Filler agent treatments for facial aging are one of the most rapidly growing areas of cosmetic medicine. When a plastic surgeon evaluates patients who desire facial rejuvenation, they consider a three prong approach. Surgery and skin care can be vital to obtaining the best result, but the third prong includes fillers. They are a wonderful [...]
Nose plastic is usually called rhinoplasty and is done to help the way you look, or if you have any problems breathing through your nose, when making a decision to get rhinoplasty it is very important to know your plastic surgeon experience and qualifications, look at their before and after photos to look at some [...]
Despite what may be touted in the media today, there are no exercises or medications that will have any effect on breast size. Breast augmentation can be a dramatic step in creating that beautiful shape you’ve always wanted. It can boost your self-esteem, your self-confidence and really get you noticed. Your Plastic Surgeon will work [...]
JUVÉDERM™ is the latest dermal filler advance from Allergan, Inc. for temporarily correcting moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds. JUVÉDERM™ is a “next generation“ smooth gel, non-animal dermal filler offering a natural look/feel and long lasting results for up to six months or longer. JUVÉDERM™ dermal filler lasts long because it’s the only dermal [...]
One decision more and more women are making everyday is to have cosmetic surgery in particular breast enhancement surgery (a procedure to enhance the size of your breasts by using implants – saline implants or silicone implants.) Implants are indicated for females where the patient is at least 18 years of age, and for reconstruction [...]
Breast procedures are some of the most popular procedures in plastic and cosmetic surgery, there are many doctors who offer this procedure, but when the time comes for you to make a decision on which doctor you will go for, I would recommend a doctor who has a lot of experience but most important someone [...]
Rhinoplasty can be a very life-changing procedure and as such, when considering Nose Surgery, it is extremely important that you try to learn as much about the procedure as possible so that you know how it works and can be sure that it is the right procedure for you. Rhinoplasty can make a big impact [...]
If you are in the Palo Alto California area and and you don’t want to go out of state to find a qualified and board certified plastic surgeon, you might want to check out this information. Dr George W. Commons offers procedures that will help you get the look you want, including face surgery, body [...]
When making the decision of getting plastic surgery, it is very important to know your surgeon’s qualifications, so you know you will receive the best treatment before, during, and after your surgery, and even more important than that so you know you will be happy with the results, if you are looking to giver your [...]
Rhinoplasty, also known as Nose Surgery, is a procedure meant to improve the appearance of the nose through surgery. Most female patients generally have a nose surgery procedure to reduce the prominent “hump”(also referred to as a nasaldorsum) on the bridge of the nose. Rhinoplasty surgery also provides for narrowing the shape of the nose [...]
If you are looking to give your body a complete makeover then liposuction may be for you. Thousands of men and women elect to have some form of liposuction done to improve the way they look and feel about themselves. In fact, liposuction is one of the top plastic surgery procedures performed each year in [...]
Plastic and reconstructive surgery are a great way to look better, for years plastic surgeons have helped people look better with procedures like, breast augmentation, facelift, tummy tuck, liposuction and more. If you are in California and you want to get reconstructive or plastic surgery but, don’t want to go out of state to find [...]
Some women don’t feel good about their breasts, that is why many women take advantage of plastic surgery, whether you need a breast lift, breast augmentation or even a breast reduction all those procedures can be done if you choose an experienced, board certified plastic surgeon, like Dr Placik a board certified plastic surgeon in [...]
With economy in its current state, many are reducing their spending, which affects almost every industry in the United States. The Cosmetic and plastic surgery industry has seen a bigger drop off than most other industries and this is due to the fact that most every plastic or cosmetic procedure available is to be considered [...]
How long does a facelift usually last? The length of time the results of a facelift procedure will last depend on a number of factors – the type of facelift procedure and surgical techniques used, the patient’s skin type, aging, medical history, exposure to the elements, skin care regimen, how well a patient followed post [...]
The size of my breasts are very large and sag. Can a breast reduction help me? You may be a good candidate for breast reduction if you have: breasts that are too large in proportion to your body frame; heavy, pendulous breasts with nipples and areolas that point downward; one breast is much larger than [...]
Nose Surgery, also referred to as Rhinoplasty can reduce or increase the size of your nose, change the shape of the tip or the bridge, narrow the span of the nostrils, or change the angle between your nose and your upper lip. It may also correct a birth defect or injury, or help relieve some [...]
One of the most popular procedures today, liposuction is designed to eliminate fatty deposits in various areas of the body, such as the abdomen, hips, thighs, buttocks or neck. This is not a weight loss procedure but rather a sculpting of areas that are refractory to dieting and exercise. During the tumescent liposuction procedure, fluid [...]
Breast enlargement also known as breast augmentation is one of the most commonly requested aesthetic operations. Most women undergo this type of surgery because they want to feel better about their appearance. Some women choose to have breast augmentation surgery to improve their self image. Some feel dissatisfied because their breasts never developed to a [...]
Liposuction surgery is one of the most popular plastic surgery procedure performed these days. Liposuction surgery has different names and techniques, such as Suction assisted liposuction, tumescent liposuction, and power assisted liposuction. all of these techniques involve the same surgery procedure. The ultrasonic liposuction procedure uses sound waves to remove excess fatty tissue. It removes [...]