Botox is a popular drug made from a toxin which is produced by a bacteria know as Clostridium botulinum. Botox is used in cosmetic procedures to remove wrinkles, crows feet, and forehead lines from the face.The way Botox injections work is that it weakens or paralyzes certain muscles so that they won’t contract. It can …
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Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) needs to be mentioned even by a doctor who is a cosmetic surgery expert. That’s because it is a serious condition which needs to be treated and as a board certified practitioner, I want to ensure that there is awareness about this condition amongst all my patients; current and future.Body Dysmorphic …
Read MoreWe discussed Gynecomastia in our previous post. Here are some more details about Gynecomastia and it’s causes.A Greek study done some years ago included 954 young men between the ages of 18 to 26. The co-authors of the study that was published in the the Annals of Human Biology found enlarged breasts in approximately 40 …
Read MoreThink we only offer plastic surgery procedures and solutions for women? Think again! We are an equal opportunity plastic surgeon and one of our most popular plastic surgery procedures is gynecomastia surgery for men. Breast reduction surgery corrects enlarged or overdeveloped breasts. It may be performed on men of any age who may be suffering …
Read MoreCell Enriched Cosmetic Surgery as the name suggests is procedure in which fat cells containing stem cells are transferred to other areas of the body. This is an experimental procedure recently performed on a patient in Plano, Texas to help reverse aging and muscle tissue deterioration.The entire process of Cell Enriched Cosmetic Surgery involves removing …
Read MoreMinimally invasive cosmetic procedures means that instead of going under the knife like in the olden days, you’ll be treated with non-ablative lasers, light-based therapies, radio frequency, acoustic waves, and sometimes also procedures done with a local anesthetic.One such procedure that can be performed non-surgically is Rhinoplasty.You know what a rhinoplasty is right? Yes, it’s …
Read MoreThe American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) published that in 2009, 12.5 million cosmetic plastic surgery procedures were performed in the United States. That number, although quite impressive, was actually one percent lower than the number of surgeries performed in 2008. Economic reasons were cited as the reason for lower numbers in 2009 however the …
Read MoreFat removal surgery also known as Liposuction is quite common and is considered relatively safe. Liposuction is widely practiced and has been around for and innovations over the years have led to the refinement of its procedures and techniques. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) published a study in their March 2010 Plastic and …
Read MoreA face lift is a cosmetic procedure done to reduce the signs of aging in the face and neck. A facelift is also known as Rhytidectomy. A face lift corrects problems such as:Sagging in the faceDeep lines or creases below the eyelids or along the nose and mouthLoss of muscle or loose skinExcessive fat around …
Read MoreA tummy tuck is also known as abdominoplasty. A tummy tuck removes excessive fat and skin and tighten weakened muscles to create a smoother abdomen.A tummy tuck may be done under sedation or under general anesthesia, depending on what your doctor recommends. One or two incisions may be made and the excess fat and excess …
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