For many of us stress relief is as elusive as the fountain of youth, but thanks to Elyse Briggs, Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, her latest Stretch in Time DVD series (The Basics: 5 Simple Exercises to Get You Started and Balance: Build Strength – Gain Confidence) is based on the idea that […]
Fine lines and wrinkles, crows feet, loss of volume, furrows, tension lines and jowels are all signs of aging that can now be remedied through the use of fillers and neurotoxins. Dr. Kriston J. Kent, a board certified facial plastic surgeon and facial rejuvenation expert discusses with Aesthetic Insider™ the best uses and application of fillers […]
As our population ages, facial plastic surgery has become increasingly popular. A face lift performed by a qualified surgeon can make a patient look anywhere from 5 to 20 years younger. Determining whether you are a candidate for surgery or not is discussed in this interview with leading Facial Plastic and Cosmetic Laser Surgeon J. David Holcomb, M.D. who […]
Kian Karimi, MD, FACS, of Rejuva Medical Aesthetics in Los Angeles, CA is a double board certified facial plastic/head and neck surgeon with an impressive record of academic and scientific achievement. Since Dr. Karimi decided to make Los Angeles his home, he has not only become a familiar face teaching and speaking at a broad variety […]
With a new spin on microscopic and cosmetic dentistry, incoming President of the Academy of Microscope Enhanced Dentistry (AMED), Laurence Rifkin, DDS, who practices on Camden Drive in Beverly Hills, CA, recently shared his love of art and his prize winning sculptures along with hundreds of colleagues. The recent 15th Annual Scientific Meeting of AMED […]
The aesthetic industry is rapidly growing in terms of patient awareness and practice growth. To keep up with this demand, physicians are expanding their practices with new procedures and increased staff. However, these changes are causing many oversights in terms of employee management, and can leave a physician vulnerable to unnecessary labor law issues and […]
In recent years the medical legal spotlight has been on patient privacy and legal protection for doctors from HIPAA violations. However, an area of the aesthetic medical practice that has been severely overlooked is employment law. It is reported that doctors are six times more likely to be sued by employees than they are by […]
Botox®, also called botulinum toxin type A, is a widely used medical aesthetic product that is used to reduce the signs of fine lines and wrinkles. Made from the bacteria that causes botulism, it works by blocking nerve activity in the muscles, causing a temporary reduction in muscle activity. Plastic surgeons nationwide have been using Botox® […]
Welcome to Beauty Minute with Dr. Q! Suzanne Quardt, MD is a board certified Plastic Surgeon who practices in Palm Desert, California and is affectionately referred to as Dr. Q. She is loved by her patients and in this weekly column brings to Aesthetic Insider™ all the questions our readers are too timid to ask. […]
Holcomb Kreithen Plastic Surgery and MedSpa, a leading plastic surgery center located in Sarasota, FL, recently partnered with Newsom Eye & Laser Center, bringing its world-class physicians and advanced face and body treatments to even more patients. Dr. J. David Holcomb, a board-certified facial plastic surgeon and Dr. Joshua Kreithen, a board-certified plastic surgeon, will […]