The Deep Facelift allows Dr. Goldberg to address aspects of the aging face that a traditional facelift cannot.  As we age, the cheek fat under the lower eyelid begins to descend.  As this happens, it leaves behind a hollow ridge under the eyelid often referred to as the “tear trough”.  Where the bottom of the lower eyelids meet this tear trough, they become visible and give the appearance of lower eyelid “bags”.

The goal of the deep facelift is to re-elevate this upper cheek fat to where it once filled the tear trough and obscured the lower eyelid bags.  In many cases, this maneuver alone can correct the appearance of the lower eyelids without even operating on the eyelid at all.  The elevated cheek tissue also gives the cheeks a more full and youthful appearance.

A traditional facelift focuses on repositioning the skin and the tissues just under the skin.  This is very important, and is generally done by Dr. Goldberg in combination with the deep technique.  The problem, however, with using the traditional technique to address the upper cheek fat is that it is not directly manipulating that tissue.  For a traditional facelift alone to move this fat, it would have to do so indirectly by pulling on the skin and tissues just beneath.  Overaggressive attempts at this can give a very unnatural, “pulled” appearance.

The deep facelift, by contrast, directly elevates the cheek tissue without pulling on the skin at all.  This allows for an anatomic correction without distortion.  The procedure is a short addition to the traditional facelift operation with no additional visible scars.  A small incision is made inside the upper lip which is closed with dissolving stiches.  The oral incision is relatively painless and heals very quickly.

The procedure is simple and safe, and uses techniques well established in other forms of facial surgery.  Because Dr. Goldberg, and his team, are additionally well versed in complex facial reconstruction, they are able to use their experience to offer, improved, more natural, facelift results.

Breast augmentation recovery only takes a few weeks, and the surgery leaves minimal scarring that does not show under your swimsuit.

Dr. Melinda Haws, with the Plastic Surgery Center of Nashville says, “you can be in the beach, in the ocean, in the water in 2-3 weeks [after breast augmentation surgery]. Are your breasts going to look as pretty as they will in 2-3 months? No.”

Breast Augmentation Recovery

Like many cosmetic surgical procedures, the full results of breast augmentation surgery are seen once all the swelling is gone. It takes several months after breast augmentation surgery swelling to completely subside. However, you can be recovered and healed enough to hit the beach a few weeks after surgery.

Your Best Swimsuit Body

Women in Westchester county choose to have breast augmentation surgery to increase the size of their breasts, correct an asymmetry, or restore lost volume after breast feeding and weight loss.

While many women choose to undergo breast augmentation surgery in the fall or winter to ensure that they are fully recovered for swimsuit season, the short recovery times means that you can have surgery now and be swimming again by August. Other popular surgeries that can help you improve your beach body, such as a tummy tuck, have a longer recovery time. You may want to schedule a tummy tuck after Labor Day if you don’t want to lose too much beach time this summer.

Find out more by watching the video below or by scheduling a breast implant consultation today. We have breast implant specials running at our Westchester County, NY office through the end of August.

Often, women with a cancer diagnosis who will require partial mastectomy or lumpectomy would like additional breast reduction, breast lift, or breast augmentation to either or both sides.  This is possible in certain cases, depending on the size and shape of the breasts as well as the location of the tumor.

I have developed many techniques to accomplish these goals, working with a variety of breast cancer surgeons.  Doing this type of work requires several things. First, I have to draw on a large experience of aesthetic breast surgery in order to modify standard techniques to fit these unique cases.

My experience has given me a a very deep understanding of the breast anatomy which enables me to move the tissues creatively and safely.  Finally, I have enough experience with these particular cases to have developed excellent communication with the oncologic breast surgeons with whom I work.  This last part is critical to ensure that the plan is understood by both surgeons in order to execute it in a way that is both oncologically sound and aesthetically pleasing.

A breast cancer diagnosis is always very emotionally difficult.  Oncoplastic breast surgery, however, allows a patient to look forward to achieving some personal aesthetic goals. A silver lining is always nice.

Botox is already a controlled substance, but in practice this means that only someone with a medical license can order the product. There are very few limitations on who can administer the shots, and while the injections are not particularly dangerous except in rare instances, a poorly placed injection can cause undesirable side effects.

Botox has made waves across the country and around the world. In China, it is frequently and openly administered by beauty parlors with no training or qualifications, which has led to widespread calls for stricter controls. Last year, the UK considered implementing tighter regulation on Botox, but this was ultimately dismissed for being too expensive to enforce.

Stateside, Botox regulation has become a hot topic in Texas and New Jersey, as politicians, doctors, and concerned citizens worry that the lack of controls is endangering many patients. The Texas Medical Board has considered making changes to the rules about who can perform cosmetic procedures involving prescription medications. This would include injectable fillers such as Juvederm, Radiesse, and Restylane.

In New Jersey, legislators have introduced a bill that would ban Botox for minors, except in cases where a doctor affirms that the treatment is medically necessary. Before it became a popular cosmetic procedure, Botox was (and continues to be) used for a variety of medical purposes, including the treatment of certain migraines and cerebral palsy symptoms.

Botox regulation is supported by many people who fear that unscrupulous providers are capitalizing on the treatment’s rising popularity without taking into account the safety and ethical issues involved. You should always make sure that your Botox is being administered by an accredited professional with years of experience. Only these providers are qualified to target specific facial muscles and deliver predictable results with consistency.

The new FDA sunscreen regulations will probably include steps to:

1. Establish standards for testing effectiveness of sun protection products
2. Require labeling that accurately reflects test results
3. Limit maximum SPF value on the label to SPF 50+

The FDA will also evaluate dosage on products like spray-on sunscreen, and help sunscreen manufacturers test and accurately label their products based on the new standards.

Read more on FDA.gov

• Celebrity beauty advice
• Tips for dealing with “brow abuse” and sun damage
• A “fail-proof” shopping guide for beauty products
• Advice from doctors regarding cosmetic procedures

The authors of Makeup Wakeup say they wrote the book for women over the age of 40 who feel invisible amongst
the sea of beauty marketing aimed at much younger women.

Last month, the authors celebrated the debut of Makeup Wakeup at a special book release party at Bergdorf
Goodman NYC. Talkingmakeup.com has photos of attendees, including Debbie Harry of Blondie and model/actress Patti Hansen.

Reviews for Makeup Wakeup

Makeup Wakeup is “full of sharp advice” reads Oprah.com.

The blog faboverforty writes about Makeup Wakeup: “One of the first things I noticed about the book is the great photography. These women are not photoshopped to look glossed over and fake. Nope, they look REAL! I was so thrilled about that!”

A reviewer on Amazon writes: “I think people considering surgical enhancements should read this book and see if they could ‘fix’ what they want to fix using make-up or read up on the different offerings of procedures. This was a very worthwhile and fun read for me.”

We do look to achieve good symmetry, but sometimes making each areola something slightly different than a perfect circle may look more natural.  Again, this is something to discuss with your plastic surgeon.

• See more answers to this question on realself.com
• View areola reconstructions performed by Dr. Goldberg
• Learn more about breast reconstruction

Running and aerobic activity can be resumed after two weeks, unless there has been breast surgery in combination.  Running can cause a lot of trauma to the breasts so I generally recommend a minimum of four weeks in these cases.

For more answers to this question or questions like these please see my posts on realself.com

Celebrities who have downsized in recent years allegedly include Denise Richards, Victoria Beckham, Drew Barrymore, and Jordan. Taken together they represent a trend toward breast implants being smaller than was previously fashionable.

More everyday women are hopping on the bandwagon, tired of having breast implants that are too large for their bodies, according to CBS News health reporter Stephanie Stahl.

What are some reasons that women might be downsizing their breast implants?

• They may not want or need extra attention toward their breasts.
• Misalignment and capsular contracture made the implants look unnatural.
• Women want to look and feel more natural and comfortable.
• Large breasts make it more difficult to exercise or perform other physical activities.
• Overly large breasts have been associated with back problems.

While surgery to reduce implant size involves simply exchanging one implant for another, there’s usually some reconstruction required, since the pocket housing the implant needs to be modified. Risks of the surgery are similar to regular augmentation surgery, but the recovery time is typically shorter.

Harriet Bleiman, a breast implant reduction patient who spoke with CBS, loves her reduced bust size. “I just feel like this is the right proportion for me… I liked them at the beginning, and after a couple of years they felt like two large, standing out, almost cantaloupes, and that made me very uncomfortable.”

Now, Harriet says, it actually feels as if having a smaller breast size has helped everything from her self-confidence to her golf game.

Please see the following link for additional information ont the topic as  well as other questions and answers on the same subject:  RealSelf: Mommy Makeover or Individual Surgery? ]]> http://www.westchesterplastics.com/dr-goldbergs-blog/blog/2011/05/mommy-makeover-or-individual-surgery/feed/ 1