The Changing Appearance of Plastic Surgery: Not All Facelifts are Alike
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…
Body Contouring Following Weight Loss
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…
Aging Hands: Restoring a Youthful Appearance
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 – Taking Liposuction to a New Level
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…
Natural Breast Lifts: Creating Fuller More Youthful Breasts
A woman’s breast may be her most sensual and personal feature. So it’s not surprising that requests for breast enhancement are among the most common in plastic surgery practices. Particularly popular are requests for younger, perkier breasts. This desire for full, youthful breasts has even stimulated the lingerie industry to develop and promote a whole line of “Wonder” brassieres. While…
Breast Implant Saves Woman’s Life
One Israeli woman has received an unexpected boost from her breast implants during the Lebanon war — the silicone embeds saved her life during a Hezbollah rocket attack, a doctor said. “This is an extraordinary case, but it’s a fact that the silicone implants prevented her from a more serious and deeper wound,” Jacky Govrin, of the hospital in Nahariya…
