Just say “No!” to duck lips
Lots of women come to me asking about lip augmentation. I’d say that the #1 fear that they have is looking “over done”, like they have duck lips. You want to look better, but you
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Everything you wanted to know about facial plastic surgery: Part 2
Today we’re continuing our series where I answer questions that I hear all the time in conversations with patients, family, and friends. As always, if you have something you want to know, shoot me an
Read MoreWhat you need to know about non-surgical rhinoplasty
Over the last ten to fifteen years, we’ve seen a huge amount of growth in less invasive beauty treatments. Injectable treatments have been successfully used to correct mild to moderate degrees of aging. Botox® does a
Read MoreBeauty maintenance secrets for 50-somethings
In previous posts, I discussed beauty maintenance tips for patients in their thirties and in their forties. Why were those tips while these are secrets? Well, because when we’re talking beauty maintenance for 50-somethings, we
Read MoreCommon concerns shared during a consultation
Going to the doctor’s office can be an intimidating experience. Other doctors have written about this on their blogs from their own specialty’s perspective. Dr. Pari Ghodsi wrote a good article about basic etiquette when going
Read MoreBefore you trust your face to someone, check their credentials!
From time to time our cosmetic practice account receives emails that look like this: Look at that- “anyone may attend.” You pay your fee, attend a quick six-hour class and -BOOM- you can say
Read MoreAll about earlobes!
Earlobes are under-appreciated parts of our faces. We tend to take them for granted until they start to bother us. Many patients come to me after they have a problem with a pierced earlobe – the
Read MoreFacial Plastic Surgeons as Artists?
One of the best parts of my job is that facial plastic surgery merges art with the science of medicine. During high school and college, I was very involved with music and theater. Unfortunately, I didn’t
Read MoreAn uncomfortable subject… PART ONE
Today we’re going to discuss an uncomfortable truth. Many patients who are considering facial plastic surgery procedures choose to delay their treatments because they are worried about pain and anesthesia. While there can be some discomfort
Read MoreAll you need to know about a “Liquid Facelift”
The aging process affects our faces in many ways. On the skin surface, we develop pigment and texture irregularities. The skin also develops fine lines and wrinkles. Our facial tissues can sag leading to jowling,
Read MoreHow to minimize bruises from facial procedures
The band Train was wrong: bruises can make for awkward conversation! Any invasive facial procedure risks bruising; in general, the risk increases along with the invasiveness of the procedure. Bruising occurs when a small amount
Read MoreShot glasses are for tequila! Not for lip enhancement!
Please don’t keep up with the Kardashians in this way. Women generally prefer the look of full lips. It’s a sign of youthfulness, and procedures to enhance the shape and plumpness of the lips
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