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Male Blepharoplasty Results Can Appear too Feminine Without Appropriate Surgical Approach NEW YORK, May 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Noted New York plastic surgeon Dr. Norman Pastorek uses different techniques for upper eyelid lifts based on the gender of his patients. This approach preserves the inherent differences in the facial structure of men and women. "The male eyelid has a distinctively different look than does the female eyelid," says Dr. Pastorek. "One of biggest errors an...

"Heavy" eyelids can have Medical or Cosmetic Causes -- Plastic Surgery Offers Repair Options for Both TARRYTOWN, N.Y., April 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The reasons for drooping upper eyelids can be medical or cosmetic in nature but either can affect vision and self-esteem, and both can be repaired with relatively uncomplicated plastic surgery procedures. Medical, or functional, eyelid drooping results from a problem with the working of the eyelid skin and muscle, while cosmetic eyelid...

Dr. Batniji Organizes AAFPRS-Endorsed Winter Meeting in Beaver Creek. Newport Beach, CA (PRWEB) February 28, 2013 Dr. Batniji was excited to serve as Co-Director for the AAFPRS-endorsed winter facial plastics meeting which took place January, 2013, in Beaver Creek, Colorado. Prominent facial plastic surgeon Dr. Rami K. Batniji was proud to be a part of the winter symposium “Winter Meeting – Reaching New Peaks in Facial Plastic Surgery”. Dr. Batniji served as Co-Director with...

Connie K. Ho for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online Scarred faces. Saggy skin. These are just a couple of reasons men and women around the world opt to go under the knife for plastic surgery. A report from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), a specialty organization made up of more than 7,000 physician members in the U.S., recently found that 14.6 million cosmetic plastic surgeries had been performed in 2012. In particular, the study stated that there was a five percent...

The Dermasculpt Microcannula technique is an exciting advancement in minimally invasive facial rejuvenation for people looking to improve their appearance without having to endure through unnecessary pain, embarrassing bruising, or excessive swelling. Miami, FL (PRWEB) August 28, 2012 There was a common theme among speakers at the latest international symposium of facial plastic surgeons, plastic surgeons, oculoplastic surgeons, and dermatologists from the 8th Annual Las Vegas Cosmetic...

NEW YORK, April 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The third( )Aesthetic Plastic Surgery / Anti Aging Medicine: The Next Generation Symposium held on July 20-22, 2012 at the Conrad New York, promises to be the most ground-breaking conference to date, featuring the latest advancements in aesthetic surgery, cosmetic medicine and anti-aging therapies. The world-class multi-specialty faculty includes plastic surgeons, facial plastic surgeons, dermatologists and oculoplastic surgeons from across...

NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Drs. Myron and Elaine Jacobson, Principal Scientists for NIA 24(®) and biochemists at the University of Arizona, were recognized at the 2011 Cosmetic Surgery Forum with the "Innovator in Dermatology" award which honors leaders in the field who have made a significant contribution to the dermatology world. Drs. Myron and Elaine Jacobson, a husband and wife team, have dedicated their professional careers to researching cellular DNA...

CosmetiCare, a premier Newport Beach Plastic Surgery Center & Med Spa has announced incredible special offers for the eyelid surgery Blepharoplasty in the month of November. CosmetiCare is one of the worlds best surgery centers for eyelid surgery and has been assisting patients in regaining the appearance of their youth through their innovative techniques and highly skilled staff at affordable prices. Not only does CosmetiCare attract Newport Beach, Orange County and Long Beach...

(Ivanhoe Newswire) "“ Statistics released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons show that more men are going under the knife. Overall cosmetic plastic surgeries in men rose 2 percent in 2010 compared to 2009. In 2010, men underwent more than 1.1 million cosmetic procedures, both minimally-invasive and surgical.In addition, many male surgical procedures increased significantly. Facelifts for men rose 14 percent in 2010 and male liposuction increased 7 percent. "The growth in cosmetic...

NEW YORK, May 18 /PRNewswire/ -- A breakthrough, minimally invasive revision surgery technique, introduced by renowned New York Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon Dr. Andrew Jacono, now corrects two of the most common problems cited by post-eyelid lift patients: hollowed eyes and an unnatural, rounded eyelid shape. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100518/NY06500 ) According to the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), blepharoplasty was...