About Face Lifts
There are different types of face lifts but on average the recovery time to return to basic activity is 10 days, while a return to full activity takes 3 weeks. On the other hand a mini face lift has a return time to normal activity is 5 days! If the patient has bruises that can lengthen the recovery […]
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 […]
Botox Injections in Men … Is It Different from Women?
The answer is yes. There must be a different approach for men. Since men’s eyebrows are horizontal in shape, it is imperative to avoid angulation of the eyebrow and also to avoid lateral eyebrow elevation, since both are signs of a feminine look which men do not want. Also there is a need for many more Botox units to […]
Are Filler Injections in Men Different from Women?
The answer is yes. We should be more conservative in using filler injections for men to avoid a feminine look. Also the upper lip augmentation should be avoided for the same reason. Another reason for under filling is that men do not want a significant change in their look. The same principle of being conservative applies to […]
Cosmetic Procedures in Men
Men have been undergoing more and more cosmetic procedures than ever before. Reasons for looking to improve their looks include helping them to find a job and being more successful. They are mainly interested in some improvement in their looks, less invasive procedures and quicker recovery than most women. Facial features in men are different from women, […]
COSMETIC PROCEDURES FOR THE FACE: When to Operate and When Is It Better to Inject?
Patients seeking to improve their looks don’t know whether they need fillers and Botox or to undergo a surgical procedure instead. The answer to that is simple. Until about 35 years of age, the signs of aging are relatively minimal. There isn’t skin laxity of the jaw line and neck yet, and therefore can be corrected by injectables such as […]
Post Surgical Makeup Tips
You have had your surgery and are ready to face the world… perhaps before you have completely finished healing… Here are some tips on how to look your best. First you must ask Dr. Shahar when you are going to be ready to apply makeup and see what suggestions he has for you depending on what you […]
Welcome to the Natural Look Institute
The Natural Look Institute is a New York cosmetic surgery clinic that is true to its name. We feel it is of the utmost importance to maintain a “natural look” when performing cosmetic surgery on our patients, both men and women. With the advent of today’s technology, plastic and cosmetic surgical procedures are able to enhance your […]