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We often receive calls from patients who have had fillers under their eyes and report having a blue discoloration under the skin where the filler was injected. This discoloration is called the “Tyndall effect”. The Tyndall effect happens when the filler is placed superficially under the eye. This does not happen with every patient, but…
What is a perfectly proportioned mouth? According to hours of research done by plastic surgeons all over the world – the perfect mouth has these characteristics: The width of the mouth should be roughly 1.6 times the width of the bottom of the nose (what a coincidence — the golden ratio?). If you drop lines…
Retinol should be your new go to for skin care. What is a retinoid or retinol cream, you ask? The term describes vitamin A derivatives that unclog pores, boost collagen to reduce fine lines, and speed cell turnover to even out discoloration and smooth the skin and sometimes in as little as four weeks. The…
Rosacea is a skin condition that causes redness and often small, red, pus-filled bumps on the face. It is a very common skin condition that affects over 16 million people in the United States each year. Because of its red-faced, acne-like effects on personal appearance, however, it can cause significant psychological, social and occupational problems…
The best plastic surgeons understand the ogee curve as well as an artist. Just as an artist studies his subject, the doctor will study the patient’s face to understand the best way to perform any facial augmentation procedure. But, what is the ogee curve? The ogee curve is the central facial triangle or the double…
What is Liposuction? Liposuction or lipoplasty, is a cosmetic surgery procedure that removes fat from many different sites on the body. Areas affected can range from the abdomen, thighs and buttocks, to the neck, backs of the arms and elsewhere. The procedure may be performed under general, regional, or local anesthesia. The safety of the…
Looking for an acne treatment but confused about all of the different treatment options available? You are like a million others who don’t have the time or resources to try every new product that hits the market that promises to cure your acne. We have another option for you that will eliminate acne scars, pigmented…
What Is Cellulite? Cellulite. Most people cringe at the word. Cellulite is normal fat beneath the skin that appears bumpy because it pushes against connective tissue. It isn’t harmful, but most people want to get rid of it because of its’ appearance on the body. Cellulite affects thin people and overweight people. It can be hereditary but…
Allergan, a leading global pharmaceutical company, recently announced that it has acquired Anterios, Inc., a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing a next generation delivery system and botulinum toxin-based prescription products. Anterios has developed a proprietary platform delivery technology (NDS) that enables local, targeted delivery of neurotoxins through the skin without the need for injections, topical botox.…
Polycystic ovary syndrome or PCOS is a common hormonal disorder that affects 5%-10% of women. The diagnosis of PCOS is made when a woman has two of the following three characteristics: 1) inability to release an egg from the ovaries on a regular (monthly) basis (chronic anovulation), 2) increased male hormone levels and/or an increase…