COSMETIC SURGERY FOR MEN, WHAT’S NEW AND TRENDING?
The most common treatment for men of all ages is the Botox/Dysport and Fillers injection. Men under 40 who are looking for non-surgical facial rejuvenation find that this procedure provides modest improvement without making them look like a different person. With surgical procedures, the Rhinoplasty procedure (also known as a “nose job”) is the most […]
How to Have a Successful Cosmetic Consultation
There are a few points to be addressed during a cosmetic consultation in order for the client to be fully satisfied after their procedure. Both the patient and the surgeon must understand the expectations of the patient regarding their surgery/treatment. If any of their expectations are unrealistic, the surgeon must point out to the patient […]
Energy based devices-are they effective in facial rejuvenation?
Most people tend to believe in Energy Based devices such as Thermage, radio-frequency infra-red and electro-stimulation to be effective treatment in facial rejuvenation. Just the use of technology can convince the effectiveness of the machine. The truth is that there is no significant benefit from these kinds of therapy and even if there is, some […]
What is Facial Harmony?
Facial harmony is when the facial features are in proportion to each other in terms of projection and size. If we look at the 3 prominent facial features – which are the nose, the cheeks and the chin – it is imperative for all of them to have projection which is proportional to each other, […]
Cosmetic surgeon vs regular MD
A cosmetic surgeon is a preferable choice over an MD for non-surgical facial rejuvenation for several reasons. First, a cosmetic surgeon is familiar with the detailed anatomy of the fat compartments in the face, as well as the exact location of the nerves and blood vessels. This knowledge is essential in order to avoid serious […]
Feeling Good About the Doctor You Choose
It is so important to find the right doctor. Not only should they be qualified and have great skills but it is important to be able feel comfortable with the doctor you are working with too. Dr. Shahar and his staff are compassionate and help you every step of the way. Enhancing your looks is […]
Technology in facial rejuvenation
Every time a new technology or product is presented it attracts the public’s attention, but physicians are taking their time before deciding whether it is effective enough to apply it into their practice. I will focus on 3 modalities of treatment: The first one is the Laser Liposuction of the neck. Every new technique in liposuction […]
How to protect patients from themselves
Occasionally, I see patients in my office requesting changes that will end up not making them look more attractive. Since they are not experts in the concept of beauty and facial harmony, it is the physician’s responsibility to resist such a request and tell them why I refuse to inject a filler in an area […]
The temple area – the neglected one
Facial enhancement and youthful restoration has been focused on the eyes, jowls, neck and nose which are important but the temple area receives little attention. With aging, loss of volume occurs also in the temple area and a youthful restorative look cannot be complete by facelift and/or fillers if the temple area is not addressed. The temple area […]
Recovery From Plastic Surgery
Recovery from plastic surgery depends on how extensive the procedure is, how long it is, what type of anesthesia is used, and how experienced the surgeon is. In experienced hands, the recovery is faster. An additional factor is presence of bruises which can extend the recovery time. Recovery time is defined as the time it takes to go back […]