Monthly Archives: March 2009
I have the utmost respect for our capitalistic society. Competition works to create better products, higher standards and a better society as a whole. That is except in cosmetic medicine. All plastic surgeons at some point in their career start … Continue reading
I must admit I’ve never been able to watch a peel this closely. Yesterday, day 4 brought continued peeling but significantly less. With heavy moisturizer use my wife was able to keep is under control. Today the peeling has, for … Continue reading
So day three brings more peeling. My wife said that in the shower this morning more of her face peeled off. Large sheets of thick epidermis found their way to the waste treatment facility. This is good because the Vi … Continue reading
So two days ago I tried the Vi peel on my wife. I strongly believe in trying out product on myself, wife or staff before my patients. This gives us an accurate assesment of the product and allows us to see … Continue reading
What an intriguing title for a blog, isn’t it? Makes you want to dive right in…to bed and fall asleep. Yes, I know, but it’s probably the most important subject when discussing a facelift – to keep fat or remove … Continue reading
As we age the effects of sun damage, gravity and genetic aging act out their cruel escapades on the face. This is most evident in the lower lid/cheek region. As the cheek ages its fat, called the festoon, moves inferiorly … Continue reading
Aging of the lower eyelids can occur in different ways: skin wrinkling lid bulging, or drooping of the lid The approach to surgical correction than depends on not only the evaluation of the lower lid but also of the cheek … Continue reading
Unless you live in a cave the sun’s UV rays are going to damage your skin. These UV rays damage skin cell proteins, internal structures and even the DNA. Now, our bodies are pretty smart, so many of these cells are lost as we … Continue reading
It’s ironic that as we strive to stay fit and keep those extra pounds off for our health it can be detrimental to facial aging. After all youth is fat; just look at any baby. As we age we tend to lose fat especially … Continue reading
Included in the March-April issue of Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery is a medical study on the safety of the Botox alternative/wrinkle relaxer Dysport. The drug was evaluated for its use on moderate to severe forehead wrinkles (or glabeller lines). … Continue reading