Monthly Archives: December 2009

Making a good decision about plastic surgery depends on having all the necessary information.  So before you get that long-awaited breast augmentation, tummy tuck or laser treatment, you need to get all the facts. Why should I research my procedure? … Continue reading

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There’s no doubt about it, I am no “private person.”  You ask me pretty much anything and I’ll tell you.  I’m strong in my personality and convictions so I’ve got nothing to hide. Many physicians take great care to never … Continue reading

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A recent CNN article about the unfortunate death of Solange Magnano offers some useful advice for anyone considering plastic surgery.  We’re giving you the rundown here in compressed form, but you can read more in the link below: What really … Continue reading

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Dr. Alan Gold describes it best as “the blind leading the blind” in this piece about do-it-yourself cosmetic procedures.  Apparently, a woman in Texas was posting instructional videos on how to self-inject substances purchased from her company website, Discount Medspa. … Continue reading

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We made this poll to get an idea of what patients and non-surgeons think of the proposed “Botax” or elective cosmetic medical tax, because for the most part, that’s who could end up paying for it. As posted last week, … Continue reading

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