Capek Lucie MD Plastic Surgery
Latham, NY:
Is a Cosmetic Procedure the Ultimate Gift or the Ultimate Insult For Valentine's Day? America Says...
If recent stories are any indication, giving the gift of cosmetic surgery is no passing fad. From Botox to breast augmentation, aesthetic procedures...
Anesthesia 101: What You Need to Know Before Your Next Cosmetic Procedure
Why do so many people want cosmetic procedures?
Fergus Walsh examines why cosmetic procedures are booming in popularity - in the teeth of recession.
Botox: Get Facts on the Cosmetic Procedure
Botox is the brand name of a toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. Learn how long Botox injections last, and read about side effects of the procedure.
A Guy's Guide to Cosmetic Procedures
While it's no secret that men seek out cosmetic procedures just like women these days (Brotox anyone?), we don't typically consider how different men's procedures are from women...
Why Cosmetic Procedures Are Getting Cheaper
If the overall provision of health care in the United States were as cost-efficient as the delivery of cosmetic procedures, Americans would be much wealthier.
Can RNs Perform Cosmetic Procedures?
And if so, what is required to make this practice legal?
How Ethnic Traits Affect Cosmetic Procedures
Ethnic plastic surgery patients face the unique challenge of maintaining their natural ethnic traits. Dr. Chike-Obi discuses ethnicity and plastic surgery.
What are the Most Versatile Cosmetic Procedures Available?
When figuring out which cosmetic procedures are among the most popular with my patients, versatility certainly plays a role. There are many procedures like rhinoplasty that are specifically intende…
Is that bargain-priced cosmetic procedure really a bargain?
With the proliferation these days of spas, salons and walk-in clinics offering cosmetic treatments at what seems like bargain-basement prices, it's important to remember these treatments are medical procedures.
Sixty-somethings are embracing minimally invasive cosmetic procedures
Reflections for Botox injections. Men and women in their 60s appear to be more accepting of procedures to make them look younger – such as Botox injections or laser skin rejuvenation – than in years past, possibly due to the availability of treatments that provide subtle results with minimal …
Couples are choosing to 'grow young' together with cosmetic procedures
Reflections Spa Plastic surgery is something that is becoming more common, due in part to the rise of minimally invasive procedures, such as Botox injections, laser hair removal and laser liposuction. These treatments offer people results with far less cost and recovery time than a traditional cosmetic operation. As …
Can a cosmetic procedure be a savvy career move?
Reflections for Botox injections. People spend years and thousands of dollars on education in order to achieve success in the business world. But studies have shown that attractive people tend to earn more than their average-looking counterparts, so would it make sense that a Botox injection or laser liposuction …
and 50-somethings seek subtle changes with cosmetic procedures
Some working women seek plastic surgery to look healthy at their age and stay competitive in the workforce, plastic surgeons and their patients say. "I'm seeing a lot of professional women who are in their 40s and 50s who want to ... not be perceived as being too old," plastic surgeon Sharon Giese said. One of her patients added, "It becomes complicated in the workplace that you get judged by how you look versus what you're able to do."
Many doctors offering cosmetic procedures are uncertified
Dentists, gynecologists, pediatricians and other doctors are increasingly offering cosmetic procedures, but they often lack board certification in plastic surgery. Physicians who are not board-certified in plastic surgery might not have hospital privileges for surgical procedures and must perform surgeries in their offices, putting patients at risk, says plastic surgeon Elan Reisin. Prospective patients should check their doctor's board certifications and know that certified outpatient centers…
Which Cosmetic Procedures Can Help Me After Weight Loss?
Losing a large amount of weight can change someone’s life in a number of ways. Weight loss can considerably improve a person’s overall health, as well as their confidence and self-esteem. However, …
The Voice Lift: Should vocal fold surgery be considered a cosmetic procedure?
People get face-lifts and other types of cosmetic surgery to look better. They exercise so that they’ll feel better. But few people consider a voice lift, which combines surgery and exercise to make them sound better.
Doctors: Men still like discretion when it comes to cosmetic procedures
Cosmetic surgeon Adair Blackledge and anesthesiologist Michael Manning say they have performed cosmetic procedures on men with a variety of occupations, and men make up a growing percentage of their client base. Most of these men have two things in common, Manning says: the desire to compete in the workforce and the desire for discretion about their plastic surgery.
Woman's Doctor: Steady increase seen in all kinds of cosmetic procedures
There has been a steady increase in all kinds of cosmetic procedures.
Which Cosmetic Procedures Are Safe—and Which Aren’t—During Cancer Treatment?
While elective cosmetic surgery is completely off-limits, doctors say there are noninvasive beauty treatments that can coexist with cancer therapies, according to RealSelf.
