Category Archives: Cosmetic Injections
The Basics on Botox and Facial Fillers
In my plastic surgery practice we all become so accustomed to talking about Botox and dermal facial fillers on a daily basis, that we may incorrectly assume that everyone knows all about these procedures and their uses. But it occurred … Continue reading
Ultherapy & Facial UltraLift Grand Rapids
Doctors at the forefront of medical innovation agree that Ulthera or Ultherapy is a great advancement in the noninvasive treatment of aging skin. Dr. Ringler offers Ulthera to his patients in Grand Rapids as a nonsurgical option to the traditional … Continue reading
Surgical and Non-Surgical Facial Rejuvenation
It is fairly often that patients ask me if they are going to be able to achieve the same benefit from a non-surgical facelift as they are from a full facelift. Although a facelift is still the gold-standard for turning … Continue reading
Grand Rapids Xeomin – Latest Option in Attacking Wrinkles
In July, the FDA approved Xeomin (Z-O-MIN) as the latest botulinum toxin type A treatment to help reduce wrinkles. Joining Botox and Dysport, Xeomin works on the same principle as both of the other products by temporarily blocking the signals … Continue reading
Facial Volume Creates Youthful Appearance
Patients often believe that tightening and lifting the skin with a facelift is the only way to recreate a more youthful appearance for the face. If you look at pictures of yourself when you were in your 20′s, the most … Continue reading
Patients May Prefer a “Less Is More” Approach to Fat Transfer Procedures
Many plastic surgeons take a minimalist, “less is more” approach to their work when performing fat transfer procedures and the like on patients who want to appear younger. Houston plastic surgeon Dr. Neal Reisman wrote in Culture Map that when … Continue reading
Botox Laws May Change if Politicians Succeed
Many people, including politicians, are saying the regulations placed on Botox and other injectables should be overhauled and strengthened. Botox is already a controlled substance, but in practice this means that only someone with a medical license can order the … Continue reading
Palin’s Corrective Surgery Sparks Chin Augmentation Interest
Bristol Palin recently underwent what she called “corrective jaw surgery” and experienced what she found to be aesthetic bonuses to the procedure, according to Us Weekly. Though Palin said she underwent the procedure to help align her jaw and teeth, … Continue reading
Patient Alert
A recent alert by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) announced that many of today’s consumers are not aware of the dangers and risks associated with aesthetic plastic surgery procedures being performed by unlicensed and unqualified practitioners. There … Continue reading
Americans Approval of Plastic Surgery on the Rise
A new study published by the ASAPS shows that now, more than ever, Americans approve of cosmetic plastic surgery. The study, which was released this month, found that 51% of Americans regardless of income hold a favorable view of plastic … Continue reading