Recently, China’s highest ranking diplomat , Wang Yi, told South Korean and Japanese guests that they “will never become Westerners.” He said, “It doesn’t matter how much you dye your hair blonde, how sharp you make your nose, you’ll never become Europeans or Americans. You’ll never become Westerners.” Now, he was saying those comments inRead More
Your eyebrows play an important role in your facial features, which is why so many people do things to shape their eyebrows. These include brow hair removal, tattooing, tinting, and of course make up. As with most cosmetic treatments, women pay more attention to eye treatments than men. In addition to beauty, eyebrows also playRead More
Oftentimes, there can be confusion in how people and doctors use the terms facelift. In my experience, it’s not uncommon for patients to ask if they need a “full facelift” or just upper or lower. There is no codified terminology for differentiating between the various facelifts. Many times, I’ve found people to be thinking ofRead More
If you’re considering getting plastic surgery for your face, you will discover there are a lot of choices for surgeons. The most common consideration will likely be plastic surgeons. Most people tend to think plastic surgeons because that is who they think of for all things related to cosmetic surgery. That’s understandable. The popularity ofRead More
The latest trend in cosmetic surgery is an increasing number of men getting cosmetic treatments. Interestingly, the most common facial plastic surgeries sought for by women are also among the most popular for men. These include eyelid lift surgery (or blepharoplasty), rhinoplasty, facelift or necklifts. While women seek breast augmentations, many men are getting breastRead More
In past decades, it has been assumed only old people get plastic surgery. The main reason is to look younger, and probably most were well to do patients with the income needed to pay for these procedures. But we’ve seen the popularity and acceptance of all things cosmetic rise dramatically in the past few years.Read More
Our eyes are the most captivating part of our face. They are windows into our emotions, and an old saying would attest they are windows into our souls. But it’s not just an ancient saying. Scientists have discovered that the iris may also reveal our character and psyche. Eyes are also a key determinant ofRead More
A common frustration many people have is looking tired when they’re not. The most frequent complaint is “bags” under the eyes. While drooping brows generally impart an “angry” look, typically bags or dark circles under the eyes generate the appearance of tiredness. We get many patients who are frustrated that friends and coworkers keep askingRead More
It’s a fairly common accepted observation that cosmetic surgery has become more accepted in today’s culture. Cosmetic surgery and procedures are no longer viewed as taboo and more people are more open with having “work done.” The major influence is cultural acceptance and, in some cases, even embracement by the media. The primary influence? Celebrities.Read More
When one watches the media these days, it’s natural to conclude gadgets and clothes are the most popular items desired for Christmas and the holidays. The very cool BB-8 droid toy from the upcoming Star Wars movie was reportedly sold out already in Tokyo. Lines of customers queued up at Best Buy, Wal-Mart and other retail stores for hours on Thanksgiving to grabRead More
