Facelift Season?
February 7th, 2011
You wouldn’t suppose that there might be seasonality to cosmetic surgery, but over the past few years, I have noticed a pattern in my practice. In mid-January facelift consultations seem to spike. The Holidays are over, popular social events like summer weddings and reunions are more than several months away. The end of January and February seems to be the choice time for patients to explore having facial rejuvenation surgery. About 95,000 facelifts are performed each year. In Minneapolis, winter is a great time to recuperate without attracting too many questions and re-emerge to look rested and refreshed like returning from a relaxing vacation. Unlike the contestants of the reality show Bridalplasty savvy patients that opt for anti-aging procedures want to plan ahead to look their best, especially for important events. It is my recommendation that scheduling surgery well in advance of an important social occasion is optimal for a safe and stress-free recovery.
Next time: Is there a season for liposuction?
Botox in Hollywood: When is it too much?
January 11th, 2011
Hollywood seems to be a great source for extreme cosmetic surgery making pop culture news. A recent article caught my eye about actresses having too much Botox. Often medical providers are pressured into injecting more than what might look natural. Most of my patients respect my guidance, however, I am fully aware that they can walk out my door and go someplace else.
Botox may be injected by various providers, not always done by a physician. When I see the telltale mask-like appearance that is likely caused from too much Botox, it makes me cringe. Injectables can be used effectively in softening facial lines, but too much of a good thing results in an almost freakish appearance. In a recent post from CafeMom, this popular trend is discussed and the article includes photos of stars that have sadly distorted their beautiful looks, once pivotal in making them become so famous.
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