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For a woman, her wedding is often the most important day of her life.  It’s understandable that she would want to look her best!  And, since summer is the most popular time for walking down the aisle, I thought I would take a moment to talk about a few of the most common pre-wedding ...

With beach weather approaching, more and more people will be flocking to tanning salons, despite the clear and present risks to their health.  What sort of risks?  According to the National Cancer Institute, “Long-term exposure to artificial sources of ultraviolet rays like tanning beds (or to the sun’s natural rays) increases both men and ...

More than ever, patients are losing weight and trying to live a healthier lifestyle. And, while healthy weight loss can often change the body in ways we like, it can also leave us with some unanticipated cosmetic problems, as well. Although patients may enjoy their trimmer, slimmer waistline, many find that they’re now dealing ...

We all know that BOTOX® can fight the appearance of wrinkles, but can it actually make us feel better about ourselves?  Can it boost self esteem?  That’s what one plastic surgeon, Steven Dayan, wanted to find out. In this recent study published in medical journal, Dermatologic Surgery, one hundred facial wrinkle patients were either ...

"Is your face older than you are?"  That's the question a recent article in Redbook asked its readers.  So, what do they mean by that?  Simply put, aging is an inevitable part of life.  There are, however, certain facial issues that may be aging you prematurely.  And, as Redbook points out, a few things ...

More and more, patients are turning to minimally-invasive treatments to achieve their cosmetic goals. And, one of the most important non-surgical categories is "soft tissue fillers." These treatments, which include Restylane® and JUVÉDERM®, work to fill in the spaces or “valleys” of facial creases. The goal is a fresher, fuller, more youthful appearance. Still, ...

Mother’s Day is just over a week away — have you considered giving yourself a gift this year?  Many women this year will choose to give themselves a mommy makeover.  So, what is a mommy makeover?  Simply put, a Mommy Makeover is a series of procedures that work to restore a woman’s “pre-baby body.” ...

What is a successful plastic surgery?  Yes, of course, a successful plastic surgery means the operation was smooth, went off without a hitch and provided the desired cosmetic results.  But, was the patient satisfied?  Did it change their quality of life?  Was it worth it? That is the true measure of plastic surgery success. ...

We all know that skincare matters during our waking hours, but did you ever consider that what you do in your sleep can actually affect your appearance?  We spend up to a third of our life in bed, which is making many people ask the question, “Am I doing enough for my skin during ...

Everyone woman is different—we look different, live in different places and have completely different tastes.  There are, however, certain things that unite us.  One of the things, I’ve noticed, is how women share common cosmetic issues.  As a female plastic surgeon, I can tell you firsthand that any appearance issue you’re facing, thousands of ...