Advice

“Dance is beauty in motion. It expresses emotions without a single word. It is the ultimate visual art. And when seen live, it is an event that is unique and can never be exactly duplicated again. As an audience member, you are transported and swept up in the feelings of the movement. You close your … Continue Reading →

Whether it is your neighbors you see on your morning walk, the clerk at the grocery store, or the audience you address during your morning presentation, we all are public figures to some degree or another. Yesterday I was interviewed by the local news station for two upcoming stories. In Oregon, unemployment continues to be … Continue Reading →

“So when is it time to have surgery? It is time when your appearance concerns you enough to become an issue in your life.” January 6, 2011. Day 4 of the daily gym work outs, no junk food and applying sunscreen “even in the winter”. I will have to admit I am out there as … Continue Reading →

If a picture is worth a 1000 words, a video is a novel. Thanks to our trusty Flip Video recorder and some good lighting, our clinic is now able to demonstrate procedures for prospective patients. Knowing what to expect from a procedure ahead of time can really calm you down and make for a more … Continue Reading →

“BOTOX just makes me look and feel happier”. I hear that all the time from my patients that use BOTOX regularly. Now there is a true scientific study that supports these claims. Click here to check out the article by Dr. Dayan in Chicago. Dr. Dayan is also a facial plastic surgeon, who speaks at … Continue Reading →

“We need jobs! Should we spend some of our severance pay on cosmetic surgery to improve our chances of being hired?” Okay, it’s no secret anymore. The economy in America is gloomy and many high level executives have lost their jobs. While some families seem to be weathering the storm with few concerns, there clearly … Continue Reading →

“The last thing you want showing up on your Facebook wall,” she said, “is a headline that reads, ‘Do you have a turkey neck?’ ” After resisting at first, I joined Facebook this year, and started following what my friends were doing and saying. Now I know what’s for dinner at my medical school roommate’s … Continue Reading →

“Couldn’t we still do the procedure?” he asked. “After all, I would be stopping 4 days ahead of surgery, rather than 7 days.” Last Monday I got an unexpected break. A close friend had decided to have surgery in our clinic, but then took aspirin four days before the procedure and had to reschedule. Luckily, … Continue Reading →

Okay, it is becoming a cliché, and maybe I am just getting older and my viewpoint is changing – but 70 could be the new 50 for many people. This morning I was the invited guest on the morning TV talk show of our local ABC affiliate, “AM Northwest”. I appeared with a patient, who … Continue Reading →

“I love my cheeks. It is that subtle difference that makes all the difference” I was recently asked by a friend what was my current favorite non-surgical procedure. I have always loved BOTOX injections, because patients are always happy. However, I am starting to believe cheek augmentations with Radiesse are thrilling just as many patients. … Continue Reading →