Everyone gets wrinkles as they get older. This is just part of the natural aging process. Many people, however, become dissatisfied with the way that wrinkles change their appearance. If you want to reduce or eliminate your facial wrinkles, Preminger Plastic Surgery can “turn back time” through the use of dermal fillers. Dermal fillers operate differently than other wrinkle treatments …
Reasons for Ultherapy
Do you want to look younger and, as a result, feel younger? A qualified and experienced plastic surgeon can rejuvenate your facial appearance through a facelift, which minimizes wrinkles and sagging skin. However, a facelift also is a major surgical procedure that is not right for everyone. Perhaps you have a pre-existing condition that makes an elective surgery such as …
Am I Ready for a Facelift
Aging is an inevitable part of life, but many people become dissatisfied with the way age affects their appearance. If your face is showing the signs of age and you wish to improve your appearance, a facelift could be the right option for you. However, it is never a good idea to rush into a facelift or any sort of …
Dimples: It’s Now Possible to Create Them
You’ve probably heard a lot about dermal fillers in recent years, which add volume to sunken cheeks, plump up the lips, and temporarily erase lines and wrinkles. But the latest beauty trend among millennials isn’t a new filler material—quite the opposite, in fact. It’s facial indentations. “Dimpleplasty” allows individuals to acquire charming dimples when they smile, even if they weren’t born with …
Cosmetic Injectables: Fact or Fiction?
The popularity of cosmetic injectables has skyrocketed over the years, but unfortunately, plenty of misconceptions linger. Your best source of reliable and credible information about cosmetic injectables is a plastic surgeon. In New York City, individuals who are curious about cosmetic injectables visit Dr. B. Aviva Preminger, who is renowned for her technical skills and artistry. Fiction: Botox causes “face …
FDA Approves New Juvederm Vollure XC Filler
Americans looking to turn back the clock to a more youthful appearance have yet another tool in their arsenal as of this month. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new hyaluronic acid dermal filler manufactured by Allergan. Juvederm Vollure XC has been approved in Europe since 2013 (under the name Juvederm Volift), but will now be available to …
Getting Rhinoplasty? Here’s Your Pre-Surgery Checklist
There is much excitement in the weeks leading up to a rhinoplasty surgery. Soon you will have the beautiful new nose you’ve always dreamt of, and the renewed sense of self-confidence that comes with it! Dr. B. Aviva Preminger wants you to have the best possible results, so she will provide you with a detailed rhinoplasty pre-surgery checklist to make …
Does Kybella Live Up To The Hype?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Kybella for non-surgical treatment of double chins in April 2015. Since its debut on the market, Kybella has been called “a game-changer,” a “miracle drug,” and a “double-chin killer.” Khloe Kardashian has agreed to be the “face of Kybella” in the new “Chin Up” marketing campaign. Currently, 175 independent reviewers have given Kybella …
How Does Age Perception Impact Facial Plastic Surgery?
A recent study shows that some plastic surgeons have the ability to accurately estimate a patient’s age by analyzing only a photograph. The study is noted for addressing “an issue that is important to facial plastic surgeons and reveals how the results of rejuvenation procedures can be assessed.” Plastic surgery study prompted by lack of scientific tools The JAMA Network …
Facials vs. Peels – Which is Right for You?
Yearning for a luminous, glowing complexion? The dry winter months are especially harsh on our delicate skin, exacerbating the appearance of fine lines, acne scars, pigment irregularities and sun damage. Fortunately, there are skin care treatments that restore a youthful appearance by exfoliating dead cells, cleaning out pores, hydrating and nourishing. In the world of skin rejuvenation, two of the …
