By 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
View MoreBy Leslie Howard Stevens – Follow me on Google+ Making the decision to have body contouring surgery, whether it be reconstructive or after weight loss, is not the first hurdle to overcome especially if you are a patient that is overweight and struggling with your health. Morbid obesity can put your cosmetic procedure goals on … Continue reading Do I Have to Lose Weight Before a Procedure?
View MoreMany patients seeking a more defined and youthful-looking chin can be met with challenges in achieving their goals when diet, exercise and even a sporty new haircut fail to get the job done. A well-balanced, chiseled and prominent chin has been associated with more authority, self-confidence and even trustworthiness. With associations like that, it’s no … Continue reading The New Face of Anti-Aging: Chin Enhancement Surgery
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