Category facelift

17 Feb

What to Know Regarding Body Contouring Surgery

Body contouring is a general term that refers to any surgical procedure that alters the shape of different areas of the body. Body contouring after massive weight loss refers to a series of procedures that eliminate and/or reduce excess skin and fat that remains after previously obese individuals have lost a significant amount of weight, in a […]

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29 Jan

Cosmetic Surgery and the Modern Man

Background Although men do not face the same hormonal changes with aging that women do, the male biological clock still ticks, and over time changes in a man’s appearance can lead to a negative self-image, which can take a toll on mental and physical health. Today, men are turning to cosmetic surgery in an effort […]

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22 Jan

9 Top Cosmetic Treatments for Aging Skin

1. Retinoid creams A host of over-the-counter products claim to help fight wrinkles. One option: topical retinoid (derived from vitamin A) creams; look for retinol in the ingredient list. The SkinCeuticals line has products with retinol in them to help fight existing wrinkles .  2. Over-the-counter peptide creams Creams containing peptides—short snippets of linked amino acids—can be […]

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31 Dec

Revitalize Your New Look in the New Year

Start 2014 with a New Look      It’s common knowledge that people often make resolutions to take better care of themselves in the new year.  Some get a personal trainer or a gym membership, some start a diet, but a new trend of starting the year with plastic surgery is becoming more common.  Instead of […]

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30 Dec

Three Reasons Why Fall and Winter are the Best Times for Plastic Surgery

Thinking about going under the knife, but not sure when the best time for plastic surgery may be? The fall and winter months are some of the most popular times for plastic surgery, so you may want to book a consultation now. Here are some reasons why: 1. Recovery is easier Many people are hesitant to […]

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23 Dec

Plastic Surgery Peaks During the Holidays

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… The last two weeks of December can be the busiest time of year for plastic surgery. One — because the time off around the holidays allows people to heal without having to walk around the office with any tell-tale puffiness. And two — for people getting procedures […]

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16 Dec

Top 5 Plastic Surgery Myths- by Dr. Mark Bishara, MD

Many myths surround the seemingly glamorous world of plastic surgery. But in fact, plastic surgery is a lot like every other medical specialty with highly-trained physicians providing many different services. Here are the Top 5 Plastic Surgery Myths. #5 Plastic Surgery is All About Beauty and Vanity Although breast augmentations, Botox and facelifts get all the […]

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30 Oct

Popular Plastic Surgery Procedures by Age-by Dr. Mark Bishara, MD

Plastic surgery is one of the most common procedures performed in the United States and the transformative power compels thousands of men and women to go under the knife every year. Unlike most surgeries, cosmetic procedures are not medically necessary which can make it hard to analyze the demographics. While each individual’s needs and wants […]

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25 Sep

The Lunch-Hour Facelift in 1 hour: by Dr. Mark Bishara, MD

So many women and men have thought of plastic surgery, but decide not to go through with it because aesthetic surgery procedures have a longer recovery time. While some people may be able to schedule a vacation to accommodate the time they’ll need recovering from a facelift, others simply can’t fit several weeks of recovery into their […]

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25 Sep

Is it Taboo to Talk About Cosmetic Surgery?- by Dr. Mark A. Bishara

Not so long ago, when a person went in for a cosmetic procedure, the entire procedure was kept under wraps as much as possible.  Though people speculated about whether or not someone they knew had had “work done”, rarely were such things discussed openly in public or even in privacy with friends. But cosmetic procedures […]

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