Plastic Surgery Blog

Foundation make-up is used to smooth and disguise skin imperfections in order to provide the appearance of flawless skin so many of us seek. But using the wrong foundation can make bad skin look even worse. Remember that your foundation shouldn't give you that caked-on look. Nor should it exaggerate or deepen the creases on […]

Traditional upper eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, is a procedure which rejuvenates the eyes by removing excess skin and fat. This provides a fresher, more youthful and energetic appearance to the eyes. Asian eyelid surgery, or Asian blepharoplasty, on the other hand, is frequently performed in young adults who desire a fold in the upper eyelid. […]

Identifying your skin type is the critical first step to effective skin care. It will help you choose the ideal products for your skin among the thousands currently on the market. Because each of us is unique, knowing your skin will also help you understand what you should do to take care of your own […]

In the summer, we all tend to have more oily skin. By mid-afternoon, enough oil can accumulate to give the face an unwashed, unkempt appearance. The oil on our skin helps to lock in moisture and keep the face looking hydrated. Unfortunately for some, too much oil is unsightly and counterproductive, often contributing to the […]

Whether you’re sixty-five, forty-five, or twenty-five, it’s never too late–or too early–to practice good skin care. How do celebrities like Julia Roberts and Catherine Zeta-Jones look so good well into their forties? One of the major factors is excellent skin care. Even as early as your twenties, significant skin aging occurs. Collagen production in your […]

When Angelina Jolie first debuted her voluptuous lips on the big screen, many women began seeking to enhance and augment their lips. Different lip shapes, like many things, have become fashion trends, and are subject to passing fads. What is popular today, unfortunately (or fortunately) may not be tomorrow. Five years ago, Angelina’s lips were […]

Blessed with year round sunshine here in southern California, we can just step outside to prevent vitamin D deficiencies, and research suggests that we are happier overall. Plus, it’s easy to get a good tan! However, prolonged sun exposure speeds up wrinkle formation and skin discoloration. In the last few years, Dr. Chow has been […]

Ever since the invention of photography, we have been constantly bombarded with images of beautiful women with flawless skin most of us would kill for. However, behind all that glitz and glamour, every red carpet-walking celebrity has the help of a vital make up technique called “highlight and contour.” Highlighting and contouring is the master […]

There are probably as many different remedies for dark circles under the eyes as there are people on earth. In my experience, when many treatments exist for the same problem, most of them are not terribly successful. Most large cosmetics companies and not a few pharmaceutical companies have been wrestling with this problem for years […]

My first experience applying make-up as a young girl still makes me blush. Literally. In the chaos preceding a ballet recital, I applied blush myself rather than waiting for one of the busy parents to do it. My proud excitement at the accomplishment was soon smashed when another girl’s mother compared my pink face to […]