May 01, 2011
Anthony Youn, MD, FACS board certified Detroit, Michigan plastic surgeon has just released his memoir of medical school, internship, and residency training. I highly recommend “In Stitches”. For those of you who enjoy hearing about what a plastic surgeon goes through from first inspiration to current practice, Dr. Youn’s book will be a page turner with a […]
Read MorePosted May 01, 2011
“…he carries his nose above a punchinello ruff, a nose that…Ah, gentlemen, what a nose! Those who see it pass by can’t help exclaiming, “No, it can’t be true!” Then they smile and say, “He’ll soon take it off.” But Monsieur de Bergerac never takes it off….He keeps it on—and runs his sword through anyone […]
Read MorePosted April 23, 2011
It is the time of the year for renewal. Themes of freedom are playing out all over the world. Support peace and freedom by “doing onto others as you would wish they do onto you”. Whether you and your family are celebrating Easter or Passover (or neither), we wish you much good health and much […]
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