Two of the most common mistakes that couples suffering from infertility (and even some physicians) make are holding off on treating the underlying cause and performing futile, ineffective treatments that only waste time, energy and money.
The “alphabet soup” that often accompanies a physician’s name is meant to clarify his or her credentials. Unfortunately, without an appropriate glossary of terms and acronyms, often the letters and titles lead to more confusion.
Forehead lifting is a very powerful way to rejuvenate the upper face and upper eyelids. It can be used to restore a youthful shape to the eyebrows by sliding the forehead upward and maintaining it in an improved position.
In a world obsessed with the Atkins and South Beach diets, where the number of diet pills sold is increasing, it should come as no surprise that thousands of people are successfully losing significant amounts of weight each year. Unfortunately, this can leave loose, hanging skin behind.
The “no downtime” procedure refers to any facial enhancement treatment that does not require time off from work or social engagements. The trend started a decade ago with so-called “lunchtime” peels.
What is ultraviolet radiation and what is UVA? Why do we need to block it and how can you tell if your sunscreen does a good job? These are important questions but not ones easily answered by the average consumer.
Mild to moderate male pattern hair loss affects approximately 50 percent of men by age 50. The exact cause of male pattern baldness is unknown, although there are several contributory factors.
Would you like a facelift that didn't show any scars? A facelift that left you looking younger and more refreshed, without any of that pulled, unnatural look that you've seen? A facelift subtle enough to be useful for the early signs of aging in your thirties, yet powerful enough to be used in your fifties, and still avoid visible scars in front of the ears?
The mini-brow lift is a quick, minimally invasive method of correcting the lax frontalis forehead muscles and ‘over-pull’ of the eyebrow depressors or “frown lines.” The principle goals of this procedure are to elevate the eyebrow along the bony arch, and to achieve symmetry of the eyebrows.
One of the newest trends in cosmetic surgery revolves around what we call “volume replacement.” Until recently, rejuvenation surgery involved treatment of the skin through tightening or repositioning. However, much of facial aging occurs as the soft facial tissues are lost with aging.
Dr. Greenberg is a board certified Plastic Surgeon and former President of the California Society of Plastic Surgeons. He answers a number of commonly asked questions about breast augmentation to educate potential patients about the procedure.
One of the first places we show age is around the eyes. The skin surrounding this area is the thinnest on our body and the sockets that nature designed to protect the eyes encourage the skin to stretch, muscles to weaken, and excess fat to gather above and beneath the lids.
No matter what type of aesthetic facial surgery procedure you may be considering, preparing your body, skin, and mind before the procedure is critical.
Have you ever wondered why your friend who always looked tired and worn out suddenly came over one day looking like she had finally gotten some rest? Do you wish there were something you could do that could give you that same rested look?
Scars come in many sizes, shapes, and colors. They can be red, brown, blue, or white. Some are raised, while others are depressed, indented, or bound down to underlying bone or muscle. Some are hard and some are soft.
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