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  • New Jersey Breast Augmentation
    Breast augmentation was the third most popular cosmetic surgery procedure in 2005. Breast augmentation has become one of the most popular procedures in New Jersey, especially northern New Jersey and the areas surrounding New York City. This is a very safe and effective procedure that can have a dram... Read More
  • What is Breast Reduction?
    Many women with very large breasts may suffer from a variety of medical problems as well as physical discomfort. These problems range from back/neck pain and skin irritation to skeletal deformities and even breathing problems. In addition, bra straps may leave shoulder indentations. Performed by fem... Read More
  • Beautiful and Natural Breasts
    Patients come to Dr. Teitelbaum from around the world for breast augmentation. Some come because of a satisfied friend, a magazine article, his reputation, or perhaps interest in a pain-free recovery. But they often say this: Dr. Teitelbaum's photo book shows the best results they have seen an... Read More
  • Look Years Younger with Blepharoplasty
    Do you look tired though you feel well rested? Is the skin of your upper eyelid drooping gently and almost touching your eyelashes? Do your eyes look smaller than they used to, with bags appearing where fresh skin once rested? If you're in your late thirties or forties, you have probably seen... Read More
  • BODY CONTOURING AND LIPOSUCTION: NOT THE MAGIC BULLET
    The baby boomer generation is not well known for its tolerance for delayed gratification. They tend to be highly educated, economically successful, work long hours, have relatively hectic family lives because of these long hours, which subsequently leads to not much time spent taking care of themsel... Read More
  • The Latest on Silicone Gel Breast Implants
    You never know when the latest chapter in the saga can be called the Last Chapter, but there is a significant development recently that may shed even more light on – if not provide an epitaph to – the Silicone Gel Breast Implant Controversy that started in the early 1990’s. Hindsight may be 20/20, b... Read More
  • Stop the Botax
    Surprise Addition to Healthcare Bill is Arbitrary, Difficult to Administer Arlington Heights, IL and New York, NY: – Late yesterday, democratic leaders in the Senate unveiled their proposal for overhauling the health care system, which included a new 5% tax on elective cosmetic procedures. Senate... Read More
  • Tubular Breast Deformity
    Tubular breasts have a very narrow base and usually a long skin envelope. Sometimes people refer to "tubular breast" shape as the shape similar to "snoopy's nose". In the most severe cases of tubular breast, a breast lift can be done through an incision around the areola, making the breast into a mo... Read More
  • How pesky problem areas such as the upper arms, beneath the chin, and above the knees can be addressed
    I can’t tell you how many patients have come to us because no matter how much they exercise or how much weight they lose they can’t get rid of pesky problem areas like their double chin, extra upper arm fat, and extra fat above the knees. Now through minimally-invasive surgical options we can bring ... Read More
  • BREAST REDUCTION - What to Expect?
    A breast reduction is a wonderful procedure and is one of the MOST satisfying operations a Plastic Surgeon offers! What is a breast reduction? Breast reduction is also called "bilateral reduction mammaplasty" (BRM) A breast reduction will relieve symptoms from excessive breast size and weight ... Read More
  • The Nonsurgical Face-Lift: Doctors see pros and cons of ThreadLift procedure
    February 7, 2006 Jacqueline Mullen of Manhattan said she needed a change. "At my age, you start having little sags here and there," said the 49-year-old professional musician. A full face-lift was out of her financial reach. So when her physician told her about a new procedure called a Thr... Read More
  • Surgery Can Help Repair the Social and Physical Impacts of Breast Asymmetry
    NEW YORK, Sept. 15 -- The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) announced today that teens with asymmetrical or unevenly shaped breasts should be aware that their breasts can be corrected using common surgical procedures. A review of some of the key considerations for successfully t... Read More
  • What to do about Large Arms?
    If the problem is just size, a liposuction is the best answer. This can be done under local anesthesia. If you also have sagging, the procedure of choice is called a brachioplasty or arm lift. This is surgery that removes both skin and fat of the upper arm between the axilla and the elbow, which do... Read More
  • Cohesive Implants*
    By now you're sure to have heard about the latest advance in breast implants – the cohesive or so-called "gummy-bear implant," which are all the rage in Europe. Thousands of European women are thrilled with their natural looking and feeling breasts and now select American patients can enjoy these p... Read More
  • DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS GET SENSITIVE
    Although you might be doing everything right--eating healthfully, exercising regularly, saying no to cigarettes--there are no guarantees that breast cancer won't strike. "In fact, 75% of breast cancers occur in otherwise healthy women with no apparent risk factors," says Mark Novick, MD, a radiologi... Read More
  • Best Botox Alternatives
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  • Chemical Peels vs. Fraxel Laser: Dr. Finger’s Thoughts
    What do chemical peels do? There are three categories of peels, based on the peel depth and strength. The first is a simple, superficial peel which refreshes the face, and there is no recovery time needed. This would be like a microdermabrasion or glycolic peel, usually performed by an aesthetician.... Read More
  • Teenagers Can Be Suitable For Surgery, But Proceed Carefully
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  • TNS Recovery Complex™
    Go beyond alpha hydroxyl acids, retinols, and topical vitamin C. Try the all new TNS Recovery Complex! Every time your skin is exposed to the sun, pollution, smoking, and other environmental stressors, it loses some of the natural factors that keep it healthy and youthful. Now, science has ... Read More
  • What is Breast Reconstruction?
    Breast reconstruction is available to most women who have undergone a mastectomy due to breast cancer or another disease. Breast reconstruction is often possible immediately following the removal of the breast, offering additional advantages to the patient. The best candidates for breast reconstruct... Read More
  • Experimental breast implant could be safer
    Kristy Kraynak, a personal trainer and amateur bodybuilder, is a svelte fitness advocate with lean body fat — and, until recently, smaller than A-cup breasts. The Frederick, Md., resident, who had been considering implants for 10 years, finally realized her dream in October, when she entered an i... Read More
  • When Flatter is Better (Tummy Tuck)
    You've dieted, exercised - you've tried everything - but you just can't get rid of that tummy! You no longer feel comfortable wearing the style of clothes that you like, and you don't even want to think about a bathing suit. Don't worry - you're not alone. Each year, many thousands of America... Read More
  • Cosmetic Surgery expects A Lift from Boomers
    Even in a shifting economic climate, top plastic surgeons like Robert Zubowski of The Robert Zubowski MD Center for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, located in Bergen County, New Jersey, are seeing an increase in cosmetic surgery and skin care treatments that are designed to restore a more youthf... Read More
  • Breast Implant Revision Surgery
    General Comments Although fully trained in all aspects of Plastic Surgery Dr. Edwards has chosen to specialize in breast and body procedures and he sees patients from many parts of the world that are unhappy with their breasts and desire a change. Breast augmentation is a procedure that is as... Read More
  • Quick Overview of Cosmetic Procedures From Head-to-Toe
    Facial Cosmetic Procedures Board-certified plastic surgeons (including ASAPS members), as well as other physician specialists, perform non-surgical facial cosmetic procedures such as Botox® injection, chemical peel, collagen injection, dermabrasion, fat injection and laser skin resurfacing. ... Read More
  • Forehead and Eyebrow Rejuvenation
    Whether you're laughing, crying, or even sleeping, your forehead is constantly moving: expanding, contracting, stretching, and wrinkling. Almost every facial expression involves the forehead. All this activity can leave a lasting mark. The result is deep forehead wrinkling with horizontal and... Read More
  • BOTOX® for Beauty
    Have you been curious about Botox® since it became a household word? Undoubtedly you’ve heard it mentioned on numerous talk shows and beauty programs. Perhaps you’ve seen a friend’s face look fresher and younger than it has in a long time. The idea of a painless, effortless way to wipe away the ... Read More
  • FACES™ - Aluma Skin Renewal Treatments
    Now, an all new revolutionary treatment for wrinkles, fine lines and skin laxity. Aluma skin renewal treatments turn back the clock and gently reverse the aging process. This revolutionary technique delivers energy safely and comfortably to the underlying layers of the skin, gently stimulating... Read More
  • How Enhancement of Breasts is as Much About Your Self-Confidence as Your Cup Size
    When your clothes don’t fit right or you feel self-conscious about a “less than womanly” figure, it can consume your thoughts day and night. Your friends might joke about your flat chest, or you might spend hours trying on bras and clothes to find something that won’t gap or look strange. If you’re ... Read More
  • Your Consultation
    For anyone thinking about plastic surgery, it is crucial to become informed and educated. Your consultation is the first step in the educational process. During your private consultation at our office, we will help determine which procedures will give you the results you are looking for. Surger... Read More
  • When Is Plastic Surgery Right For Your Teen?
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  • Abdominoplasty vs. Liposuction
    I have more patients make appointments with me for liposuction of the abdomen when actually they need an abdominoplasty and vise versa. So why is treatment of the abdomen so confusing for patients? I can’t imagine because the problem is simple, it’s the skin, the abdominal wall fat, the intraabdom... Read More
  • Information for patients considering Breast Augmentation
    If you're considering breast augmentation... Breast augmentation, technically known as augmentation mammoplasty, is a surgical procedure to enhance the size and shape of a woman's breast for a number of reasons: To enhance the body contour of a woman who, for personal reasons, feels her breast s... Read More
  • The Quicklift™ now performed at the Bougainvillea Clinique
    Further adding to the numerous options available to you to look and feel your best, Dr. Hartog now brings the Quicklift procedure to Central Florida. The Quicklift is a refinement of the s-lift, a short incision facelift technique, that can be performed in approximately one hour. The procedure can b... Read More
  • From the Doctor's Desk
    Many people prefer the privacy, convenience, and amenities of an office-based cosmetic surgery center. In fact, nearly 60% of 11.8 million procedures performed in 2007 took place at on-site facilities. Some states require that office-based cosmetic surgery centers be accredited by the American Asso... Read More
  • General Surgical Risks
    ABOUT RISKS: It is important that you understand fully the risks involved in surgery so that you can make an informed decision. Although complications are infrequent, all surgeries have some degree of risk. My staff and I will use our expertise and knowledge to avoid complications in so far a... Read More
  • Instructions For Smooth Breast Implant Massage
    Beginning with your second post-operative visit your breast massage regimen will be started (typically 1 week post-op) to aid in obtaining and maintaining a naturally soft breast. The softness of the breast after surgery is dependent on the pocket, which heals around the implant, (also called the ca... Read More
  • In what used to be the domain of the rich or famous, the nip tuck has gone mainstream
    In what used to be the domain of the rich or famous, the nip tuck has gone mainstream. Like that knockoff Prada bag, plastic, cosmetic or elective surgery has trickled down to the masses. The results are everywhere – from celebs with perky noses smeared across your favorite magazines, to the girl... Read More
  • 5280 Top Doc's in Denver
    Dr. Broadway and Dr. Millard are the only two surgeons in Colorado who offer VASER Hi Def Lipo which combines VASER technology with the most advanced, artistic technique for lipo. Both surgeons are instructors for ABS institute where surgeons from around the world participate in courses, taught by o... Read More
  • Our New Jersey Plastic Surgeon Helps Determine Top Cosmetic Surgery Procedures of 2008
    We are pleased to announce that our very own Dr. Paul Parker, a New Jersey board certified cosmetic surgeon and member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) was called upon to release his statistics to help determine the top cosmetic surgery procedures of 2008. According t... Read More
  • Factors to Consider When Contemplating Cosmetic Surgery
    When beginning the process of deciding if cosmetic surgery is for you, there are several factors to consider. First, remember that all cosmetic procedures (Botox®, fillers, facial rejuvenation, breast augmentation, body contouring) are, by definition, elective. Take your time and educate yourself. I... Read More
  • Body Contouring Helps Patients with New Body Image
    Thanks to surgery and even good old-fashioned willpower; people who were once morbidly obese are now losing weight in greater numbers than ever before. But many are left with an unhealthy amount of extra skin once all of their extra weight is gone. This emerging trend is now causing plastic surgeons... Read More
  • Dr. Mark A. Chin - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
    Dr. Mark A. Chin, MD, MPH, is a Board Certified plastic surgeon specializing in cosmetic surgery of the face and body. After receiving his undergraduate degree in biochemistry, Dr. Chin received a Master’s in Public Health from UC Berkeley. He gained his medical degree from the Medical College of Vi... Read More
  • Breast Augmentation: The TUBA Procedure
    At the Bougainvillea Clinique we educate our patients on the pros and cons of different procedures, so each individual can decide which option best fits his or her needs. Over the last few years there has been increasing interest in the TUBA procedure among breast augmentation patients - this is the... Read More
  • Hot Topics in Plastic Surgery
    You, the patient, have been asking Plastic Surgeons for years for a simpler, safer and more natural facial rejuvenation with an easier recovery. The bad news is that there isn’t anything now, nor is there likely to be anything in the near future which you can do on your lunch hour that erases te... Read More
  • Chin Up!
    When a face is viewed in profile, it becomes immediately obvious that the chin and nose work in tandem to create a balanced look. With this in mind, look at your profile with an imaginary line drawn from the forehead through the most forward point of your upper lip. Then, extend this line down to yo... Read More
  • Face, Neck, And Eyebrow Surgical Enhancement For Males
    When we look angry, tired or sad because of problems in the eyelid, eyebrows or face, we may be giving the wrong impression or communication of our true mood or feelings. We do not look like we feel. Eyebrows are very expressive in this way. Their elevation does not have to engender surprise, but me... Read More
  • New Head-to-Head Study Shows Longer Duration of Effect and Greater Patient Satisfaction With BOTOX® Cosmetic Compared to Dysport®
    SAN FRANCISCO, March 3 -- A new study comparing the efficacy and tolerability of two different formulations of botulinum toxin type A has shown that, at recommended doses, effects of treatment with BOTOX® Cosmetic (botulinum toxin type A), also known as VISTABEL® / VISTABEX® in Europe, f... Read More
  • Plumping Up the Perfect Lips
    One look at the covers of today's popular fashion magazines says it all - full, sensual lips are "in." Adding volume and definition to your lips can enhance your appearance and is relatively easy to achieve - especially if you opt for lip augmentation using injectable materials. Lip augmentat... Read More
  • San Diego Cosmetic Surgeon Dr. Tom Pousti Talks About Breast Augmentation: Aug. Mammoplasty
    Description Breast Augmentation is performed to increase the size and fullness of the breast. Women whose breasts are disproportionately small, or whose breasts have sagged or "deflated" after childbirth, or who have unevenly-shaped or sized breasts, are candidates for the procedure. If the breas... Read More

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