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Dr. Shuster has incorporated Juvederm into his repertoire of injectable fillers. Juvederm is a recently approved hyaluronic acid filler. It works well for adding volume to areas such as the lips and lower facial lines.

The American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS) has published annual statistics for the year 2006 and cosmetic procedures have continued to gain popularity. The most popular cosmetic surgeries: Liposuction Breast Augmentation Eyelid Surgery Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) Breast Reduction The most popular non-surgical procedures: Botox Hyaluronic Acid Laser Hair Removal Microdermabrassion Skin Resurfacing

Dr. Shuster is pleased to now be able to offer silicone gel breast implants to his many breast augmentation patients. Before the recent FDA ruling, Dr Bernard Shuster, as a lead investigator in the FDA’s study, could only offer these implants to patients who met strict level of criteria. This had prohibited most most women who desired the gel filled…

Increasingly men are having plastic surgery and, not surprisingly, are more open about it. The procedures men request are both surgical and non-surgical, with the later being more common. The most popular non-surgical procedures men request are Botox, injectable filler such as Restylane and Juvaderm, skin care procedures, and laser hair removal. The most popular plastic surgery procedures among male…

Dr. Shuster has authored an invited article on creating younger looking necks for the trade journal Plastic Surgery Products. In this article, Dr. Shuster describes the various state of the art techniques for rejuvenation of the aging neck as well as describing some of the minimally invasive methods for neck and face rejuvenation.

Whether a person would benefit from plastic surgery after weight loss surgery is different for each individual. There are many factors that contribute to such a decision. Everyone looks better after weight loss. While many wont need, or desire, a surgical procedure there are others who do. The decision to pursue plastic surgery is a personal one. Many advertisements for…

Everyone is unique with signature qualities, expressions and an overall “look.” That’s why the beauty and cosmetic industry has placed so much emphasis on personalized skin care and color options. Now individuals can personalize their surgical procedures as well. At the Hollywood office of Dr. Bernard Shuster, customized facelifts are expertly performed with a personal touch. “For years plastic surgeons…

Plastic Surgery Following Bariatric Surgery As a plastic surgeon, the patients who come to consult with me after bariatric surgery have many unique considerations. Each person must receive an individualized analysis based on several factors. The amount of weight loss can create significant challenges, the emotional and physical needs and expectations of the patient and the overall health of the…

Plastic surgery has come a long way in helping women to look better and younger. Recently new attention has been placed on the hands, to achieve a better harmony between the hands and the facial appearance. Hands are one of the first parts of the body to show signs of aging because they receive so much exposure to the elements….

Liposculpture, also known as precision, selective, fine or micro liposuction, refers to the removal of smaller amounts of fat (often 1-3 ounces) than in traditional liposuction procedures. A growing trend, liposculpture is performed to sharpen, enhance, or accentuate features on persons who are usually fit or normal weight. Liposculpture procedures are often performed on areas that were previously considered off-limits…