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Is the Facelift a Surgery of the Past?

As advancements are continually being made in the field of facial rejuvenation, there are more noninvasive procedures available to treat the visible signs of aging than ever before. Some may think that with these noninvasive treatment methods becoming more popular, the surgical facelift is a treatment of the past. I recently came across an article Continue Reading >>

Saggy Brows Got You Down?

A person’s forehead and eyebrows help to convey a multitude of different facial expressions and emotions. However, as we age and our eyebrows may sag. This may create a disgruntled or angered appearance even if we feel happy. In fact, according to a study presented at the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), eyelid Continue Reading >>

Disney Characters Get Plastic Surgery in Venezuela

I normally defend the many proper indications for plastic surgery, but this has gone too far. A plastic surgery group in Venezuela is using the Disney characters in an advertising campaign to somehow show that plastic surgery can make dreams come true. They show what they believe to be attractive results after plastic surgery to Ariel, the Continue Reading >>

Increase in African American Rhinoplasty

When African Americans seek facial aesthetic plastic surgery, they overwhelmingly choose to undergo a rhinoplasty, also known as a nose job, 88% of the time. Check out many more interesting facts about African American rhinoplasty in the link below! http://www.aafprs.org/media/stats_polls/m_stats.html Jonathan Kulbersh is a specialist in ethnic rhinoplasty. He trained in Beverly Hills with one of the Continue Reading >>

What is the Difference Between Fat Transfer and Injectable Fillers for the Face?

People ask me all the time, “What are the different options to add volume to my face?” I believe the real question should be, “Do I need volume added to my face, where should I place it, and what should I use?” As we age, we seem to gain more fat on the areas of Continue Reading >>

Facial Plastic Surgeries Up in Patients Over 65

Here is a link to a good article from the Chicago-Sun Times about plastic surgery. Procedures in patients 65 years and older have risen. 5% of all facial cosmetic surgery procedures used to be performed on patients 65 years and older, but currently these patients compose of 7% of all procedures. http://www.chicagotribune.com/special/primetime/chi-primetime-cosmeticsurgery_020812,0,3221981.story