Plastic Surgery: What To Know Ahead Of Time
Though cosmetic surgery procedures are becoming ever more popular, it is important to remember that these procedures are indeed surgery, and therefore require thought and preparation. There are some factors to consider ahead of time, including how to prepare for your procedure and understanding plastic surgery confidentiality. Preparing for Your Plastic Surgery Procedure Depending…
Thread Lift and Facelift – What’s the Difference?
Thread lifts and facelifts are cosmetic surgery procedures designed to improve the appearance of your face; in particular, they both help reduce or get rid of the signs of aging that appear on your face over time. Even though both thread lifts and facelifts have the same goals, there are a number of significant…
Chemical Peels for Clear, Flawless Skin
Bad skin is a problem for many people. While some people have to deal with acne beyond their teen years, others have to deal with scars, blemishes and patchy skin. Thanks to medical advancements, there is no need to live with bad skin permanently. Of the many cosmetic skin care procedures available, chemical peels…
6 Ways To Pay For Plastic Surgery
Whether it’s major reconstruction or cosmetic procedure to improve appearance, the cost of plastic surgery can prevent people from seeking treatment. No standard list of prices exists for the hundreds of surgeries available, which adds to patients’ concerns. Fortunately, many financing options exist to allow practically anyone to achieve the appearance they desire. You…
24-Hour-Recovery from Breast Augmentation – How to Know You are Getting the Real Thing
In 2002, my good friend, colleague and mentor, Dr. John Tebbetts, described an entirely new approach to breast augmentation. His procedure, which he termed “24-hour-recovery breast augmentation”, is radically different than current breast augmentation techniques. What he created is a system for breast augmentation that is: • Based upon the measurement of breast tissue…
The Plastic Surgery Channel has a new member!
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Mark Epstein has been invited to be a distinguished member of a very exciting, new authority and resource for patients in plastic surgery! The Plastic Surgery Channel’s goal is to educate, inform and influence the world of plastic surgery and it needs experts to do it! That’s…
Shopping for Breast Implants!
Finally! New breast implant options are arriving for patients! The Allergan Natrelle Inspira breast implant was recently approved by the FDA and Dr. Epstein is very excited to have a new product to add to his arsenal of breast implant options for his patients! He says, ”These implants have been available outside the US…
Why Go Under the Knife when you don’t have to? And for what, breast implants???
Most people spend their lives trying to avoid surgery. So why do so many women seek surgery for something as totally unnecessary as breast implants? In Dr. Epstein’s practice, we see two types of women who seek breast augmentation. Both groups have one thing in common, they cannot fix what bothers them about their…
Over vs Under – What does that really mean?
If you seriously start to discuss breast augmentation with your friends, over vs under is certainly going to come up. But what does it really mean when you are talking about a breast implant? Pocket location is one of the key decisions in breast augmentation operative planning. Choosing the proper pocket location is key…
