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Lip lifts, lasers and surging demand for facial surgery, injections and noninvasive treatments!

Considering some facial “tweakments”? You’re not alone. 

According to the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), 2021 saw a huge increase in demand for facial plastic surgery and aesthetic procedures as in-person events and face-to-face socialization has resumed. We speak to president AAFPRS President Corey S. Maas, MD, about:

  • The most popular treatments being done
  • The reasons for the surgical surge
  • Social Media motivators
  • Lip lifts, lasers and why these are gaining traction over injectables
  • The closing of the gender gap s more men seek out treatments 
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Will Coronavirus Change Cosmetic Surgery Forever?

As states begin to reopen, what will the effects of coronavirus be on the field of cosmetic surgery and dermatology?  Will botox and fillers seem faux pas? And has telemedicine forever changed the way practices handle waiting rooms?  We talk to board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Johnny Franco, about what the new world of cosmetic surgery will look like in the post-coronavirus world.

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How to Get Rid of Sun Spots

Sun exposure can result in premature aging of the skin, which can often reveal itself as brown pigmented spots that we lovingly refer to as age spots and sun spots.  These brown lesions often appear on the face, chest and back, as well as the back of the hands and legs.  But luckily, in a cosmetic sense, we can undo some of the damage using a combination of at-home and in-office treatments.  Our guest, Dr. Robyn Gmyrek, spent over 20 years on the faculty of Columbia University Medical Center where she was Division Chief of Cosmetic Dermatology and founded Columbia University’s Cosmetic Skin and Laser Center.  Now a practicing dermatologist, she shares her vast knowledge of the treatments that work, and when they are safe to use.  From Hydroquinone to Fraxel, she’ll share her favorite ways to remove pigmented lesions from your skin.

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Under Eye Filler: What Your Need to Know About the Most Effective Nonsurgical Beauty Procedure

It’s no secret that the key to looking younger is to appear well-rested. We sit down with one of the best and brightest oculo-facial and reconstructive surgeons in the country to talk about what you need to know before getting filler under the eyes. Dr. Maryam Nazemzadeh of Sanctuary Cosmetic Center, talks about which common filler areas can cause blindness (it’s not the tear trough but it is somewhere you wouldn’t expect), and takes us through exactly what happens in this non-surgical procedure. This is a must-listen for anyone who wants to tackle dark circles and under-eye bags.

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A Beauty Biz Veteran on the Cosmetic Procedures and Products that Keep Her Looking and Feeling So Young

Beauty editors have access to the best of everything – from the hottest lipsticks to the latest lasers. So what does a 25-year veteran in the beauty business do to look and feel like her youngest self? Guest Cheryl Kramer Kaye shares the products she keeps stocked in her beauty closet and some she swears by (hint, hint: one of them is a drugstore brand!). 

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Plastic Surgery Trends in 2019: Fat Transfers, Hair Restoration, Microneedling

Dr. Yael Halaas, a facial plastic surgeon and an active member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), shares her predictions on the hottest trends in plastic surgery in 2019 – from hair loss restoration, to microneedling with platelet rich plasma (PRP), to the latest technology for fat transfers.

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The Cost of Childhood Obesity: How One Woman Spent Over $100k in Weight Loss Surgery to Escape the Body That Was Killing Her

Sabrina Monique’s body, had eaten her alive. She started to gain weight at the age of two, was on her first diet at 5, and weighed 235 pounds by the age of 16.  In this emotional episode, we meet the youngest patient in the United States to ever receive the bariatric weight-loss sleeve. She chose to undergo numerous surgeries (including 4 body-lifts that cost over $111,000) to escape the body she felt trapped inside of — that was destined to kill her. Hear how she fought doctor after doctor to get the surgery that would finally save her, both physically and mentally.For more information about Sabrina’s journey, the photos, and the doctor’s who saved her, visit SabrinaMonique.com. A special thank you for sharing this brave story.

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