Gift Cards for Plastic Surgery Dos and Don’ts

A recent trend has been giving out plastic surgery gift cards to loved ones. This may be a dangerous route for those of you who don’t know for sure that your significant other actually wants some work done. The last thing you want to do is completely offend them by giving a gift card for liposuction, when they didn’t think they needed it in the first place.

This is not a gift you want to be a complete surprise for the recipient, make sure they really want it and have mentioned it to you directly. Here are a few tips before you decide to go forward with this:

•          Don’t suggest procedures.
•          Ask around about procedures.
•         Don’t ask when the recipient plans on using the gift.
•          Make sure to mention that you love them just the way they are, but if they want a procedure done you would love to pay for it.

At Star Plastic Surgery, our doctors are dedicated to your satisfaction, and will help you determine which cosmetic plastic surgery procedures will best help you reach your goals. Please call 248-735-3800 or visit our website: www.starplasticsurgery.net/contact-us to make a free consultation. 

Americas Surge in Plastic Surgery

America has a continuous obsession with beauty. In the past 15 years the amount of cosmetic procedures performed in this country have increased by 115%. The types of procedures that are being performed are constantly changing. These changes are brought on by celebrity trends, cultural evolutions, and peoples constant demand for improvement.

Breast Augmentations still remain one of the most popular procedures on the market, as it has been for many years. Buttock implants have been on the rise lately with every woman trying to look like J. Lo or Kim Kardashian. Plastic surgery isn’t just about facelifts and Botox anymore. It has grown to the more common breast lifts, butt lifts, upper arm and lower body lifts have become Americas most popular surgeries.

Plastic surgery has always been popular amongst women, but now men are getting into the trend more than ever. Breast reduction surgeries and liposuction are very common for men looking to enhance their bodies. Whether men are concerned about looking younger, looking better in their clothing, or just an increase in self-confidence.

Men and women in the Metro-Detroit, Michigan area, as well as from around the world, have trusted our board-certified plastic surgeons for both surgical and nonsurgical procedures. We work closely with all of our patients to ensure that their cosmetic plastic surgery procedures are customized to meet their unique individual needs. Ready to make a positive change that will increase your self-confidence? Schedule your free consultation today to discuss your goals, needs, and expectations with our board certified plastic surgeons. Please call 248-735-3800 or visit our website and fill out a contact form.

References:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/to-your-health/wp/2016/03/01/the-surge-in-butt-implants-in-america-and-other-plastic-surgery-trends-in-5-simple-charts/

How Old Will You Look in the Future?

The “aging suit” is the newest in virtual reality technology, which allows you to get the full simulation of the growing old effect. The suit is called Genworth R70i Aging Experience, was created by a 62-year-old man named Bran Ferran who is the former president of research and development for Disney. This division created all of the “magic” at the theme parks and studios.

This special suit has bolts and hinges at every joint to give the aging effect more of a real life experience. The suit itself looks like some sort of superhero costume while “the helmet simulates impaired vision, hearing loss, and cognitive deterioration,” (Lidz,2015). While giving you insights on what it is to be old, you may start to reflect on how you actually look as well.

In today’s world, you may not be able to prevent feeling old, but you can control the aging process with plastic surgery. The board-certified plastic surgeons at Star Plastic Surgery offer a wide range of body contouring procedures for every shape and size body, breast enhancements, as well as facial procedures. Our doctors have extensive experience in providing our clients with superior cosmetic plastic surgery procedures including:

•          Breast Enhancement Surgery
•          Liposuction
•          Abdominoplasty - Tummy Tucks
•          Mommy Makeovers - Breast Augmentation, Tummy Tuck, & Liposuction
•          Body Contouring & Lifts
•         Facial Plastic Surgery

When you choose Star Plastic Surgery for your Michigan cosmetic plastic surgery needs, you are choosing board certified plastic surgeons who have completed over 15,000 surgeries. Contact us today to see how we can provide you with the amazing results you deserve or call us directly at 248-735-3800.

References:

http://www.newsweek.com/2015/07/17/exclusive-new-super-suit-simulates-aging-millennials-338018.html

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People in Their 20’s Having Plastic Surgery

When people think of plastic surgery, they don’t normally think young, healthy people. Often, plastic surgery is associated with people in their 50s and 60s who want to look younger.

Now a day’s however, doctors are starting to see a growing number of people in their 20’s are getting plastic surgery. The millennials are paying more attention to their appearance and the sometimes visible wrinkles in their forehead. The amount of 20 somethings getting plastic surgery has doubled in the past 3 years. This trend proves that the social acceptance of plastic surgery is growing among young people. Some of the top request are Botox, acid peels, and other skincare techniques to help remove sun damage and freckles.

At Star Plastic Surgery we have many of these procedures and techniques available. If you would like to learn more and schedule a free consultation, please call 248-735-3800 or visit: www.starplasticsurgery.net

References:

http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2015/12/08/why-more-20-somethings-are-having-plastic-surgery/

Women’s Happiness Doesn’t Affect Mortality

Many studies have been conducted that claim to link happiness and living a longer life together. “A study published on Wednesday in The Lancet, following one million middle-aged women in Britain for 10 years, finds that the widely held view that happiness enhances health and longevity is unfounded. Happiness and related measures of well-being do not appear to have any direct effect on mortality, the researchers concluded,” (NY TIMES).

“The results come from the so-called Million Women Study, which recruited women ages 50 to 69 from 1996 to 2001, and tracked them with questionnaires and official records of deaths and hospital admissions. The questionnaires asked how often the women felt happy, in control, relaxed and stressed, and also instructed them to rate their health and list ailments like high blood pressure, diabetes, asthma, arthritis and depression or anxiety,” (NY TIMES).

The good news is that you can be as grumpy as you want and you can still live a full long life! Sadly though, making those grumpy faces can affect your face and create wrinkles where you may not want them. This is when you will want to call us for a few Botox shots or possibly other skincare treatments. Just because you want to walk around grumpy all day doesn’t mean you have to appear that way. 

To get a head start on ridding of those wrinkles, schedule a free confidential consultation with us by calling 248-735-3800 or www.starplasticsurgery.net/contact-us

References:

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/12/10/health/happiness-health-study.html?_r=0

Plastic Surgery Demands Increase This Holiday Season

The holidays can bring on all sorts of stress. Seeing family members, holiday parties, or traveling tend to cause us to think about our appearance more than normally would.   

Another reason for undergoing such procedures during the holiday season, the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery says: It's the only time of the year when some patients can take a week or two off from job or school for post-surgical healing.

Nose jobs, eyelid surgery, Botox, and facelifts are all popular procedures during the holidays. From Thanksgiving to New Year’s Eve, plastic surgeries spike about 25% because everyone wants to look their best for the holidays.

A huge trend that has started over the past few years has been the notion of gifting plastic surgery to others. It doesn’t have to be some extravagant surgery, it can be just a simple Botox or facial procedure. There has been an increase in recent years of people shopping for facial rejuvenation treatments for family and friends.

Speaking of friends and family, all of us at Star Plastic Surgery would like to wish you and your family Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year.

References:

http://www.reviewjournal.com/life/plastic-surgery-demand-goes-during-the-holidays

Postpone Early Retirement with Plastic Surgery

“Whether you’re a woman or a man who wants to turn back the clock on aging, plastic surgery and non-surgical procedures such as injections and fat grafts are becoming a top anti-retirement expense,” (Erin E. Arvedlund, 2015).

It has become a common fear among professionals that they will be let go from a job because they are too old or do not appear as pleasant as they once were. Many baby boomers are having work done to stay competitive in the workplace because we live in an ageist world.

Face-lifts, tummy tucks, eyelid lifts, and BOTOX have all become very common plastic surgery procedures for those trying to fight off retirement. You should never feel insecure about how you look, let alone when it concerns your profession. People in their 80s are asking for appointments for plastic surgery in order to keep working and keep up with the younger generations.

Star Plastic Surgery in Novi, Michigan offers many of these procedures including face lifts, eye lid surgery, breast augmentations, breast lifts, rhinoplasty’s, liposuction, and many others that can help prolong your feeling of security in the workplace.

Reference: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/personal-finance/2015/09/20/staving-unwanted-retirement-plastic-surgery/72536354/

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. 

Fall Into Something Beautiful

Revolutionary New Sun Screen…

Made from UV Absorbing Material

A new development has been made in sun-block that proves to be twice effective as traditional sunscreen. The Violetline Maori Wrasse (fish), has an absorbing material that when mixed with other chemicals creates a UV protection like never before.

People are always searching for the best skin care solution and this new sunscreen protection available will change the way that consumer’s skin is affected.

Cosmetic surgeons advise patients about the issue of aging. Luckily, cosmetic surgeons (like the ones at Star Plastic Surgery) can help rejuvenate your skin in order to make it healthier and youthful looking. Chemical Peels, BOTOX, latisse, and microdermabrasion procedures are just some of the many skin care solutions that the board certified surgeons at Star Plastic Surgery offer.

To learn more about the skin care options that we offer, visit our website www.starplasticsurgery.net and schedule a free consultation.