This was also plaguing Dr. Rowe, who responded to my initial consultation with multiple surgical plans. “One of the key things that I try to ascertain when I’m examining a patient: what are their true expectations and, more importantly, are they realistic for the patient?” Was it worth going through all of this, just for … Read more
“We have over 28 types of collagen throughout our body,” says Ben Talei, MD, a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills. And while we’ve all been taught that collagen is central to youthful skin, it’s merely one variable, along with “elastin, hyaluronic acid, fat, and a thousand other elements which are difficult to … Read more
Sofia Vergara is a big proponent of sunscreen, skincare and a few tweaks here and there. The “Modern Family” actor recently spoke to Allure magazine about taking “advantage of everything that is out there” when it comes to aging. “I’ve been doing Botox for a long time in my neck, [around] my eyes,” Vergara said … Read more
“I’m not really scared of [menopause],” Vergara continues. “I’m pre-menopause. I’m not feeling any hot flashes, but sometimes my memory’s not the same, and I used to have the best memory. Sometimes [I’ll say], ‘Where the fuck are my glasses?’ And they’re right here. Stuff like that never used to happen to me.” “My knees … Read more
Dr. Lee says this means being in good physical shape and abstaining from habits that can cause complications or become a detriment to the recovery process, such as smoking nicotine or drinking alcohol. “Preparing for surgery is like preparing for a marathon,” she adds. “Customizing your diet to incorporate specific nutrients before and after your … Read more
Belotero Revive is also used in Asia where patients tend to favor glassy, dewy effects from injectables, notes Dr. Kim: “There are different ways to get [the look of glass skin]: In Korea, there are over-the-counter ways—a lot of exfoliation, hydrafacials, creams for a slightly better glow—but honestly, the best way is a medical dermatology … Read more
According to Dr. Talei, who does not perform endoscopic facelifts but is renowned for his deep plane expertise, older endoscopic techniques that tunneled down to bone caused tons of swelling and produced results that lasted, on most people, about a year and a half. But the more novel and “technically challenging” endoscopic deep plane facelifts … Read more
Sounds ideal, right? A patient could just pop into their doctor’s office during lunch and emerge looking bright and youthful. Well, maybe. The thread lift has been somewhat controversial, in part, because of its short-term results: One study of 33 thread lift patients published in the journal Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery states, “Our results … Read more
What is the best age to have your first, and perhaps your only, facelift? There’s no agreement because everyone ages differently. In my opinion — and perhaps some doctors will disagree — you shouldn’t start until you see some unpleasant signs of aging. I don’t believe in doing it proactively. (As they say, if it’s … Read more
Megan Fox is ready to tell all about her plastic surgery ― but there’s one procedure she’s not ready to share just yet. The “Jennifer’s Body” actor listed off all the procedures she’s done on a recent appearance of “Call Her Daddy.” Fox acknowledged that while she wants to be “fully transparent,” her honestly won’t … Read more
