The New York Times published an article this week about a growing problem: doctors performing cosmetic surgery outside their given specialties. This is a significant issue with some serious consequences, and one which should rightly be discussed in the press. … Continue reading
I live and work in Los Angeles, the facial cosmetic surgery capital of the world. Often trends that begin here tend to propagate outward, reaching major cities first, and then slowly permeating everything in between. Such is the case with the growing trend toward non-surgical cosmetic procedures, or what some people call “minimally invasive cosmetic treatments.”
Several recent news stories have picked up the trend, including this recent post on the Huffington Post. The piece is one of the few to zero in on the intersection of economics and facial plastic surgery, namely that people tend to choose faster and less expensive procedures when times are tight. As the article puts it:
A study by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery found that a majority of respondents who were affected by the economy were going to delay plastic surgery for one or more years. It is likely that this trend will continue as long as the economic slump does — people think that, with noninvasive treatments, they are getting more “bang” for their buck.
But are they? Continue reading
As a Los Angeles facial cosmetic surgeon, I am often asked to consult with my fellow physicians on matters involving surgery of the face and neck. One such longstanding association has been with my friend and colleague, Dr. Mani Zadeh, … Continue reading
One of the primary goals of any facial cosmetic surgery is to restore beauty. For most people this means finding a way back to a more symmetrical and supple appearance, either through an outpatient procedure like Ultherapy™, or through a … Continue reading
Los Angeles cosmetic surgery can improve your life immeasurably, endowing it with beauty and confidence where insecurity once reigned. But major surgery still requires patience, planning, and wherewithal, and not everybody has a vast support system to wait on them … Continue reading
As a specialist in Los Angeles cosmetic surgery, I am often asked to explain the pros and cons of different procedures to my clients. Some of the most common questions these days center around Ulthera® ultrasound therapy, the breakthrough procedure … Continue reading
One of the main concerns I hear from many patients is that facial cosmetic surgery is too involved to fit into their busy lives. Although cosmetic surgery has grown far safer in recent decades, there is no denying that many … Continue reading
