Posted May 30, 2011
Your silent tents of green We deck with fragrant flowers; Yours has the suffering been, The memory shall be ours. ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow It is with solemn reflection that we remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in support of our liberty, freedom, and the values that they represented so that our children, our children’s children, as well […]
Read MorePosted May 24, 2011
Ultherapy by Ulthera is the “next big thing” in non-invasive facial plastic surgery, and likely in plastic surgery with current research on uses of the one of a kind technology on off-of-the-face body sites. Ulthera is a great therapy, but now it is even better! Thanks to innovative research and development along with the work […]
Read MorePosted May 21, 2011
Facial plastic surgery has evolved since I began my practice in 1985. Non-invasive facial rejuvenation was non-existent. Collagen and Botox cosmetic use were still 5 years away. The only available treatment for facial rejuvenation was surgery or very aggressive chemical peels. Today we are fortunate to be able to offer our patients everything from the […]
Read MorePosted May 16, 2011
“Too much of a good thing can be wonderful”—Mae West I just returned from the SkinMedica Educational Summit. SkinMedica skin care products are based on the science of beautiful skin. SkinMedica founder Dr. Richard Fitzpatrick’s mission for the company was to create products that gave his patients the best possible outcomes. When he insisted on […]
Read MorePosted 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. […]
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