Posted February 22, 2017 in Blog
In recent years, dermal fillers and injectables have been touted as the solution for those seeking facial rejuvenation without a face-lift. Dermal fillers such as Botox and the like have become popular because the injection procedure is quick, there is little to no recovery, and the cost is much lower than surgery. But how do […]
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Posted March 22, 2014 in Blog
Did you know Botox only effects wrinkles that are present with muscle movement and disappear when the muscle is relaxed? Inappropriately treating a line that is present without muscle movement will lead to disappointment. For the patient, there can be a dizzying amount of choices: does it matter what kind of doctor should do the […]
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Posted November 08, 2013 in Blog
A woman traveled around South Texas recently injecting people with what appears to be some kind of liquid rubber. It was done under the guise that it was collagen or Botox, local and federal authorities said. Our recommendations to patients on Injectables and Medical Credentials can be found on these website pages: The Importance of […]
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Posted April 20, 2012 in Blog
ASPS (American Society of Plastic Surgeons) reports that the frequency of chin augmentation or chin lift surgeries has dramatically increased by 71% from 2010 to 2011. This rate surpassed the combined rates of breast implants, liposuction, and Botox. The increase in chin implant surgery is difficult to explain, but it is not so surprising in […]
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Posted March 07, 2012 in Blog
A recent article from the New York Times (Ear Doctors Performing Face-Lifts? It Happens – 29 January 2012) highlights the problems patients have had when they went to a board-certified doctor to get procedures done – but the doctor’s certification was not in plastic surgery. Face-lifts and a tummy-tucks by an ear-nose-and-throat doctors Breast augmentations […]
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