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Feb

New silicone gel breast implant receives FDA approval

Published: February 28, 2013

By Leslie Howard Stevens – Follow me on Google+ Another new silicone-gel filled breast implant has received the U.S. Food and Drug Administration stamp of approval. As of February 20, 2013, Natrelle 410 Highly Cohesive Anatomically Shaped Silicone-Gel Filled Implants, manufactured by Allergan, Inc., are approved for breast augmentation in women 22 and older and for breast reconstruction in … Continue reading New silicone gel breast implant receives FDA approval →

Jan

Dos and Don’ts of Aging Gracefully

Published: January 30, 2013

By Leslie Howard Stevens – Follow me on Google+ Aging – it happens to all of us. As we grow older, it’s natural for our bodies to change, though some of these changes may be less than desirable. If you want to age with grace, you’ll need to make sure your lifestyle meshes with that … Continue reading Dos and Don’ts of Aging Gracefully →

Jan

Is Botox Just for the Middle Aged?

Published: January 20, 2013

By Leslie Howard Stevens – Follow me on Google+ If you’ve done any research into Botox injections, you’ve probably come to the conclusion that the injectable cosmetic is meant to erase visible wrinkles on the face, especially around the mouth and eyes. It may come as a surprise, then, to learn that many people who elect to … Continue reading Is Botox Just for the Middle Aged? →

Dec

Not all Products Called Botox or Juvederm are Legal or Equal

Published: December 31, 2012

By Leslie Howard Stevens – Follow me on Google+ A liquid facelift, which involves strategic injection of large amounts of fillers to achieve temporary antiaging benefits, ranks as the top nonsurgical cosmetic procedure in the nation. But with such a high demand for Botox and other fillers, there has been a rise in illegal injectables. ABC Action News in Tampa, November 15, … Continue reading Not all Products Called Botox or Juvederm are Legal or Equal →

Dec

Would You Have Plastic Surgery if it Was Free?

Published: December 27, 2012

By Leslie Howard Stevens – Follow me on Google+ Positive or negative, almost everyone seems to have an attitude about plastic surgery. Headlines are made when a celebrity such as Selma Hayek declares she will never undergo the knife or a naturally-aging star such as Susan Sarandon finally gives in and has her jaw sculpted. … Continue reading Would You Have Plastic Surgery if it Was Free? →

Dec

Don’t Play the Guessing Game. The Average Cost of Basic Plastic Surgery Procedures.

Published: December 17, 2012

By Leslie Howard Stevens – Follow me on Google+ Looking for a little nip and tuck here or there? Finally ready to take the plunge and have that plastic surgery procedure you’ve been contemplating? In addition to verifying your plastic surgeon’s credentials, knowing the total cost of your procedure should be top priority for creating … Continue reading Don’t Play the Guessing Game. The Average Cost of Basic Plastic Surgery Procedures. →

Dec

4 Tips for a Successful Recovery After a Plastic Surgery Procedure

Published: December 6, 2012

A successful cosmetic procedure doesn’t lie in the hands of the plastic surgeon alone. Patients play an essential role in ensuring a full recovery by following their surgeon’s instructions and preparing a post-surgery game plan. Recovery time and discomfort vary based on procedure. Patients can establish the best plan designed to manage their personalized post-operative … Continue reading 4 Tips for a Successful Recovery After a Plastic Surgery Procedure →

Nov

Why All the Fuss About Breasts? Authors Have the Answer

Published: November 26, 2012

By Leslie Howard Stevens – Follow me on Google+ The fascination with busts goes way back in history, and a recent article on the Huffington Post may help explain why. Authors Dr. Larry Young and Brian Alexander pondered the question while discussing their upcoming book, The Chemistry Between Us: Love, Sex and the Science of Attraction. The … Continue reading Why All the Fuss About Breasts? Authors Have the Answer →

Nov

Woman’s Face Infected, Disfigured Following Medi-Spa Visit

Published: November 23, 2012

By Leslie Howard Stevens – Follow me on Google+ Yet another example of why it’s essential for patients to visit board-certified plastic surgeons for all cosmetic procedures has emerged, this time out of Florida. CNN tells the story of Isabel Gonzalez, who spent a month in the hospital after receiving bad facial injections from an unlicensed employee at Viviana’s Body Secrets … Continue reading Woman’s Face Infected, Disfigured Following Medi-Spa Visit →

Nov

Under-Eye Circles and Injectable Fillers: One Woman’s Story

Published: November 20, 2012

By Leslie Howard Stevens – Follow me on Google+ Marie Claire editor, 35-year-old Lea Goldman, was so distressed by her under-eye circles that she decided to seek a solution. In the October 2012 issue of Marie Claire she tells her story. Goldman said the circles under her eyes looked like man-holes or deep purple half-moons. She gets … Continue reading Under-Eye Circles and Injectable Fillers: One Woman’s Story →

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