It has been said that the eyes are the window to the soul. This speaks loudly, as the goal of any facial rejuvenation procedure is to restore attention back towards the eyes. What happens when that window is missing its drapes!
We often see patients that come in and have had prior blepharoplasty or eyelid [...]
The answer to the above question- none of them.
What?! Are you nuts, I can’t believe you just said that! So what do I mean by this?
Simply put, a builder does not build an entire house out of concrete, just as Michaelangelo did not paint the entire Sistine Chapel [...]
After a very thorough review process we have introduced the latest addition to our practice, a fractional CO2 laser for skin resurfacing. Aside from the technical and clinical reasons I chose this particular laser, I want to review why I think this technology is the biggest thing to come out in lasers since the first [...]
As many of my patients know, I thoroughly research and investigate any new product on the market in order to provide the best possible cosmetic care to my patients. I will only introduce something new into my practice if I think it will be better or adjunctive to what is already avaialble. In addition, safety [...]
Today Medicis has announced that Dysport has been approved by the FDA for aesthetic and therapeutic indications. Reloxin is the cosmetic name for Dysport, which has been available in Europe for some time. Reloxin has passed through the US Food and Drug Administration’s stringent policies for use in the US.
Reloxin is the much anticipated alternative to [...]
One of the most important concepts in understanding facial aging is the idea of deflation. As we age, unlike in the rest of our bodies, the face loses its fullness/volume. This exposes the underlying bone, allows the skin to sag, and contributes to an aged appearance.
Facial volume is often overlooked when thinking about rejuvenating an [...]
Every day patients come to my office desiring to look younger. There are so many amazing procedures, non-invasive and surgical that can be performed to make you look younger in the most natural appearing way. However, I want to dedicate this blog to a very important product that everyone in South Florida should be using [...]
There is a new kid on the block. In the next couple of months, the FDA is likely going to approve Reloxin for a cosmetic indication to treat wrinkles. Botox received its cosmetic indication by the FDA in 2002. For the past 7 year Botox has enjoyed a competition free environment. In this same [...]
This is Part 3 of the video journey series. This video consists of the post operative interview along with an in depth, side by side review of the deep plane facelift results.
In order to give you the best possible viewing experience, this is documented in high definition. If the video is slow on [...]
This is Part 2 of the video journey series. In this video you will experience the day of surgery with an interview immediately prior to the procedure. I review the incisions used for a deep plane facelift, and you will have the opportunity to see an interview with her the day following the surgery. [...]