Posts Tagged ‘Facelift’

Medical Tourism: The Hidden Risks Behind This New Trend

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

With summer finally approaching, many of us are planning our much anticipated getaway. And thanks to a new shift in the tourism industry, many Americans now have the option of visiting an exotic location, enjoying some fun in the sun, and while abroad, get a cosmetic treatment. Medical tourism is expanding as the popularity of…  read more

 

“MANning Up”: The Cosmetic Industry Sees A Lift in Male Clientele

Thursday, March 12th, 2009

Our society’s intense appraise of beauty goes past mere awe and appreciation. It’s become increasingly obvious that our culture rewards those who are beautiful. Having come to accept this as a fact of life, women have long learned the way they look affects their performance in the job market. The male population seems to be…  read more

 

Looking Ahead: Eyes Show the First Signs of Aging

Monday, February 9th, 2009

The eyes may be the windows to your soul (or window to the brain as we previously mentioned) but a recent study found they reveal much more. When asked to guess the age and fatigue level of people in photographs, researchers found observers were looking at the eye region almost half the time. Since the…  read more

 

Cutting Back: The Traditional Cosmetic Treatments Get a $1000 Facelift

Tuesday, January 6th, 2009

I’ve had several patients come to me recently and say, “Dr. S, I have a few areas of my face I want to address, but don’t know if now is the right time [due to the economy].” It’s understandable. For many patients, it’s hard for them to justify spending money on themselves, even if it’s…  read more

 

Rourke Wrestles with Cosmetic Surgery

Friday, December 19th, 2008

When Nicholas Cage turned down the lead in the upcoming film, The Wrestler, Mickey Rourke gladly stepped into the ring. After all, the former heartthrob [today] certainly has the face of a man who’s gone more than a few rounds as a punching bag thanks largely to his nip/tuck obsession. Though I have never treated…  read more