Skincare Tricks and Treats

The fall season is the perfect time to start taking care of your skin before the cold winter hits. This month we ran several specials for skincare treatments and below we have listed the Top 5 Skincare Treatments that we offer!

1.    BOTOX:

Botox® Cosmetic temporarily treats moderate to severe wrinkles. Commonly treated areas are crow’s feet, frown lines, and horizontal forehead lines. Facial fillers are injections which add lost volume to soften facial wrinkles and folds. Commonly treated areas are smile lines, lips, marionette lines, and cheeks.

2.    Latisse

Latisse is a prescription treatment for hypotrichosis (inadequate or not enough lashes) to grow eyelashes longer, fuller, darker.

 3. Microdermabrasion:

Microdermabrasion is an exfoliation treatment that rejuvenates the skin and accelerates the cell renewal process. It helps improve skin texture, lighten pigmentation, reduce sun damage and pore size, smooth fine lines, and control acne.

4. Chemical Peel:

Chemical peels offer a nonsurgical way to significantly reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth and under the eyes. In addition, chemical peels can be used to remove spotting caused by genetics, sun damage, and aging, and are effective in treating certain types of acne.

5. IPL Treatment:

Intense pulsed light, commonly abbreviated as IPL, is a technology used by cosmetic and medical practitioners to perform various skin treatments for aesthetic and therapeutic uses.

Star Plastic Surgery features BOTOX® Cosmetic, JUVEDERM® Injectable Gel, Radiesse, and all other injectable’ s are available as you decide to start your journey at Star Plastic Surgery in Novi, MI.

If you would like to schedule a free consultation, please visit our website www.starplasticsurgery.net/contact-us and fill out the form shown. 

The Medical Future: Transplanting Heads

I read this article about Dr. Sergio Canavero  and his plan to put the head of Valery Spiridonov, a Russian with a muscle-wasting disease, on the body of a newly dead donor. I always find articles about the advancement in medicine very interesting and I love sharing this news with all of our readers. Canavero claimed to of solved the problems his hero, Dr. Robert White, when he got a monkey’s head to live (briefly) on a new body (that couldn’t move). Canavero now says he and a team of 150 will be able to swap out an entire human body by 2017. To read more about this story, please visit this online article. 

Even though it seems like science fiction, the progress of medicine is developing at an exponential rate. This is evident in the new technologies coming out in reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. 3D imaging is allowing us to have the ability to create an actual mold for the patient. We are now seeing great leaps in the development of bio-compatible implants for cosmetic refinement and integration. The development of stem cell research is enabling physicians to harvest and amplify our own tissues. The future may bring procedures and results that we can't even imagine today. 

Skinny Jean Lovers Beware

I found this very interesting and thought you would enjoy reading about this. Please be careful with your fashion choices!

Anyone who has ever had to do acrobatic's in order to fit into a pair of skinny jeans may want to loosen up. One woman from Australia learned the hard way, that prolonged periods of “external compression” can result in muscular and neurological consequences. She was walking down the street when her feet went numb. After being taken to the hospital, the staff had to cut off her jeans. You can read more about the skinny jean story by clicking here.

You can never be too careful when it comes to your health. That’s why at Star Plastic Surgery, we take all of the precautions necessary to make sure you have the best experience possible in a safe environment.

Shopping for jeans should be treated the same as where you choose to go for cosmetic surgery. You shouldn’t have to force yourself into a pair that is going to put you in harm’s way, you should get a pair that fits you perfectly. The same can be said for where you go for cosmetic surgery.

The philosophy of our practice is focused on the patient. We work one-on-one with you, both pre- and post-operatively to help you reach your goals. We do not have a one-size-fits-all mentality, and will customize your procedure to enhance your natural appearance, and help restore the self-confidence you deserve. Visit our website for more information: www.starplasticsurgery.net 

Sources: http://www.modernhealthcare.com/article/20150627/MAGAZINE/306279928

Look 10 to 15 Years Younger

As you age, your skin loses elasticity. Combined with lifestyle choices, stress, and sleeping habits, this can eventually lead to a puffy, baggy appearance around your eyes. In addition to making you look much older before your time, exhausted eyelids can impact vision, making it both an aesthetic and functional issue. Eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, can restore a youthful, bright appearance to your eyes and restore vision diminished by droopy eyelids.

The board-certified plastic surgeons at Star Plastic Surgery understand how these issues can impact your self-esteem and lower your self-confidence. Using only proven surgical techniques, our Novi, Michigan eyelid surgeons can help you look and feel your absolute best.

Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, gets rid of extra skin and fat from your upper and/or lower eyelids. During the free pre-surgical consultation, you will be examined and asked about your vision, tear production, and use of lenses. Factors that affect your surgery include age, skin type, ethnic background, and degree of vision obstruction. These are all important when it comes to the doctor figuring out exactly what you need. 

For more information about blepharoplasty, please visit our website www.starplasticsurgery.net to schedule your free consultation.

Sources: https://www.uihealthcare.org/2column.aspx?id=21882