Posted March 02, 2010 in News & Research
Like other biological matters, the answer to the secret of aging is complex. While understanding cellular aging might not result in the creation of a Youth Potion, it could help scientists and researchers to better fight age-related disorders such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Along the way, perhaps a new wrinkle treatment will also be created!
Read MorePosted February 24, 2010 in Uncategorized
In reaction to statistics that estimate 36% of Italian teenaged girls are displeased with their appearance, the Italian parliament has proposed a ban on cosmetic breast implants for girls 18 and younger.
Read MorePosted February 23, 2010 in Laser Hair Removal, Uncategorized
What’s “Manscaping?” It’s the removal of hair on a man's chest, underarms, shoulders, back and/or genital area. Some men remove all their hair including “down there” while other men remove just the most furry of hairy spots such as the chest, shoulders and/or back. I promise you that David Beckham presents a realistic look of a man who chooses to exercise "border control" with his Boyzillian wax. The complete or near-complete removal of hair in intimate areas isn't just for the girls anymore.
Read MorePosted February 21, 2010 in News & Research, Non-Surgical Procedures
Since Latisse® (with its active ingredient Bimatoprost) was approved by the FDA in December of 2008, the buzz about its ability to expand and lengthen eyelashes has been amazing.
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Posted February 21, 2010 in Uncategorized
You’ve undoubtedly heard of laser skin resurfacing. Although it sounds new, in fact, the original and “the gold standard” is the CO2 laser for skin resurfacing, which was invented in 1964 by Dr. Kumar Patel. Dr. Patel isn’t a physician.
Read MorePosted December 06, 2009 in News & Research
Recently, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (PSTF) published new recommendations for screening mammography in women. Their recommendations are to eliminate screening mammography in women age 40-49 years old unless they fall into a high risk category. The frequency of screening in women age 50-74 was decreased from annually to every two years. Previous recommendations were that routine screening for women at average risk for cancer occurs annually beginning at age 40. In addition the Task Force recommended against self breast exam.
Read MorePosted December 05, 2009 in Cosmetic Injectables, Fillers and Injectables, News & Research, Non-Surgical Procedures
Years ago, plastic surgeons focused the majority of their time on larger operations and were not "injection oriented". Many of those smaller procedures were delegated to nurses and estheticians. Many are now realizing that fillers and neurotoxins have become an integral and necessary part of a complete cosmetic surgery practice. In our practice, I have always done his own injections and has been doing them daily for 13 years.
Read MorePosted December 01, 2009 in Uncategorized
On November 21, at the 11th hour, a cosmetic surgery tax provision was slipped in the Senate Health Reform bill and at 8:00 p.m. by a vote of 60-39, the Senate approved a motion to proceed to consideration of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. It is expected that the debate on the Senate floor will last a minimum of two weeks and potentially up to Christmas and beyond. Should the Senate pass this bill, they will then have to reconcile their version of health reform with the bill passed by the House of Representatives earlier in the month.
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