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CDC urges plastic surgeons to be alert for rapidly growing Mycobacterium infections from cases performed in the Dominican Republic The Division of Global Migration and Quarantine and the Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion (DHQP) at the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) are investigating cases of surgical-site infections caused by rapidly growing Mycobacterial species (e.g. M. […]

Google With the holidays approaching, a facial rejuvenation procedure can be the trick to making you feel that more beautiful just in time for all your social gatherings. There are several options available to help instill that extra glow, minimizing signs of aging and simply rejuvenate your look. So treat yourself this holiday season! Facial

If you’re bothered by the early signs of aging — lines and wrinkles — but not ready for a full-fledged plastic surgery procedure, non-surgical injectables can be an effective solution. Here’s what dermal fillers can do to combat signs of aging, according to American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) and American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

In the ongoing hunt for a Fountain of Youth for the face, there’s one simple goal: erase any signs of aging. Patients are now turning to non-surgical options to bring back that baby-soft skin they had in their youth. According to 2011 statistics from the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), chemical

You don’t feel like you are getting older but the upper portion of your face may be showing some signs of aging. Frown lines, forehead wrinkles and a heaviness in the eyebrows are among the more common indicators of skin that, thanks to reduced elasticity, may be succumbing to the triple impact of the environment,

You want your eyes to be windows to your soul, not curtained with crow’s feet, bags, and sagging lids. If the area around your eyes has started to show signs of age, consider some of the following options to improve your appearance. Botox and Skin Resurfacing Crow’s feet — those lines radiating from the outside

A smile can make you appear more positive, confident, and maybe even sexier. But is your smile — or your mouth in general — conveying more about your age than your personality? In other words, are your lips “telling” your birth date? According to Michael I. Kulick, MD, while a facelift can’t address atrophy of

While you’ll always look fabulous to us, knowing your anti-aging options never hurt… The art of looking young using surgical and non-surgical anti-aging techniques is highly celebrated – and heavily practiced – the world over. None of us is entirely immune to the whole host of unhealthy habits, practices, and stressors of life. Over time,

Lunch Break Cosmetic Procedures Cutting out carbs may be as simple as skipping the sandwich cart and popping into a qualified plastic surgeon’s office or spa for a “lunch break” cosmetic procedure. Even in tough economic times, such minimally-invasive treatments are popular with consumers. Lunch break cosmetic procedures are popular, in part, because: You can

What is LATISSE®? Visit any cosmetics counter and you’ll see topical thickening and lengthening products packaged to look like mascara. Those by Rimmel come to mind. Each promises to make your lashes more noticeable. Yet, LATISSE® was the first player on the market. So, what is LATISSE®? And how can it benefit you? That’s what

What is Revision Rhinoplasty? Did you know that rhinoplasty has roots in antiquity which reach as far back as 800 B.C.E.? While the field of facial plastic surgery has grown and developed tremendously, it’s still unrealistic to expect perfection from any single procedure. That’s why revision rhinoplasty is sometimes necessary. Any time initial Rhinoplasty or prior revision

Permanent Makeup vs. Messy Mornings After Do you dread messy mornings after? You know – you wake up, go into the bathroom and there they are, staring back at you in the mirror: Mascara smudges where there once was concealer Remnants of eyeliner clinging to the corners of your eyes Lackluster lashes that are barely