The Liquid Facelift Has Arrived
Austin, TX (ContentDesk) April 21, 2004 -? Dr. Gregory Nikolaidis of Westlake Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery is one of only a few select physicians in Texas chosen to use Sculptra, a product created by Dermik Laboratories.
Already commonly used throughout Europe, Sculptra is known as the "liquid facelift."
Patients are able to safely and non-surgically receive the benefits of traditional facelifts through the product's effect of plumping up the skin.During the Sculptra procedure, a patient is numbed with topical numbing cream and given a series of injections in the desired area.
The material used in Sculptra is lactic acid, the substance that is naturally produced by muscles during exercise.
This acid stimulates the skin to produce more collagen, thus producing a plumping effect.
Dr. Nikolaidis believes that "this product will transform the field of cosmetic surgery."
Unlike other fillers, such as Restylane and Cosmoplast, which last only a few months, Sculptra causes the body to stimulate its own collagen.
This results in a much longer-lasting effect, generally two to three years.
Side effects of the procedure are minimal, other than short-term swelling and redness.Dr. Nikolaidis was invited by Dermik Laboratories to attend a training session on Sculptra in Chicago on April 17 and 18, and is scheduled to receive additional training in Frankfurt, Germany in June.
He will offer the product at his practice, Westlake Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery, in Austin upon its United States release in July 2004.Gregory Nikolaidis, M.D. received his Dermatology specialty training at the University of California, San Diego, after graduating at the top of his class with Honors in the Basic Sciences from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.
Dr. Nikolaidis opened Westlake Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery in 2002, devoting his practice to cutting-edge, minimally invasive aesthetic procedures.
He has been a leader in other recent break-through cosmetic surgery techniques, including Feather-Lift and ThermaLift..
Chin Surgery ? Cosmetic Surgery Information
Chin Surgery ? Cosmetic Surgery InformationThe chin is one of the most noticed features of an individual's face because other elements of the face such as the nose, and jaw are lined up with it.
Chin surgery (or mentoplasty) procedures are designed to sculpt your chin into a more desired and attractive looking form.The best candidates for mentoplasty are those who are in good physical and mental health, who have not been diagnosed with any diseases including bone disorders.
Patients should not have an unrealistic expectation when going in for chin surgery.
The procedure can make the chin more or less prominent, depending on the needs and overall look of the patient's facial appearance.Mentoplasty changes the chin's shape by moving some of the bone forward, adding implants or in some cases, completely removing the bone altogether.
Each procedure has different details and is dependent on what the patient's needs are.
A chin with a bone moved...
Chin Surgery ? Cosmetic Surgery Information
Cosmetic surgery > Chin Surgery ? Cosmetic Surgery Information
Cosmetic Surgery Resource Site Opens
The Cosmetic Surgery Directory, found at http://www.the-cosmetic-surgery-directory.com, is now open to serve the needs of a growing community of people who are looking for no-nonsense information about plastic surgery and a handy resource for locating a cosmetic surgeon in all 50 states. The directory also includes an up to date reference for news relating to plastic and cosmetic surgery.
This consumer-friendly website can be used as a central resource to answer your questions about cosmetic surgery including breast augmentation, liposuction, tummy tuck, Botox, and more. The Cosmetic Surgery Directory will give you the information you need about each procedure so you can make an informed decision. The plastic and cosmetic surgeons in our directory are experienced board certified surgeons and use the latest cosmetic and plastic surgery technology.
All of...
Cosmetic Surgery Resource Site Opens
Cosmetic surgery > Cosmetic Surgery Resource Site Opens
“Vanity Tax” on Plastic Surgery is Unworkable, Says Dallas Surgeon
Dallas, TX (ContentDesk) April 12, 2006 -- Under pressure to increase tax revenue, a growing number of states across the US are considering a so-called vanity tax that would levy a sales tax on plastic surgery procedures.New Jersey has enacted a 6% tax on cosmetic procedures. Washington, Illinois and several other states are considering similar measures. In Texas, Governor Rick Perry has proposed expanding the state sales tax to include elective cosmetic surgery as part of an effort to boost school funding.But such taxes are a bad idea, says Dallas plastic surgeon Dr. Fred Hackney (http://www.hackney-plastic-surgery-clinic.com).
While I can see how this might appeal to people, says Hackney, its based on a misconception that most plastic surgery is elective. Hackney says that any tax on plastic surgery would be unworkable because of the difficulty in determining what surgery really is elective...
Cosmetic surgery > “Vanity Tax” on Plastic Surgery is Unworkable, Says Dallas Surgeon
The-Cosmetic-Surgery-Directory.com Launches Cosmetic Surgery Tip Site at LifeTips.com
Golden, CO (ContentDesk) January 30, 2006 -- LifeTips.com, together with The-Cosmetic-Surgery-Directory.com, announces the launch of the Cosmetic Surgery Tip Site on the LifeTips network. The-Cosmetic-Surgery-Directory.com site will be the exclusive sponsor to millions of potential clients in the LifeTips network. It is a pleasure to be adding such a formidable sponsor to the LifeTips network, said Byron White, President of LifeTips.com. The-Cosmetic-Surgery-Directory.com will really appeal to the wide LifeTips audience. Sample Cosmetic Surgery Tip* Paging Dr. Finance Your plastic surgeon wears many hats: counselor, cosmetic genius, and now loan officer. Many plastic surgery center Web sites offer payment plans and loans, while this may seem like one-stop shopping, both you and the surgeon need to be cautious with financing plastic surgery.
Plastic surgery financing typically is unsecured by collateral, so your surgeon stands to lose more if you default. Not that you plan to...
The-Cosmetic-Surgery-Directory.com Launches Cosmetic Surgery Tip Site at LifeTips.com
Cosmetic surgery > The-Cosmetic-Surgery-Directory.com Launches Cosmetic Surgery Tip Site at LifeTips.com
The-Cosmetic-Surgery-Directory.com Launches Cosmetic Surgery Tip Site at LifeTips.com
Golden, CO (ContentDesk) January 30, 2006 -- LifeTips.com, together with The-Cosmetic-Surgery-Directory.com, announces the launch of the Cosmetic Surgery Tip Site on the LifeTips network. The-Cosmetic-Surgery-Directory.com site will be the exclusive sponsor to millions of potential clients in the LifeTips network. It is a pleasure to be adding such a formidable sponsor to the LifeTips network, said Byron White, President of LifeTips.com. The-Cosmetic-Surgery-Directory.com will really appeal to the wide LifeTips audience. Sample Cosmetic Surgery Tip* Paging Dr. Finance Your plastic surgeon wears many hats: counselor, cosmetic genius, and now loan officer. Many plastic surgery center Web sites offer payment plans and loans, while this may seem like one-stop shopping, both you and the surgeon need to be cautious with financing plastic surgery.
Plastic surgery financing typically is unsecured by collateral, so your surgeon stands to lose more if you default. Not that you plan to...
The-Cosmetic-Surgery-Directory.com Launches Cosmetic Surgery Tip Site at LifeTips.com
Cosmetic surgery > The-Cosmetic-Surgery-Directory.com Launches Cosmetic Surgery Tip Site at LifeTips.com
Medical Travel Vacations Now Include Body Lifts
Scottsdale, AZ (ContentDesk via ContentDesk Direct) October 28, 2005 -- Demand for body lifts, a new cosmetic surgery procedure that is almost a necessity after massive weight loss from gastric bypass surgery, is growing fast. People are especially interested in having the procedure done in Thailand as part of a medical travel vacation. Our clients save 50% to 80% of the cost of the same procedure in the U.S. by having it done by our surgeons in Bangkok, Thailand, says Julie Munro, CEO and Chief Medical Concierge at Cosmetic Surgery Travel LLC, Americas leading medical travel planning service. For instance, one of Munros clients went in for a consultation at a well-known Chicago clinic and received an estimate of $80,000 for a two-stage body lift procedure.
It included a belt lipectomy, abdominoplasty, breast lift and implants, brachioplasty (upper arm reduction) and a lower body lift. In Thailand, her body lift will be completed...
Medical Travel Vacations Now Include Body Lifts
Cosmetic surgery > Medical Travel Vacations Now Include Body Lifts
Where's The "Plastic" In Plastic Surgery?
===================================================Where's The "Plastic" In Plastic Surgery? - by Mike Jones(c) Mike Jones - All Rights reserved http://www.bodyfaq.com ===================================================Don't be looking for the Dupont Company sales rep the nexttime you visit a Plastic Surgeon's office because, despitepopular belief, there's no "Plastic" in Plastic Surgery. Thename is taken from the Greek word "plastikos" which means to"mold or shape."Initially plastic surgery procedures were limited to facialand body reconstruction caused by accidents, trauma, illnessor birth defects. As people began to see the purely cosmeticpossibilities, many surgeons expanded their services toinclude facelifts, rhinoplasty (nose jobs), breastaugmentation and liposuction.It's important to know the difference between plasticsurgery and cosmetic surgery, especially if you're planningon having your insurance company foot the bill for yourprocedure...
Where's The "Plastic" In Plastic Surgery?
Cosmetic surgery > Where's The "Plastic" In Plastic Surgery?
“Vanity Tax” on Plastic Surgery is Unworkable, Says Dallas Surgeon
Dallas, TX (ContentDesk) April 12, 2006 -- Under pressure to increase tax revenue, a growing number of states across the US are considering a so-called vanity tax that would levy a sales tax on plastic surgery procedures.New Jersey has enacted a 6% tax on cosmetic procedures. Washington, Illinois and several other states are considering similar measures. In Texas, Governor Rick Perry has proposed expanding the state sales tax to include elective cosmetic surgery as part of an effort to boost school funding.But such taxes are a bad idea, says Dallas plastic surgeon Dr. Fred Hackney (http://www.hackney-plastic-surgery-clinic.com).
While I can see how this might appeal to people, says Hackney, its based on a misconception that most plastic surgery is elective. Hackney says that any tax on plastic surgery would be unworkable because of the difficulty in determining what surgery really is elective...
Cosmetic surgery > “Vanity Tax” on Plastic Surgery is Unworkable, Says Dallas Surgeon