A combination of bariatric weight reduction surgery and skin contouring is the key to achieving full results. A great example of the latter is an armlift, which eliminates the dreaded bat wings caused by sagging skin around the arms. To remove the loose skin, a linear incision is made on the inside of the upper arm, opposite the armpit. The entire procedure lasts about an hour and recovery is brief. This surgery can make all the difference in a patient’s appearance and boost their self-esteem.

The study asked a group of observers to browse photographs of patients who had undergone plastic surgery and estimate their ages. Patients who had rhinoplasty were said to look younger. (Those who had dorsal humps removed ranked even younger.) Further findings indicate the rejuvenating effects of rhinoplasty are truer for patients middle-aged and older.

Now, plastic surgeons won’t go as far as performing rhinoplasty with the intention of making a person look younger. Yet, because the procedure achieves symmetry and balance of the face, it consequently improves it’s overall look and harmony.

Despite collective agreement over the restoring abilities of rhinoplasty, a facelift or injectables, such as Botox or Restylane, should not be discarded. The positive anti aging effects of a proper facelift are nothing to wrinkles one’s nose at. Visit our Procedures page to learn more about Rhinoplasty and Injectables.

BOTOX Cosmetic®- Injected with a tiny needle with results showing within 10 days and lasts for up to 6 months. Best for forhead wrinkles, crow’s feet, and frown lines.

Sculptra- Best for sunken cheeks, and building cheek bones. This injectable helps your body build its own collagen in the area. Thus, a minimum of 3 treatments is recommended and results last for up to 2 years.

Juvederm, Prevelle Silk and Restylane- These are fillers made from Hyaluronic Acid, a substance that is naturally found in our bodies and therefore well tolerated and with minimal side-effects. These fillers are clear, long lasting and very forgiving. Since they take on the color of the skin, they are also great for lip enlargements. Radiesse is also available for a longer-lasting result.

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Certainly a good point made by Ms. Miller, and one that industry executives seem to agree on, is that this quick transformation can be addicting.  “Its human nature” one cosmetic industry expert said.

Do you agree with Miller and industry executives -  Are you buying a state of mind? Should advertisers use the “human nature” factor to grab your attention? Even more interesting… do you care? Looking good and feeling good have always been intimately connected.

Whether it is a super-quick fix with makeup or a little less quick fix with cosmetic surgery, looking good is just another way to help you feel great. Make it happen!

Parts of the original post featured on CNN.com.

A lot of advertising hype has appeared  lately about a “Stem Cell Facelift”. At our big yearly Aesthetic Surgery meeting in Boston,  Dr. Peter Rubin reviewed the literature on the so-called Stem Cell facelift. He noted that there is no consistent technique for this method. The”stem cell facelifts” being advertised are simply regular facelifts with regular fat grafting and don’t involve any special stem-cell work at all. He also stressed that there is NO DATA that this technique is superior to a regular facelift with standard fat grafting.

So, as of now, there is  “marketing hype” but no miracle lift to regrow your youthful skin. While we await the real-life Dr. Frankenstein to grow new body parts, the relatively easy mini facelift or laser resurfacing are still the gold standard. Sometimes you have to look at advertising claims carefully to see that while someone’s nose may be growing as they speak, it won’t be yours!

The Food and Drug Administration is ordering sunscreen manufacturers to change the way they label their products to prohibit the use of some marketing terms and clarify others. The rules are designed to clear up confusion about “sun protection factor,” SPF, and other terms like “waterproof.”

SPF measures a sunscreen’s ability to prevent sunburn. However, this only measured ultraviolet B (UVB) light. Scientists now know that ultraviolet A (UVA) is a major cause of both aging and contributes to skin cancer.We need to take not of both types of the sun’s rays. The new FDA regulations will help by requiring any sunscreen that calls itself “broad spectrum” to protect against both UVB and UVA.

Many would also like a sunscreen that did not wash off in the water.

The FDA now says there’s no such thing as a waterproof sunscreen. They all wash off in the pool, or with sweat. Starting next summer, the best a label will be able to claim is that a sunscreen is water resistant.

So how do we avoid cancer-causing rays while manufacturers change sunscreens and their labels?

Tan Wisely!

A- While a SPF of over 30 should be good enough on the UVB side, you should read the label and look for UVA protection as well. Next year, you will just look for “Broad Spectrum”

B- Look for current products to claim at least “water resistant”. Even with that claim, reapply at least every two hours.

C- Wear sun-protective clothing. Especially a brimmed hat.

The new labeling will say on the products that sunscreens labeled as both “Broad Spectrum” and “SPF 15” or higher not only protect against sunburn, but, if used as directed with other sun protection measures, can reduce the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging. For these broad spectrum products, higher SPF values indicate even higher levels of overall protection. Sunscreens not labeled as “Broad Spectrum” or that has an SPF value between 2 and 14, has only been shown to help prevent sunburn.

Of interest is that the FDA proposes to limit SPF to 50, an indication that they may feel that higher numbers are not a realistic measure of effectiveness.

There is no doubt that less sun exposure will leave you looking younger longer. Tan wisely!

This is an example of before and after breast implants.

If breast implants are placed totally behind the muscle, and no shortcuts such as partial coverage or dual plane implants are taken, then the result is almost always amazingly undetectable. Many people believe that breast implants have to look bad and feel fake. This is, in fact, often the case. Many surgeons do implants only occasionally and are hesitant to go for total coverage and wait with you while they drop into position. Experience proves that taking the extra care here really is worth it. There are a few keys to avoiding these problems and having breasts that look and feel real. After all, the goal is to have breasts that look and feel real but are larger.

First… the reason they call you a patient, is you have to be patient. If the implant is totally under the muscle, the edges won’t be visible, they will not appear artificially round and they will have a nice natural shape. Initially, since the muscle is intact, the implants will be compressed inward and upward, riding higher than they should. A few months of wearing either loose clothing or layering to avoid the need for a bra, and they will drop into position. Done this way, the implant is hidden behind the natural slope of the pectoral muscle.

The second key is a natural feel. Saline implants can sometimes be felt as implants. They are firmer and in some, you can feel the implant buckle in and out when you press on it. Silicone implants are usually undetectable to feel. Breasts enlarged with silicone feel totally natural in most cases. Only unusual formation of scar tissue would change that. Silicone implants have been re-released by the FDA since 2006 as they are felt to be safe. Interestingly, even saline implants have silicone shells, so all implants are actually silicone. See the link here for a more complete explanation… www.webplastics.com/breast.htm.

So total muscle coverage, a little patience waiting for them to drop, and silicone implants will usually result in breasts that look and feel like they were made by mother nature.

These just don’t look like implants.

While we will do our best to keep this blog consistent with what we think is great information, please understand that as the public can post, and even if the post comes from us, you cannot take what you read as medical advice for you ar any particular case. Each case, and each person for that matter, have their own unique set of contributing factors. Only your doctor can really give you the right advice for you.  Instead, use this as a guide to help you ask the best questions at your own consultation or follow up visit.

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Dr. Studin