Did you know there are no cosmetic surgery-focused medical residencies in the US and that fellowship training is how board certified cosmetic surgeons learn their craft? The reasons for this are twofold: first, US-based medical residencies are focused on medically necessary procedures. Secondly, cosmetic surgery is a constantly evolving field, and fellowship training in a… Continue Reading »
Like Kleenex and Coke, the name BOTOX has become synonymous with neurotoxin injectables designed to smooth lines on the brow and around the eyes. But BOTOX hasn’t been the only option for years—and new advancements in the world of neurotoxins are happening every day. While we love offering our patients a variety of options to… Continue Reading »
Yes. As with all medical procedures, there are risks; however, armed with information and questions for their provider, patients may confidently pursue their aesthetic goals with these invaluable tools of beauty, balance, and rejuvenation. Prevention of adverse events is paramount to safety. As we consider the, albeit exceptionally rare complications of these treatments, avoidance of… Continue Reading »
The conversation around breast augmentation has undergone something of a paradigm shift in the last year. As the link between textured implants and BIA-ALCL emerged, followed by the recall of Allergan’s Biocell implants, the question that many prospective breast augmentation patients now ask first isn’t which implants are best, but “are breast implants safe?” As… Continue Reading »
Whatever the size or characteristics of your individual nose, there is a natural attractiveness when your facial features complement your nose, and vice versa. And, because the nose is central, even small changes to it can dramatically enhance (or disturb) your facial harmony. Enter the non-surgical rhinoplasty, which allows patients to make various subtle adjustments… Continue Reading »