It Was National Self Improvement Month – Did You Give Yourself a Boost?

Posted on Oct 17, 2013

September was National Self Improvement Month. It was the perfect time to start making a new plan or to implement some of those ideas you’ve been considering to give yourself a boost. It was also a great time to revisit some of those New Year’s resolutions that might have dropped off the radar over the past few months. If you […]

Eliminating Wrinkles: Just a New Fad Away?

Posted on Oct 7, 2013

As the latest inspired fad in the fight against the effects of aging, the Face Slimmer Exercise Mouthpiece claims to help eliminate the wrinkles and fine lines around the mouth. Similar to the wax lips that we all used to love chewing on as kids, the device is little more than a pair of rubber lips that is placed snugly […]

Why Mammograms Are Still Important After a Breast Augmentation

Posted on Oct 2, 2013

The month of October has been designated as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month to promote knowledge and information about breast cancer to the general public. It has helped many women to focus on breast health and the importance of getting scheduled mammograms. Women who have undergone a breast augmentation may wonder how their implants impact the risk of cancer and […]

Debunking the Misconceptions About Tummy Tucks

Posted on Sep 25, 2013

Abdominoplasty, commonly called a “tummy tuck,” is a procedure that has become popular for improving the appearance and shape of the body. Women who have gone through several pregnancies often choose a tummy tuck to restore their previous muscle tone in the abdominal area. Both men and women who have lost a considerable amount of weight may require a tummy […]

Could Laser Tattoo Removal Result in an Unwelcome Tumor?

Posted on Sep 11, 2013

Laser treatment is an effective option for the removal of tattoos. This technique offers removal of both black and colored inks over several treatment sessions with minimal scarring. However, a recent study has shown that laser tattoo removal may lead to skin cancer. According to the study published in JAMA Dermatology, a man received multiple laser therapy treatment sessions for […]

The Dangers of Mixing Supplements and Plastic Surgery

Posted on Sep 6, 2013

A recent study shows that nearly 50 percent of patients who are undergoing facial plastic surgery are taking some form of herbal remedy or other nutritional supplement. With other types of surgery, this percentage is even higher. Mixing supplements and surgery can be dangerous especially since patients don’t always disclose this information to their doctor thinking it doesn’t matter. Older […]

Building Up Your Confidence for a High School Reunion

Posted on Sep 4, 2013

Notice of an upcoming high school reunion can make people do a complete reassessment of their physical appearance and their lives in general. If you have concerns about presenting yourself 10, 20, or 30 years after high school, make the commitment to make yourself look better and feel better for the upcoming event as well as in the upcoming years. […]

Plastic Surgery & Politics

Posted on Aug 21, 2013

In some ways, political figures are among our “royalty” who get constant media attention and commentary. They must be aware of their appearance and their influence on the public as much as any Hollywood celebrity. In this visual age, whether political candidates can benefit from plastic surgery procedures or not is an interesting question. Different Standards for Women Though male […]

New Lip Enhancement Pump: Is It Worth It?

Posted on Aug 16, 2013

The new lip enhancement pump by CandyLipz has just hit the market. For those seeking fuller lips, this may seem like an easy “DIY” solution to get the results you have been looking for. After all, the product is designed to give you fuller lips at home, without the need for injections or other procedures. However, like other alternatives, this […]

Implants downsize

Posted on Aug 14, 2013

Dear Dr. Pinsky, please help. I have 28″ ribcage,preops 32A now 32D.380cc Sientra round mod. they are too wide,I can feel the left implant under my armpit. Will they move to the front after healing? I am in 5 weeks post ops. If I want to down size to 270-300, when is the best time to have revision? Do I […]