Category: Beauty

Take time to enjoy the beauty of life, a wise philosophy. Over the next two weeks we have the privilege of observing the world’s greatest athlete’s compete in the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games. The beauty of the Olympians, their specialized trained bodies, instantaneous split second reactions, their focus on task all are worthy of […]

Old man time, he’s so mean Meanest man you’ve ever seen He gives you youth; then he steals it away He takes your nice pretty hair; turns it gray….. He gives you beauty charm and grace Then puts wrinkles on your face. Those are a few of the lyrics of Jimmie Durante’s old song “Old […]

Facial plastic surgery is in the midst of a revolution. It is now well accepted that the aging face results from loss of volume. There is loss and remodeling of bone and fat as we age. Thanks to the dedicated research and clinical studies by Val Lambros MD, Sidney Coleman MD, Danny Vllegar MD, Rebecca […]

The film “The Picture of Dorian Gray”, based on the 1890 novel by Oscar Wilde opens next week. It is the dreamlike story of a young man who sells his soul for eternal youth and beauty. The ads for the movie cry out “FOREVER YOUNG” and “ETERNALLY PERFECT”. The parallels between Wilde’s 1890’s and today’s […]

I was recently asked on RealSelf.com a question about the injection of Radiesse filler for “marionette lines”. The patient had received filler in the past that made her jaw and chin look masculine. She wanted to avoid this look when injected with the longer lasting Radiesse product. Here is my answer……… “Your question emphasizes the […]

One of the nicest compliments that can be given or received is “What a kind face you have.” What makes a kind face? Start with the best form of plastic surgery…..smiling. Add a little sparkle of soul to the eyes. Care about others and help others. Get fresh air, exercise, and don’t spend much time […]

Seth Godin, author of “The Dip”, many other books and daily blog has discussed “Beauty” in his blog today. His article is true not only for facial cosmetic surgery, but to all facets of our lifes that we add value to. His article begins, “What’s beauty? You know it when you see it, sure, but […]

Seth Godin, author of “The Dip”, many other books and daily blog has discussed “Beauty” in his blog today. His article is true not only for facial cosmetic surgery, but to all facets of our lifes that we add value to. His article begins, “What’s beauty? You know it when you see it, sure, but […]

Facial beauty is all about symmetry, volume, tone, texture, and color. As we age, we lose volume from our faces, especially in the midface area, under the lower eye lids, and in the “marionette” area below the corners of the mouth. Additionally, sun damage causes dyschromia (brown and red spots), and causes changes in tone […]

There are three characteristics that are common to beautiful faces. They are in no particular order: 1. The Nose. The nose should get out of the way of the other facial features. A natural nose that does not attract attention; and allows attention to be focused elsewhere on the face (the eyes and mouth). 2. […]

Patients in their thirties and early forties begin to show signs of aging because of loss of volume. Early signs of jowl formation and loosening of the skin of the neck and face are common complaints in my practice. It is surprising to hear how many of these patients have spoken to surgeons who have […]