I know I’ve said it before, but BOTOX ® really is the new aspirin. In early October Allergan (makers of BOTOX®) announced that the FDA approved BOTOX ® for use in treating chronic migraine patients (defined as 15 or more migraine days a month). Many patients are eager to try a new treatment because in addition to pain they typically experience dizziness, nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light and noise, and sometimes even vomiting. Now that the drug is approved, Allergan is free to market BOTOX as a treatment for migraines (even though it has been used off label for this purpose since 1992), leading […]
As a surgeon and director of an operating facility I spend more time than your average person worrying about germs and bacteria. I’ve been told that I’m a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to sterilization. That’s why I was thrilled when my youngest daughter came back from summer camp and sneezed into the bend in her arm. Obviously I don’t want her to be sick, but I’ve told her before that if she is going to sneeze or cough the best place is into her arm and not her hands (though it is tough to get children her […]
The facilities in which surgery is performed can be quite diverse. Most patients prefer an Office Based Surgery facility over a larger institution because using a private facility is like the difference between being on a private jet and flying commercial. Let me give you a short history of operating room venues to start off.
As recently as the 1990’s patients checked into a hospital the night before surgery in order to ensure that they did not have anything to eat or drink the morning of their procedure. Then, the anesthesia used required the patient to spend an additional night to recuperate. Since […]
When considering any medical procedure, one of the most important decisions is the selection of the physician. Many people do not know where to look, or what they should be looking for. In the case of plastic surgery, you want an experienced surgeon who has trained specifically in cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. This means that your doctor will use aesthetic principles to improve normal structures’ appearance and surgical outcome. To help ensure that you have the best doctor there are several questions you can ask. Is my doctor board certified in plastic surgery? Where did my doctor complete his plastic […]
Botox® is the new aspirin! Developed from bacteria secretions, Botox® takes affect by relaxing muscle tissue. The most famous application is cosmetic, as relaxed facial muscles do not produce wrinkles and folds. Did you know, however, that physicians have found many more uses?
Perhaps the most interesting use of Botox® is in the treatment of migraines. Migraines are thought to be caused by pressure on a nerve in the forehead. When muscles used to make facial expressions are overworked (such as when you furrow your brow too much) they become enlarged and put pressure on the nerve. Typical treatments are anti-inflammatories such as Ibuprofen to decrease […]
Plastic surgery is much more common than you think. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) recently released a report indicating that the number of cosmetic surgeries performed in America each year has increased by 3% since 2008 to over million (http://www.plasticsurgery.org/Media/stats/2008-quick-facts-cosmetic-surgery-minimally-invasive-statistics.pdf)! It isn’t just Hollywood stars having work done either.
This may be because Americans are seeing the benefits of looking as good as you feel. Many baby boomers work out and stick to a good diet, but their faces continue to age. We have seen several of them in our New York City Plastic Surgery office that are between career opportunities […]
Teen Plastic Surgery
Darrick E. Antell, M.D.850 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10075(212) 988-4040.
Getting dressed can be a major undertaking for any teenager, but choosing the right outfit is what swallowed up time for 19-year-old Crystal Mast. In her eyes, Crystal had a distinct disadvantage. “I was totally flat chested. I grew up always wearing padded bras.” Crystal’s mother tried to reassure her daughter. “My mom said, ‘Oh, they’ll grow, it’s normal, don’t worry.” But as Crystal grew, her breasts didn’t. Of course, camouflaging a less than ample chest has been a challenge for generations of teenagers, but today’s fashions are […]
Top Cosmetic Surgeon New York City
Darrick E. Antell, M.D.850 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10075(212) 988-4040.
The leader of this worldwide trend are young people who are quick to react to changes in fashion. But now this trend has gone beyond the generation barrier and reached middle-aged men. For instance, the world market for men’s cosmetics has grown nearly 40% in the past five years. Convenience stores are stocking more and more facial masks and pore cleansing products for men.
Under this kind of trend, men’s aesthetic salon’s are coming out of the “closet.” TBC, Tokyo Beauty Clinique, the leading aesthetic salon […]
Good Morning America
Topic: Plastic Surgery for Men on the Rise.
Guys say they hope going under the knife will help them compete personally and professionally
Jan. 9, 2005 — According to folklore, women are considered the fairer sex.
But increasingly, men are paying more attention to their appearance and going to great lengths to improve it — even if it means going under the knife.
The number of men undergoing plastic surgery each year is on the rise, with rhinoplasty (better known as a nose job), chin implants and less invasive procedures such as Botox injections and chemical peels especially popular.
“There is no question […]
Eyelid Surgery New York, NY
Darrick E. Antell, M.D.850 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10075(212) 988-4040.
If you want to be beautiful nowadays, you have to grit your teeth: Tony sees it the same way. The 52 year-old translator takes a great deal of pleasure in telling people his age (he looks younger of course), and started with various corrective operations four years ago. The swim rings, called love handles in America, had to go. For ten years, Tony had been dieting and torturing himself doing sit-ups in the gym. Nothing helped, the rolls of fat on the stomach and back area stubbornly stayed […]
