Some classic examples:

Rhinoplasty: Rhinoplasty really needs to be considered with the chin. The reshaping of the nose has a dramatic effect on the profile. If the chin is receding only half the battle is won. Chin implant may be an option.

Eyelid surgery: The eye brow position really must be considered particularly when looking at the upper lids. If the space between the brow and eyelid lashes is short and cramped eyelid surgery will have less of a result. Brow lift, or a combination of brow lift and eyelid surgery, may do a better job.

Tummy tuck and flank liposuction: Unless the skin is loose, many of my tummy tucks include frontal flank liposuction. If the flank fullness goes around the backside, I will discuss liposuction of the posterior flank (love handles) as well. The overall contour must be considered.

Facelift and eyes: If the neckline looks tight and youthful but the eyes don’t match the face won’t balance. Facelift is about the entire face and it all has to blend harmoniously.

This is not a complete list but I hope the concept comes across. The parts of our body do not exist in complete isolation. My role as a board certified plastic surgeon is to teach my patients where and how to look for the best balance.

If you are considering a consultation, please contact my office of cosmetic plastic surgery in Maryland or Virginia to schedule a consultation.

Experience is a good thing when it comes to getting a job, but most business owners are not going to hire someone who looks like they have been worked to death. Literally, when age starts to take over the face people tend to look tired or angry due to lines around the eyes as well as the forehead. It would make sense for an owner to hire someone who looks refreshed and health.

According to a recent article in Times Magazine, this is the reason that people working in interacting jobs such as sales and retail are opting to enhance their facial features through rejuvenating procedures such as Botox, eyelid surgery and Facelift. Facials, chemical peels and laser skin resurfacing are quick fix treatments to help improve and maintain healthy glowing skin, which people are undergoing on a routine basis. Injectables such as Botox, Restylane and other facial fillers can help reduce the signs of aging by decreasing lines and wrinkles for a longer lasting fix. Most injectable’s are non-invasive procedures and require quarterly or bi-yearly up keep to maintain a fresh look.

People that are looking for a more long-term improvement opt for facelift surgery, neck lift, eyelid surgery, or a combination of all. These procedures are also less up keep considering the results last 5 to 10 years depending on diet, aging, etc. Whether you are looking for a quick fix or a more permanent change this is the sure fire way to help stay above the pack on the job hunt.

If you are interested in learning more about procedures of cosmetic plastic surgery, contact Dr. Tattlebaum today to schedule a consultation.

In my own practice we reconstitute the Botox® strictly according to the manufacture’s guidelines. It is a concentrated solution that allows us to put smaller but stronger amounts in the areas of concern. This increases its effectiveness and minimizes its migration to areas we don’t want it to affect.

We have a steady stream of Botox patients, which allows us to use our supply of Botox quickly – meaning fresher and more effective Botox.

We also charge by the unit. What does that mean? Botox bottles contain one hundred units of botulinum toxin. Common areas treated include the area between the eyebrows (glabella), crow’s feet, and forehead. While the average full area will cost about $350, charging by the unit means our patients can buy more or less if they want. If a small area needs refreshing, we charge only for the units necessary and not the whole site. I think this is a more common sense approach.

Botox is not an exact science. We ask each of our patients to return in 10 days to evaluate the results of their treatment. By recording how satisfied they are and how they reacted to their last treatment, future treatment plans can be fine tuned. We can also discusses other procedures that you may be interested in such as a facelift.

If you’d like to learn more about the best Botox please feel free to contact my office to schedule a consultation.

Facelifts fall into one of two categories: Mini or Full. You may have heard of the ones with the cute names like S-lift, Thread lift, or Lifestyle lift. These are often marketed in the popular magazines, and are merely variations on the mini-facelift.

So which one do I recommend?—the one that fits my patient.

When a patient comes in to my office for a consultation I will listen to their goals and concerns, look at their hairline and hairstyle, and recommend a specific plan. I perform all of these procedures, but I will pick the specific components of each that will achieve the patient’s goals and try to minimize scars where possible.

I begin with the premise that no one wants the bigger facelift, but a patient with a turkey gobbler neck will need a more aggressive approach than the patient who comes in with a tad of neck laxity and a little joweling.  Some will benefit from an eyelid or brow lift, while others may not. Some don’t even need surgery at all, but may do better with laser, chemical peels, or fillers. Each patient is different, and each will need his or her own subtle surgical variations.

I’m not a fan of the alphabet soup of facelifts, but prefer to tailor a procedure to the individual patient.  If you are interested in learning what would be best for you, contact me, and I’d be happy to help you sort through the options.