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Are Gummy Bears Always a Sweet Deal?

Breast implants that is… If you have heard any news at all about breast implants in the last few years the term “gummy bear” has probably been associated with them. These gummy bear implants are all the rage. They promise to revolutionize breast augmentation with safer breast implants that won’t leak if they break. But …


Lifestyle Lift, One Size Never Fits All

You’ve probably heard the radio ads or seen the TV commercials for the Lifestyle Lift. I’ve seen them myself – ads promising a revolutionary one hour procedure that is done under local anesthesia and gets you back to work as soon as the next day. You know the old adage, “if it sounds too good …


Can Chin Ups Really Lift Your Chin?

You spare no expense in buying the latest anti-aging creams and undergoing a variety of treatments. You love staying up-to-date on the latest anti-aging innovations, and there’s nothing you wouldn’t do to shave five or even ten years off your look. But will facial muscle exercises really make you look younger? Facial muscle exercises were …


Jewel Plants a Flower for Breast Cancer Awareness

In a couple days I will be attending the national meeting of the American Society for Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). While there a special fundraising event will be held featuring the recording artist, Jewel. You may know that October is breast cancer awareness month. The idea is to raise awareness of the seriousness of the problem …


Fade to Brown: Hyperpigmentation

Here in Miami the sun is one of our best assets. Warm weather, bright sunny days, year round tans… But it’s also one of the biggest threats to skin health. Besides causing sun burns, those golden rays are responsible for unwanted dark spots and patches Brown spots, or hyperpigmentation, are becoming the latest skin woe. …


Russian Roulette? Strax Rejuvenation

Patients seeking bargain pricing for their plastic surgery have been going to Strax Rejuvenation for years as the cheapest option in town. Strax commonly advertises very low prices to lure patients for their procedures. Recently, patients are learning that the lowest price is often not the best value. There has been another death at Strax …


Tips on Switching Your Aesthetic Routine, Courtesy of Allergan Inc.

Juvederm is one of the most popular wrinkle fillers available today. Here in Aventura, Florida, Dr. Rubinstein frequently uses Juvederm on patients who want to reduce the appearance of the nasolabial folds, the “smile lines” that travel from the nose to each side of the mouth. Juvederm is made by Allergan Inc, the company behind …


Non-Surgical Treatments Rise in 2009 Despite Economy

According to figures from the annual survey conducted by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, non-surgical procedures are still on the rise despite the uncertain economy of 2009. Treatment with Botulinum Toxin type A  – commonly known as Botox Cosmetic or Dysport – was the most frequently performed non-surgical procedure in 2009.  Close behind …


Mini-facelift or full Facelift: Make the right choice!

Mini-facelifts have grown popular due to a lot of advertising by some of the franchise facelift businesses. There are lots of different types of these operations, but they’re all variations of the same basic principle. The most well known example is the Lifestyle Lift. The goal is to improve the area between your lower eyelids …


Help for PIP Implant Victims

The scandal surrounding PIP implants has become a top story worldwide. Since the news broke about substandard industrial silicone being used in PIP implants there has been a cascade of reactions from governments around the world. Some countries are providing free procedures to remove the tainted implants. Others are offering some form of support falling …