Thursday, April 03, 2008
Laser Advancements
I am happy to announce that there are lasers out there that really work with minimal downtime. There are also non-ablative techniques that, of course, have little to no downtime but actually are effective. I personally have had a ten year experience with one company's laser and feel that it has provided good results that were consistantly reliable. The number one concern, as always, is safety which this laser has built its reputation on. I therefore recently aquired a new version of the laser which has allowed me to resurface skin more effectively, quickly, painlessly, safely and with little downtime. The laser also has a non=ablative feature in the form of BBL (broad band light) treatment of brown and red spots, hair, acute acne, superficial vessels, and loose skin. There is virtually no downtime with this new advent. I will discuss each treatment modality in the coming blogs and in the procedure portion of this web site.
posted by Dr_Goldstein at 7:18 PM
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Saturday, March 15, 2008
Mommy Makeover
A popular new combination of surgeries has hit the late 30's to 50's crowd. Women finished having babies are looking in the mirror and noticing saggy breasts and abdomen. These are areas that naturally age and with the added physical stress of pregnancy can look in need of some rejuvenation to help with uplifting the spirit as well as the body.
Breast augmentation and/or
lift can now be combined with
tummy tucks in most otherwise healthy individuals safely. The combined surgery is performed in 4-6 hrs with an overnight stay. The process saves money as well as takes off years of wear. For more details check with your favorite board certified plastic surgeon.
posted by Dr_Goldstein at 2:26 PM
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Sunday, March 02, 2008
Medical Clearance for Elective Surgery
There is a reason why medical histories and exams are obtained at good
plastic surgery offices. This is appropriate medical practice where people with significant medical problems are identified and treated and/or prepared so that medical surprises (read... medical emergencies) are avoided as much as possible. Pre-operative blood work and EKGs also help identify potential problems or even prevent serious complications. Recent well-publicized "plastic surgery " related disasters involving high profile people should make every person appreciate the concern and care in their pre-operative evaluation offered by real
plastic surgeons.
posted by Dr_Goldstein at 3:27 PM
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Monday, February 04, 2008
Planning
I often come across (happened again today) patients seeing me for the first time and expecting their procedures booked within a limited time period. The usual outcry would go something like this: "I can only do it in the next three weeks, otherwise it will have to wait a year." Well....... why not plan the
visit to my office a little more ahead so that self imposed deadlines are not an issue! Good aesthetic procedures cannot be sandwiched. They require planning for good results and patient safety.
posted by Dr_Goldstein at 12:10 PM
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Sunday, January 27, 2008
Individuality
Many potential patients compare possible results to other people's outcomes. Unfortunately that is not always the best method to decide on procedures. As an example I have many women wishing to have the same "
cup size" as their friend. That will only happen if the two people are exactly the same chest circumference with the same shape, trunk length, body length, weight and tissue firmness. Its best to look inside you to see what you would like to see on the outside. All you need is a mirror.
posted by Dr_Goldstein at 9:36 AM
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Saturday, January 12, 2008
Urban Legend
Just a quick note in regard to a vicious rumor that has been spread as truth by lay and medical people alike. There is the mistaken perception that
breast implants have to be exchanged after 10 years. Nothing can be further from the truth. If there is nothing wrong with the implants they never have to be touched. 80% of patients never need more surgery after their first procedure. This is one urban legend that serves no worthwhile purpose.
posted by Dr_Goldstein at 9:49 AM
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Thursday, January 03, 2008
Happy New Year
Time for resolutions that we would like to fulfill but down deep in our hearts we know we will not. One of the main reasons for this is that we have unreasonable expectations and the first hint of slow or no progress sends us scurrying for a distraction that will make us push aside or, better yet, forget our initial objective. Maybe a realistic goal with the knowledge that results take an unknown amount of time would be more successful. Nothing happens overnight and if someone promises you just that, be very suspect that the only quick event will be the loss of your hard earned money. Plan carefully and you will be more successful and happy.
posted by Dr_Goldstein at 4:36 PM
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