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 »
Botulinum Toxin, commonly known as Botox or Dysport, can be called the cautious woman’s (or man’s) facelift. Like other drugs that are now common household names, the effects of this neurotoxin were discovered by accident. Botulinum toxin was first used in the late 60s as a treatment for crossed eyes. Although the treatment worked well,… 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 »
A breast lift, also known as mastopexy, is a surgical procedure designed to lift the breast to a higher, more youthful position while restoring shape and firmness. As with all our procedures, the goal is to improve the patient’s happiness, self esteem, and quality of life. Many different techniques for performing this surgery are practiced today. While… Read more »
A face lift, also known as rhytidectomy, can make the face look more attractive by creating a better-balanced and more youthful triangular shape. Classic images of beauty include timeless artistic impressions of Nefertiti. In these depictions, she is always portrayed very angular in shape with a very “triangulated” face. During the aging process, whether caused from… Read more »
Rhinoplasty, also known as nose reshaping surgery, restores a cosmetic balance to the nose. The reasons patients seek rhinoplasty are varied and may range from correction of breathing, deformities caused from cleft lip and palate, prior trauma, congenitally large or misshaped noses, or failed primary rhinoplasties. Correction of all of these causes of nasal deformities… Read more »
The aging process, weight gain and childbirth can be very hard on the youthful figure. Abdominoplasty, more commonly known as a tummy tuck or body contouring, is a surgical procedure designed to firm and tighten the belly to restore a youthful appearance. The procedure helps to address loose skin, weak muscle tissue and fat deposits on the… Read more »
Liposuction is a surgical procedure that aims to improve the balance of the figure by removing fat deposits in out-of-proportion areas of your body. The traditional liposuction technique, called suction assisted liposuction (SAL), utilizes small cannula to vacuum away fat from unwanted areas after it has been injected with a saline and epinephrine solution. Variations of… Read more »
Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure designed to restore or enlarge breasts, while keeping them natural in appearance and balanced and proportional to the body. At its heart, breast augmentation is meant to produce a balanced figure and shape, enhancing our clients’ self-esteem and improving their quality of life. Aging naturally changes the appearance of… Read more »
