Cosmetic Procedures

A 3-D Twist on Rhinoplasty Improves “Nose Jobs”
Cosmetic Procedures

A 3-D Twist on Rhinoplasty Improves “Nose Jobs”

Bardia Amirlak, MD, FACS | June 20, 2018

With rhinoplasty (aka a “nose job”), it’s tricky for the patient to describe to the surgeon the changes he/she is seeking. Until now…

Can Home Ultrasound Give You Better-Looking Skin?
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Can Home Ultrasound Give You Better-Looking Skin?

Jennifer Peterson, MD | September 2, 2015

Dermatologists and plastic surgeons use ultrasound all the time. A well-placed ultrasound device can, for example, help tighten skin to…

Wrinkle-Filler Injections Could Make You Go Blind
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Wrinkle-Filler Injections Could Make You Go Blind

April 17, 2014

Some people are willing to go to great lengths (and expense) to get rid of their wrinkles, if only temporarily...so…

Plastic Surgery: The Ugly Truths
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Plastic Surgery: The Ugly Truths

Anthony Youn, MD, FACS | April 15, 2014

You could be putting your health at risk—and wasting your money. Americans set a new record last year for the…

When an Eyelid Bump Lingers
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When an Eyelid Bump Lingers

Eric Berman, MD | June 5, 2013

Have you ever heard of a hordeolum? This is the medical term for a sty during its acute phase—when it…

Ugly Truth about Dermal Fillers
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Ugly Truth about Dermal Fillers

Audrey Kunin, MD | August 28, 2012

FDA Identifies Dangers of Dermal Fillers Celebrity tabloids and TV shows often critique excessively pouty lips and other cosmetic procedures…

Why I Love Lasers to Zap Fat
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Why I Love Lasers to Zap Fat

Mark A. Stengler, NMD | August 28, 2012

A Breakthrough Technology How can I get rid of this belly fat? That is the question countless patients ask when…

Get the Plastic Surgery Results You Imagined
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Get the Plastic Surgery Results You Imagined

Richard D’Amico, MD, FACS | August 21, 2012

Choosing the Right Doctor for Your Cosmetic Surgery Demand for cosmetic procedures continues to soar each year, with Americans getting…

Good-Bye, Thigh Hairs
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Good-Bye, Thigh Hairs

Andrew Rubman, ND | August 8, 2012

Some women don’t mind those coarse hairs that creep down past the panty line and onto the inner thighs—but some…

Newest Ways to Whiten and Brighten Eyes
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Newest Ways to Whiten and Brighten Eyes

Brian S. Boxer Wachler, MD | August 8, 2012

If blood-shot eyes make you so self-conscious that you wear sunglasses, take note. There are a number of things you…

How to Not Regret Your Cosmetic Surgery
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How to Not Regret Your Cosmetic Surgery

Alan Engler, MD | July 26, 2012

To love the results of your cosmetic surgery, you need to have a realistic idea of what various procedures can…

A Permanent Solution for Cellulite?
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A Permanent Solution for Cellulite?

Jennifer Peterson, MD | July 13, 2012

With summer in full swing, there’s one thing that most women can bond over—how to hide their cellulite while wearing…

For Breast Reduction, Younger Is Better
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For Breast Reduction, Younger Is Better

Michele A. Shermak, MD | May 31, 2012

Chronic back and neck pain…gouged shoulders from bra straps…posture problems…discomfort during exercise…feelings of self-consciousness. These are common...

Tempted to Try a Vampire Face-Lift?
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Tempted to Try a Vampire Face-Lift?

Ali Vafa, MD, MPH | February 3, 2012

Despite its creepy name, a new cosmetic procedure does not actually involve a bite to the neck. It does require…