No one’s exempted from facial aging — from forehead lines to crow’s feet to nasolabial folds. Not to mention sagging jowls. No matter how diligent you may be with your daily sunscreen and nightly moisturizer routines, the loose skin on the lower third of the face will make you appear old. Being jowl-free may sound […]
How to Banish the Dreaded Bread Back
Muffin tops, love handles, thunder thighs — those are all problems for cosmetic surgery to address. But rolls of back fat, also known as bread back or back rolls, are another common reason that prompts women to consider cosmetic surgery. For most of these women, they have tried all types of exercises — from cardio […]
Exciting Operation for Mommy Make-over and Large Weight Loss Patients
One month ago, I did a very creative operation that tightened a woman’s upper tummy and her breasts with scars placed only beneath her breasts. As everyone knows, pregnancies and the loss of a lot of weight cause a woman’s breasts to lengthen and sag. These same influences can cause excess skin and fat of […]
New Thigh Tightening Procedure
I want to share a really interesting operation I did a few weeks ago for a patient who lost 120 pounds, and has kept the weight off for a few years. One of my major interests is in helping individuals gain a new body after their large weight losses. It is great to lose the […]
What Really Works Against Forehead Lines
The appearance of unsightly forehead lines is a common issue that men and women want to address. Some people get vertical lines between the brows (also known as the dreaded elevens) while others find themselves stuck with horizontal lines across the forehead. “I’ve tried almost everything to get rid of them but I’m not seeing […]
Deciding on a Liquid Facelift: Is It For You?
A standard facelift procedure remains the gold standard in facial rejuvenation. Yet certain factors may hinder you from having the procedure including your existing state of health, elasticity of your facial skin, and the costs of surgery. Fortunately, you can choose to go the non-surgical route with a liquid facelift instead! What’s a liquid facelift? […]
Post-Surgery – How to Reduce Recovery Times
With every form of cosmetic surgery performed today, patients are likely to experience swelling and bruising to one extent or another. This is simply the body’s reaction to the trauma of surgery and is perfectly natural and normal. Still, you want the quickest recovery you can have. There is a right way and a wrong […]
How to Spot a Poor Quality Surgeon
Unless you’re a cosmetic surgeon yourself, it can be tricky evaluating the qualifications and criteria of a prospective surgeon. This is precisely why far too many patients fall prey to the nation’s substandard surgeons each year, having mistakenly put their faith in a so-called professional who was anything but. At Elliott Lavey, we’re all about […]
Ear Augmentation – Surprisingly Simple, Always Effective
The human ear is remarkable, not just in its function in hearing, but also in the outer ear itself. Just like the fingerprints, no two people have identical ears. While this makes each of us wonderfully human, a “unique” ear shape can make some people self-conscious and affect their self-image. Plus, as we age, the […]
Dermal Fillers – What to Expect After a Session
Dermal fillers are among the simplest, safest, and most accessible cosmetic treatments, which is precisely why millions turn to them to achieve a more youthful look. What’s really great is the way this non-surgical procedure delivers a near-instant effect and how that effect can be tailored exactly to reflect the requests of each patient and […]
