Have a ton of extra foundation laying around? Here’s one way to use it. Leg contouring—using makeup to create the illusion of slimmer, shapelier, and er…shinier legs—is a mainstay of the modeling industry that’s enjoyed some renewed attention lately as summer gets underway. We’ve come across several articles on the subject in recent weeks, including… Continue Reading »
Posts by Dr. Alex Sobel: Page 18
When we talk about cosmetic surgery, we tend to emphasize it as a way for people to enhance their look—i.e., rejuvenating their face or improving their proportions. While these are worthy goals, it’s important to remember what ultimately is the greatest value of cosmetic surgery: it helps people feel more like themselves. The number of… Continue Reading »
How clean is your skin? We hate to break it to you, but if you’ve only been cleansing the old-fashioned way, you’ve probably had oil, dirt and makeup residue stuck in pores, nooks and crannies for quite awhile (ew!). Lucky for you, there’s the Clarisonic SMART Profile. This nifty hi-tech handheld device uses sonic frequencies… Continue Reading »
Allergan products dominate the minimally invasive cosmetic world—and while you may not recognize that name, we’re sure you’ve heard of their brands: BOTOX®, Juvéderm®, VOLUMA®, and, most recently, Vollure™, which debuted in March 2017. Considering that there’s also Galderma, the maker of Dysport and the entire Restylane family of fillers, it makes one wonder why… Continue Reading »
Most cosmetic surgery patients want to know what to expect with recovery, but for men, this is usually a top concern after getting great results. Having an accurate idea of recovery time can help ensure you can take the needed downtime so you heal optimally. This male-specific recovery timeline will help you pull off… Continue Reading »