Last week’s quiz on the Smart Beauty Guide Facebook page not only raised this question, but also shed light on the need for more patient education regarding the importance of credentials. There are many questions and misconceptions about the two and many patients mistakenly believe that plastic surgeons and cosmetic surgeons are equal when they… Read more »
I would like to express my gratitude to Dr. Bortnick and staff for the wonderful care I received during my almost year long treatment. Having Dr. Bortnick as a surgeon was the best decision I could have made. He was able to give me complete confidence with my decisions that were sometimes not easy. Doing… Read more »
NATRELLE INSPIRA™ Represents Company’s Latest Innovation in Breast Implants Provides New Implant Option for Surgeons and Patients Seeking Reconstruction, Augmentation or Revision Surgery Allergan, Inc. (NYSE: AGN) announced that the company has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market NATRELLE INSPIRA™ round gel-filled smooth breast implants. The NATRELLE INSPIRA™ line is… Read more »
They may be called brown spots, age spots, or liver spots, but one thing is sure: nobody wants them. The Japanese spend a big percentage of their beauty dollars on targeting brown spots, which they call “shimi.” In the United States our demand for brown spot lightening is steadily rising, especially since these discolorations can… Read more »
1. Why are most breast implants below the muscle? Dr. Bortnick: Most breast implants are placed under the muscle because most women seeking breast implants prefer the most natural appearance possible. Common sense dictates that the thinner the tissue that covers the implants the more potential for visibility . Therefore, the thinner the woman the more… Read more »
Attempts to improve breast size and shape, dating back to the late 1880s and involving implant materials such as ivory, glass balls, ground rubber, ox cartilage and sponges, have come a long way. Recent statistics from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) prove that enhanced breasts are no passing trend. From 2008 to… Read more »
Blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, can improve your face’s appearance by tightening and removing extra skin around the eyes. It may include removal of loose skin of the upper eyelids or the lower eyelids, and sometimes both. There are many different types of cosmetic eyelid surgery and they may include removal or repositioning of the fat… Read more »
Breast reduction surgery, also known as reduction mammoplasty, removes extra breast tissue and fat to restore a balanced breast that is proportional to the rest of the body. Overly large, pendulous breasts can be damaging to women emotionally and physically. Often times back pain, breast pain, shoulder pain, headaches, neck pain and rashes prompt women to inquire… Read more »
We have expanded our practice to include a multitude of cosmetic plastic surgery procedures including breast augmentation, liposuction, rhinoplasty, face lifts, body contouring and more. We do the latest treatments in laser skin treatment and are recognized as a national training center by the largest laser company in the world. Our Philosophy The Skin Care… Read more »
General Instructions Medication To Avoid (PDF) Drain Care & Log (PDF) Incision Suture Care (PDF) Botox Injections Denervation Injections (BotoxR) Pre-Treatment (PDF) Denervation Injections (BotoxR) Post-Treatment (PDF) Breast Procedures Breast Augmentation with Saline Implants-Post Op (PDF) Breast Augmentation with Silicone Implants-Post-Op (PDF) Breast Implant Removal-Post-Op (PDF) Breast Lift Post-Op (PDF) Breast Reconstruction with Tissue Expansion Post-Op (PDF) Breast Reduction-Post-Op (PDF) Breast Massage Instructions (PDF) Nipple and Areola… Read more »
