Archive for May, 2013

We’ve heard many great things about Botox, as well as some horror stories. Used judiciously and under the right circumstances, this widely popular injectable erases wrinkles for a smoother, more youthful appearance. Then there are the horror stories of Botox use gone wild, stories of “pumping parties” where unqualified people injected each other with Botox […]

A person’s imagination can wreak total havoc on a peaceful mind long before cosmetic surgery. What will it feel like being unconscious? Will I wake up from the anesthesia? Images of losing control or worse begin to build up in the mind, and so does the stress and anxiety. The old adage “knowledge is power” […]

If your skin could only hear what’s making it appear younger, firmer, and more vibrant. Ultherapy is one of the latest non-invasive treatments for loose skin that goes deep below the surface to get the results you want. It’s a simple, non-surgical procedure that uses an ultrasound applicator to beam waves of low-level sound energy […]

Caveat Emptor isn’t just a high-sounding cautionary term used by lawyers or Latin students. It literally means “Let the Buyer Beware.” Is it any different when shopping for a qualified plastic surgeon? Because of the many risks associated with certain types of complicated plastic surgery procedures, signing on with the wrong physician could spell serious […]