Picking up where blepharoplasty left off
There’s a disconnect when it comes to performing the traditional approach to lower eyelid surgery to rejuvenate the eyes. Blepharoplasty removes tissue — the bags — from the eyes, but accentuates the...
View ArticleBeauty by Phi: A fixed point
There is an objective reason about why we perceive some people or things to be attractive in this world. That reason is the proportion or ratio of Phi.“That is, there is a mathematical formula which...
View ArticleA healthier approach to rhinoplasty
A surgeon who fails to recognize and respect the nasal valve during rhinoplasty risks worsening a patient's nasal airway. Conversely, identifying and addressing a nasal valve problem during the...
View ArticlePost-bleph prominent eye correction
Prominent eye might be a family trait or the result of disease, such as hyperthyroidism. But the condition, known as eyelid retraction or post-blepharoplasty eyelid retraction, also can be a...
View ArticleBlunt cannula technique: Pearls
Paul Nassif, M.D., F.A.C.S., a facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon who practices in Beverly Hills, Calif., and one of the featured doctors on the TV show Botched on E!, has seen it all. Patients...
View ArticleCellulite reduction: What works?
Cellulite is a stubborn genetic condition of connective tissue that pulls down on the skin causing dimples, as well as enlarged fat cells that herniate upwards creating the “cottage cheese appearance"...
View ArticleBimatoprost for ‘chemical’ blepharoplasty?
Topical bimatoprost (Latisse, Allergan) is approved for the treatment of hypotrichosis, but using it off-label might help patients achieve a chemical blepharoplasty, according to a presentation given...
View ArticleCombination treatment: better facelift results, less downtime
Nonsurgical procedures are the fastest growing area in aesthetics and can delay the need for invasive procedures, but they cannot treat all concerns, such as excess skin in the neck and upper eyelids...
View ArticleDermatologist shares top tips for treating acne
Acne seems to be nature’s cruel joke on society’s most vulnerable or stressed out, according to Las Vegas, Nev., dermatologist H.L. Greenberg, M.D.“Most teenager’s rite of passage includes some form...
View ArticleCosmeceuticals and at-home devices: What’s hot, what’s not?
Cosmetic surgery and dermatology practices that don’t offer cosmeceuticals and hand-held devices should consider it, according to Joel Schlessinger, M.D.“They can benefit patients and the practice and...
View ArticleFactoring face shape into surgical facial rejuvenation
Google the terms “facial shape and hair dressing” or “facial shape and makeup” and you’ll see the impact of facial shape within hair and cosmetic services is well understood. That’s not as much the...
View ArticleNotes on the short scar neck lift
Techniques that involve only skin removal or liposuction for neck rejuvenation commonly fall short. Why? They don’t address a key area that changes with age. It’s the deep space of the neck, according...
View ArticleWhat is your favorite technology for non-surgical skin tightening?
Does anything really work when it comes to creating tighter skin? The members of our expert panel at Vegas Cosmetic Surgery share their honest opinions about Thermage, Ultherapy and more. Browse more...
View Article3 Indicators your body contouring patient needs surgery
In the ongoing debate between surgical or nonsurgical technologies for body contouring, experts agree that there are specific indicators that surgery may be a better option for your patients. This is...
View ArticleCoolSculpting for cellulite?
Can you get improvements in the appearance of cellulite with CoolSculpting? Grant Stevens, M.D., and Jason Pozner, M.D. talk about their experience. Video panel recording courtesy X-Medica.
View ArticleDo you use energy treatments after liposuction?
Drs. Jason Pozner and Jason Emer explain how and why they use energy treatments on patients to improve liposuction results. Video panel recording courtesy X-Medica.
View ArticleWhich fat harvesting technique do you use?
Who does what when it comes to fat harvesting techniques? Drs. Andrew Campbell, Barry DiBernardo, Michael Persky, Jason Emer, Corey Maas and Jason Pozner share their approaches during Vegas Cosmetic...
View ArticleLasers vs surgery: Can you get comparable results?
...Or is it a case of apples vs. oranges? Six surgeons answer, but not all agree. Watch and find out.
View ArticleInjectable treatment for reducing abdominal fat?
It’s called Lipo 202 and offers potential benefits, including revision liposuction. NOTE: Neoethics reported in December 2015 that Lipo 202 trials did not meet primary or secondary endpoints and have...
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