A dermatologist in Huntington Beach, California was recently reprimanded for injecting non-FDA approved botulinum toxin into ten patients. The doctor avoided buying Botox Cosmetic, the FDA-approved wrinkle treatment made by Allergan, to try and save a few bucks. He wasn’t the only one. Turns out nearly a hundred dermatologists and plastic surgeons purchased the black… Continue Reading »
While the benefits of domestic medical tourism can be numerous, traveling outside of the U.S. can prove to be a dangerous and expensive venture. More and more, we see patients returning home with horror stories of botched cosmetic procedures, costing them thousands of dollars to repair and causing unnecessary emotional turmoil. Going abroad to save… Continue Reading »
A recent study published by Dermatologic Surgery journal explored what areas of the face bother women the most. Researchers surveyed 603 women aged 30 – 65 who were selected because of their expressed desire to either improve their appearance or have help achieving graceful aging. All participants were considering some form of treatment within the… Continue Reading »
A safe, proven tool for beautiful, long-lasting breast implant revision results When we think of what goes into a beautiful breast augmentation result, the skill of the cosmetic surgeon and the choice of breast implants come to mind first. But there’s a third element at play: the quality of the breast tissue surrounding the implant…. Continue Reading »
If you experience problems breathing through your nose before rhinoplasty surgery, the problem will hopefully be reduced or alleviated after surgery. Problems breathing through the nose are often from a less than ideal interior anatomy. This can be a result of past trauma, nasal medications, allergies, sinus problems, or it can just occur developmentally. When… Continue Reading »
Beautiful, healthy skin is closer than you think. HydraFacial MD® is a fully customizable facial treatment system that combines the power of basic and effective skincare principles with state-of-the-art technology—leaving your skin looking and feeling its very best. It’s quick, simple, and effective – watch. Am I a Good Candidate for HydraFacial? The HydraFacial treatment is… Continue Reading »
Body feminization options with Las Vegas cosmetic surgeon Dr. Samir Pancholi Achieving a feminine body shape that more closely aligns with your gender identity is possible. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Samir Pancholi is one of Las Vegas’s most sought after body contouring specialists and can help you achieve your goals with advanced transgender body contouring techniques. How… Continue Reading »
Is your exercise routine getting the results you want? or are there areas of your body that still won’t slim down? These days, getting the body you want often requires more than just sweat; it requires some smart technology and a good surgeon. For people in the Las Vegas area that need a little extra… Continue Reading »
Many of us remember when collagen was first FDA approved for cosmetic use back in the early 80’s. Back then people considering the treatment were hopeful about looking younger, but mostly scared about allergic reactions, painful injections, and swelling. These days we have a much greater assortment of of safe and effective dermal fillers to… Continue Reading »
Patients who had Botox treatments and also used the Obagi Nu-Derm skin care system were more satisfied with their results and had a greater improvement in overall facial appearance compared to patients who had Botox treatments with placebo in clinical trials. Obagi Nu-Derm works at the cellular level by exfoliating and stimulating cell turnover, so… Continue Reading »
