Plastic Surgery Blog

As most facial plastic surgeons have been telling their patients for many years, excessive sun exposure not only increases the risk of skin cancer, but also causes many of the signs of aging we see. At the Chow Center for Facial Plastic Surgery, I have regularly recommended that my patients apply sunscreen on a daily […]

For some celebrities, having the right look means continued success in the public eye. But at what cost? There have been some recent reports that Kim Kardashian is continuing to receive medical cosmetic treatments despite being pregnant. Elective (optional, not life- or health-saving) surgery during pregnancy is almost never recommended. That said, there are many […]

One of the key factors to looking great is good skin. As the largest organ in the body, it’s one of the first things that others notice when they look at you! Now that the rising temperatures and melting makeup of summer is right around the corner, you want to have great skin so that […]

Given the fierce competition in Botox pricing, there are fraudulent vendors who have been illegally selling Botox online or tricking medical providers with fake Botox. The FDA has recently issued a warning about bogus Botox. Be sure that you get only legitimate Botox from a qualified and experienced provider!

If you were 75% more likely to develop cancer just by doing any one thing, would you still do it? The FDA may very well issue an order to reclassify sun lamps as moderate, rather than low, risk devices. They would also require labeling to warn young people not to use them. Read more about […]

Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and we all can’t help but think of our mothers as the holiday approaches. When I was younger, my mom always used to give me advice, but (of course!) I never listened. Now that I am older, I have realized that many of the things she told me […]

The rise in popularity of nonsurgical cosmetic procedures such as Botox, lasers, and fillers has led to a surge in the number of providers to keep up with demand. Unfortunately, not all of these providers are qualified. Almost everyone has heard of completely untrained individuals injecting dangerous substances such as cement and super glue for so-called […]

What is your normal makeup routine? I don’t usually put much on, since I don’t like the feeling of a lot of product on my face. For my birthday recently, one of my girlfriends gave me a gorgeous highlighter blush. Given my dislike of too much makeup, I hadn’t really used one before. Still, I […]

One of the hottest treatments for facial rejuvenation now involves the stem cell facelift, which is a controversial treatment. In fact, as a recent article in the New York Times explores, the new treatment is one that does not have much evidence based research backing it up. Many treatments simply involve fat harvest from your […]

Left: Mila Kunis (age 29), Middle: Natalie Portman (age 31), Right: Cate Blanchett (age 43) Photo Credit: People.com. Jason Merritt/Getty (2); Frazer Harrison/Getty Is there a peak beauty age? According to a new study from Allure magazine, there is! I found this study quite interesting since I, as well as some of the other staff […]