Recent Posts in Non-Surgical Procedures Category
Posted on Nov 28, 2011 By Westlake Village Plastic Surgeon
Christmas is just weeks away and if you are like many people, you are trying to complete your holiday shopping. You may also be struggling with gift ideas for that close loved one in your life. If ...
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Posted on Oct 17, 2011 By Westlake Village Plastic Surgeon
Our faces contain natural collagen and elastin that keep skin firm. However, as we age, we begin to lose some of this natural collagen and elastin which can result in the appearance of fine line, ...
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Posted on Oct 3, 2011 By Westlake Village Plastic Surgeon
Over the past few years, more and more people have heard the word Botox. However, many people assume that this non-surgical treatment is just for Hollywood stars when, in reality, countless people are ...
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Posted on Aug 29, 2011 By Westlake Village Plastic Surgeon
With wedding bells ringing in the distance, many brides start wondering how they can look their best for the day they say "I do". In the past, brides had limited options for looking their ...
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Posted on Jul 11, 2011 By Westlake Village Plastic Surgeon
After a small clinical study, researchers say that a new anti-wrinkle drug may work better for treating crow's feet than the well-known drug, Botox . Researchers assert that Dysport, a drug by ...
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Posted on May 16, 2011 By Westlake Village Plastic Surgeon
In 2011, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery released several predictions for trends this year. The predictions made by the organization were based upon interviews with leading plastic ...
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Posted on Apr 18, 2011 By Westlake Village Plastic Surgeon
Restylane, long used to smooth deep wrinkles, may now be approved by the Food and Drug Administration to be used as a lip enhancer as well. However, not all doctors will wait for FDA approval before ...
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Posted on Apr 4, 2011 By Westlake Village Plastic Surgeon
When people choose to have Juvederm, the procedure is not too complicated. During procedures, the Juvederm gel is injected with a syringe into the mid-to-deep dermis of people's facial skin. The ...
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Posted on Mar 16, 2011 By Westlake Village Plastic Surgeon
This week, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons filed a report pertaining to 2010 data. The report detailed cosmetic procedures obtained by men and women and indicated that breast augmentation ...
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Posted on Mar 7, 2011 By Westlake Village Plastic Surgeon
Recently, the Los Angeles Times reported that more people between the ages of 13 and 19 are choosing to have reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. In fact, it is said that in the year 2008, ...
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Posted on Jan 19, 2011 By Westlake Village Plastic Surgeon
According to numerous plastic surgeons, many patients are opting to get more than one cosmetic procedure performed at a time. Instead of having each procedure separately, patients are maximizing their ...
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Posted on Dec 22, 2010 By Westlake Village Plastic Surgeon
Juvederm is an FDA approved HA filler that is meant to last up to one year. This product is a smooth gel that is used as a dermal (skin) filler. When applied by a physician or cosmetic surgeon, ...
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Posted on Oct 25, 2010 By Westlake Village Plastic Surgeon
When people choose to have Botox procedures, they will be provided with after care instructions from the medical professional that is administering the injections. If people follow these instructions, ...
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Posted on Oct 8, 2010 By Westlake Village Plastic Surgeon
Patients often wonder how much BOTOX ® costs when they are considering this nonsurgical procedure . Before giving too much consideration to the cost of BOTOX ®, people should pay attention to the ...
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Posted on Aug 25, 2010 By Westlake Village Plastic Surgeon
What is the purpose of Latisse? According to the makers of Latisse, the product is supposed to lengthen, thicken and dark and eyelashes. Eyelashes grow for a while and then they fall out. Latisse is ...
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Posted on Aug 19, 2010 By Westlake Village Plastic Surgeon
A Botox injection or Botox shot is a term that is used to describe the administration of Botulinum Toxin Type A. Botox is used most commonly to treat wrinkles. However, Botox injections were ...
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