By Leslie Howard Stevens – Follow me on Google+ If you’ve done any research into Botox injections, you’ve probably come to the conclusion that the injectable cosmetic is meant to erase visible wrinkles on the face, especially around the mouth and eyes. It may come as a surprise, then, to learn that many people who elect to … Continue reading Is Botox Just for the Middle Aged?
View MoreBy Leslie Howard Stevens – Follow me on Google+ A liquid facelift, which involves strategic injection of large amounts of fillers to achieve temporary antiaging benefits, ranks as the top nonsurgical cosmetic procedure in the nation. But with such a high demand for Botox and other fillers, there has been a rise in illegal injectables. ABC Action News in Tampa, November 15, … Continue reading Not all Products Called Botox or Juvederm are Legal or Equal
View MoreBy Leslie Howard Stevens – Follow me on Google+ Positive or negative, almost everyone seems to have an attitude about plastic surgery. Headlines are made when a celebrity such as Selma Hayek declares she will never undergo the knife or a naturally-aging star such as Susan Sarandon finally gives in and has her jaw sculpted. … Continue reading Would You Have Plastic Surgery if it Was Free?
View MoreBy Leslie Howard Stevens – Follow me on Google+ Looking for a little nip and tuck here or there? Finally ready to take the plunge and have that plastic surgery procedure you’ve been contemplating? In addition to verifying your plastic surgeon’s credentials, knowing the total cost of your procedure should be top priority for creating … Continue reading Don’t Play the Guessing Game. The Average Cost of Basic Plastic Surgery Procedures.
View MoreA successful cosmetic procedure doesn’t lie in the hands of the plastic surgeon alone. Patients play an essential role in ensuring a full recovery by following their surgeon’s instructions and preparing a post-surgery game plan. Recovery time and discomfort vary based on procedure. Patients can establish the best plan designed to manage their personalized post-operative … Continue reading 4 Tips for a Successful Recovery After a Plastic Surgery Procedure
View MoreBy Leslie Howard Stevens – Follow me on Google+ The fascination with busts goes way back in history, and a recent article on the Huffington Post may help explain why. Authors Dr. Larry Young and Brian Alexander pondered the question while discussing their upcoming book, The Chemistry Between Us: Love, Sex and the Science of Attraction. The … Continue reading Why All the Fuss About Breasts? Authors Have the Answer
View MoreBy Leslie Howard Stevens – Follow me on Google+ Yet another example of why it’s essential for patients to visit board-certified plastic surgeons for all cosmetic procedures has emerged, this time out of Florida. CNN tells the story of Isabel Gonzalez, who spent a month in the hospital after receiving bad facial injections from an unlicensed employee at Viviana’s Body Secrets … Continue reading Woman’s Face Infected, Disfigured Following Medi-Spa Visit
View MoreBy Leslie Howard Stevens – Follow me on Google+ Marie Claire editor, 35-year-old Lea Goldman, was so distressed by her under-eye circles that she decided to seek a solution. In the October 2012 issue of Marie Claire she tells her story. Goldman said the circles under her eyes looked like man-holes or deep purple half-moons. She gets … Continue reading Under-Eye Circles and Injectable Fillers: One Woman’s Story
View MoreBy Leslie Howard Stevens – Follow me on Google+ While it may sound like a quick fix for patients looking to increase breast size without surgery, the controversial “lunchtime boob job” will not see the light of day in the United States … and with good reason. The injectable filler Macrolane was subsequently banned earlier … Continue reading Lunchtime Boob Jobs No Longer an Option
View MoreBy Leslie Howard Stevens – Follow me on Google+ The decision to have the plastic surgery procedure you desire must be a carefully considered process to find the best information available. The procedure is a personal choice that must be discussed with your board-certified surgeon before taking the next steps. And then there’s your family. … Continue reading How to Prepare Your Loved Ones for Your Plastic Surgery Procedure
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