Health is beauty and beauty is health.

Recently a recurring theme has been evident during patient consultations at my office. Many patients believe that they are requesting a cosmetic procedure to look better, younger, more attractive, etc. From an evolutionary perspective, we are part of the animal...

Liquid Lift and Fat Grafting

Facebook is a very good interactive format for my friends and patients. (My patients are also my friends!) The below is a question and my reply that is based on the concept of the “Liquid Lift” Friend: “Dr T have you heard of Sculptra...

Vampire Chronicles – Happy New Year Update

Time for a Vampire Update as we enter 2011!  What will be the next hot trend in Cosmetic procedures?  I predict it will be using our own tissues to rejuvenate our faces.  Selphyl is a unique technique ; one’s own blood serum with concentrated platelets  (hence...

Smoker's Lines

Smokers have a difficult problem with aesthetic concerns besides the well known health issues. Constant smoke exposure causes an accelerated aging process damaging the skin’s cell and collagen structure.  Smoking also causes microcirculation arteries to...

Recycle yourself for a younger you?!?!

Recycle!  Live Green!  Yes but how do you recyle yourselves for a younger looking you?  I recently was a guest lecture at the 5th Annual National Society of CosmeticPhysicians and spoke about our four year experience with Facial Fat Grafting.  Another speaker Dr. Rich...