The following was taken from a news release from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, August 3, 2009

NEW SURVEY FROM THE TWO LEADING PLASTIC SURGERY SOCIETIES REVEALS SURPRISING ANSWERS

What people find beautiful about themselves may be different than what they find appealing in another person.  That’s just one finding from a recent consumer survey conducted on the BeautyforLife website (a joint venture of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery).  Visitors were asked “What aspect of physical beauty do you find most appealing in another person?”  In their 20’s, 30’s and 40’s, respondents look for a fit, well proportioned body, youthful skin ranked at the top for respondents in the 50’s and 60’s.  When considering “What part of your body are you most concerned about?”  respondents ranked their abdomen/hips number one in their 30’s.  But surprisingly, respondents listed the face, not their body, as the most popular choice in the 20’s, 40’s, 50’s and 60’s.

“It is always important to understand what our patients are most concerned about at different stages of their lives.  We want to be equipped to help our patients make the right decisions to maintain their beauty at every age – no matter what type of cosmetic medical procedure they are interested in”, said ASAPS President Renato Saltz, M. D.

Additional results were revealed when answering “Which part of your body are you most concerned about?”  While respondents primarily chose their face, significantly more respondents are concerned about their abdomen/hips than their breasts (chest) – with the disparity increasing throughout the decades.

1.  30’s – 37% chose abdomen/hips as their top concern while only 18% chose breasts

2.  40’s – 32% selected abdomen/hips and only 10% breast

3.  50’s – 25% chose abdomen/hips compared to 7% breast

4.  60’s – 23% indicated concern about their abdomen/hips, while only 7% selected breast

Community members were also asked to consider “The most important reason to maintain your physical appearance.”  To boost self-confidence” was the top choice across all decades, with “To attract potential partners” a close second for the 20’s.  In the 30’s and 40’s, the second-most popular choice shifted to “To increase professional opportunities,”  which remained the number two choice in the 50’s, but by a much smaller percentage.  In the 60’s, increasing professional opportunities fell to third behind ”To help make friends.” 

“The survey on the BeautyforLife website has provided interesting data about patients’ attitudes, motivation and perception.  Our goal is to provide useful tools for prospective patients to help them first decide if a cosmetic medicine procedure is right for them and then to provide information on how to choose an appropriate provider,” said Dr. Richard D’Amico, past president of ASPS.

Another question asked members to contemplate “The most important factor in maintaining beauty.”  While adherence to a healthy diet, regular exercise and skin care were popular choices, approximately one in five members felt that a cosmetic medical procedure was most important in the 50’s and 60’s.

This survey was conducted by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, via their Beauty for Life program – a series of patient education tools, including the interactive website www.BeautyforLife.com- designed to help people look and feel their best throughout their lives.  More detailed survey results are available by contacting the organizations.

About ASPS

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons is the largest organization of board certified plastic surgeons in the world.  Representing more than 6,700 physician members, the Society is recognized as a leading authority and information source on cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery.  ASPS comprises more than 94 percent of all board-certified plastic surgeons in the United States.  Founded in 1931, the Society represents physicians certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery or The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.  For more information, please visit the ASPS website at www.plasticsurgery.org

Posted: November 19th, 2009 under Uncategorized.
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You know that area that is just below the belly button that no matter how many abdominal crunches you do, dieting and general exercising, it is still resistant to change??  It bothers you because everywhere else your clothes fit well but this bulge always seems to stick out ruining your total look!

A very simple solution… Vaser®Liposuction.  This very unique and advanced liposuction procedure can rid yourself of localized deposits, just like this area below the belt, giving you a flatter tummy.  With this procedure, you will be placed under anesthesia and sleep through the whole thing.  By using ultrasonic energy, the fat in the area is broken up and makes for easier removal to reduce and minimize blood loss and bruising.  A cannula is then inserted into the area through tiny incisions and the fat is removed.  A special garment like a high-strength girdle will be put on and you will wear it for three to four weeks to help compress the area, encouraging your skin to shrink.  You will be fairly sore for a few days, but pain medication we prescribe for you will control any discomfort.  You should schedule to take off at least a week from work for recovery.

So, if you are thinking about that “little black dress” for the Holidays, now is the time to think about Vaser®Liposuction.

Posted: November 19th, 2009 under Uncategorized.
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Due to the recent popularity of the new alternative to Botox, DYSPORT, and our recent promotions on dermal fillers like Radiesse and Restylane, our patients have requested we schedule Saturday appointments, especially for those who work!  With the Holidays approaching, we have scheduled SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5th for an additional injection day!!  So give Brande a call at 623.2500 and reserve your space today!!!   

Posted: November 10th, 2009 under Uncategorized.
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We were recently informed by Dysport™ that they have extended their $75 Rebate Program until December 31st.  Our patients who have already tried Dysport™  are all very pleased with their results and are more than pleased to receive money back for a product that produces excellent results faster and cost less than Botox®Cosmetic.

For those who are not familiar with Dysport™, this product is the real answer to Botox®Cosmetic and has been approved by the FDA for the temporary improvement in the look of moderate to severe frown lines between the eyebrows (glabellar lines) and forehead.  Dysport™  is new to the US market but has been used in other countries since 1991.  Dysport™  has little to no downtime, you can go about your usual activities and it lasts three to four months.

For you to take advantage of the $75 Rebate, simply schedule your appointment, have the procedure done before December 31st and we will give you everything you need to mail to receive your rebate.  Brande, our specially trained RN, has scheduled our next Dermal/Dysport™ Injection Day for Tuesday, November 10th.  Give her a call and you will be ready for the Holidays!!!

Posted: November 5th, 2009 under Uncategorized.
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We are busy maintaining a young-looking body and face that we forget the one thing that will give all of our hard work and age away, our hands!!  Aging hands can be a very important issue and the last thing we think of that can be treated! 

Think about it, our hands are the only part of the body that sustain total abuse due to normal wear and tear, they get more sun damage than any other part of the body as they are always exposed to the sun and as we grow older, veins become more prominent because the skin loses volume and elasticity and can make the hands look bony and wrinkled.

It seems everyone is talking about hand rejuvenation.  Just the other day, Dr. Oz on the Oprah Show was showing how to give volume to the hands by using dermal fillers.  This is the latest in the use of dermal fillers and we have been very successful in treating the hands and reversing the signs of aging.

The objective of rejuvenating the hands is to add volume and fullness to the hands which will give them a more youthful appearance.  We increase volume by the use of Radiesse® or Restylane®, both hylauronic acid dermal fillers that do an excellent job filling in the back of the hands by “plumping” them up.  The filler is injected into the back of the hand and then massaging and molding the injected filler to create a smoother and younger appearance to the hands.

If you also have spots from sun damage on the back of your hands, we can use our Broadband Light Laser or specially formulated topical gels to remove these spots as well.

Our very successful hand rejuvenation procedures are painless and will effectively treat and restore volume, remove sun spots and increase the tightness and firmness of the hands which is crucial in reversing the signs of aging hands.  Make your appointment today and let everyone guess your age!!!

Posted: November 2nd, 2009 under Uncategorized.
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