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

Posted November 23, 2012 in Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, Facial Procedures

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 […]

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

Posted November 20, 2012 in Facial Procedures

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 […]

Do I Have to Lose Weight Before a Procedure?

Posted May 24, 2012 in Body Procedures, Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, Reconstructive Plastic Surgery

By Leslie Howard Stevens – Follow me on Google+ Making the decision to have body contouring surgery, whether it be reconstructive or after weight loss, is not the first hurdle to overcome especially if you are a patient that is overweight and struggling with your health. Morbid obesity can put your cosmetic procedure goals on […]

Beating Wrinkles at 20-Something

Posted May 03, 2012 in Botox, Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, Facial Procedures, Non-Surgery Procedures

Lines, wrinkles, sagging and pre-mature aging aren’t only the concerns of mature women looking to turn back the hands of time. Women in their 20’s are starting to pay attention to how they can fight against early signs of aging and they’re not finding it in the latest anti-aging cream. They’re turning to Botox and […]

Plastic Surgery and Your Job

Posted January 05, 2012 in Body Procedures, Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, Facial Procedures, Non-Surgery Procedures

In this tough economy, many people are doing what they can to stay competitive in the job market. Updating their resume, working with career counselors, and continuing their education to enhance their skills are all tactics being used to help people maintain their competitive advantage. But looking good on paper isn’t the only thing job […]