A Few Beauty Resolutions for 2013

It's almost New Year's and so it's time to look forward to a few of the things we can all do better when it comes to making ourselves, and our world, a bit more beautiful in 2013. After all, You don't have to be an actor, model or even one of us board certified plastic surgeons to be concerned with beauty. We all want to look our best and, yes, there is also a kind of beauty in the world that's more than skin deep.

Anyhow, here are three resolutions we'd like to propose for, well, everyone.

1. Focus on our health. In our opinion, there's nothing more attractive than simple good health. Yes, it's easy to focus on the allure of a well toned body or a healthy looking complexion, but beauty that's achieved while focusing as much -- or more -- on health than your idea of objective beauty tends to have the best results. The best plastic surgeons in the world can't recreate the simple glow of good health.

2. Try to make your world more beautiful. Beauty is catching, in our opinion. Sprucing up your home or office will make you feel better about your surroundings and, voila, you'll be more attractive. Even top plastic surgeons occasionally find themselves stuck in less than gorgeous surrounding. Of course, as surgeons, we have to work in clinical surroundings but there's always a way to beautify any space, and it's worth it.

3. Know that beauty is all around you. It's true. Everywhere you go, there's something beautiful right around you. Sure, there are many places that are the furthest of cries from the Taj Mahal, but we bet if you look hard enough there's something -- or someone at least -- very beautiful right there. At the very least, you'll have fun trying to find beauty at the laundromat or the DMV.

Have a great 2013, everyone.

Non-Surgical Facelifts from We Know Beauty may Play a Part in New Year's Resolutions

We all know that New Year's resolutions are all about self-improvement; feeling better, looking better, and making changes that also benefit those we care about the most. Certain choices might appear purely self-serving on the surface. But when you do something nice for yourself, others often reap the rewards. When you feel good about yourself, you are more effective in helping others. A common resolution for the New Year is to lose extra weight. With the non-surgical facial treatments offered by the best plastic surgeons of We Know Beauty, you can also radically improve your appearance in 2013.

Botox offered by our board certified plastic surgeons reduces the activity of muscles that cause deep frown lines for up to four months. The holiday season is busy, but a short botox session takes only a matter of minutes, with the client completing their visit to a We Know Beauty office in under an hour. Non-surgical facelifts are highly effective when botox and facial fillers are used in conjunction. Our clinics utilize the best fillers currently on the market, like Restylane, Juvederm, and Radiesse. Radiesse, specifically, plumps and smooths out the wrinkles of the face for up to a year’s time.

If part of your News Year’s resolution is to make the changes necessary to increase your self-esteem, perhaps the non-surgical facelift solutions offered from We Know Beauty are the proper recourse for you at the start of this upcoming year. To learn more about botox and facial fillers or one of the surgical procedures offered by our top plastic surgeons, contact We Know Beauty today.

 

A Real Plastic Surgery Good News Story

Easily one of the very best things about living in the Internet age is the easy access we all have to sometimes very specialized news from around the globe. As board certified plastic surgeons, we are obviously especially interested in stories about our specialty, wherever it is practiced. Just now, we were fortunate  to stumble over a fascinating and encouraging story about plastic surgery from today's Hindustan Times about a place we're not very used to hearing many upbeat stories about: Afghanistan.

Despite many of the issues our U.S. forces, face in that historically crucial nation, its apparent that, on a personal level, some progress is being made there. A few years ago, the nation's best plastic surgeons were focusing mainly on correcting the horrifying disfigurements that can result from warfare. Even more horrifying in many ways, they were also large focused on correcting the results of self-harm from severely depressed Afghani women and domestic violence, including the acid attacks which can be so hard for Westerners to understand.

The extremely positive trend is that, at least in the nation's capital of Kabul, it now appears Afghanistan's top plastic surgeons are now largely focusing on the same issues top plastic surgeons here in L.A. focus on: rhinoplasty, face lifts, tummy tucks, and all the rest.

Part of the reason appears to be that U.S. involvement in the nation has finally resulted in the nation developing a more vibrant middle class. However, in this holiday season, it would also be nice to think it's a sign of a greater level of peace. People in wartime tend to focus on survival issues and not too much else. When we have time to contemplate improvements to the shape of our noses of how we'd like to get rid of some wrinkles or bags under our eyes, that's a sign that we've mostly got the life-and-stuff settled.

Male Breast Reduction by We Know Beauty Targets Gynecomastia

One of the lesser-known procedures conducted by our top plastic surgeons, but nonetheless beneficial to the patients of the past who have received it, is the Male Breast Reduction. This operation targets excess breast tissue in the male breast, a problem known as male gynecomastia. It might seem surprising, but 30 to 60% percent of men develop excess fat of the breast over the course of their lives. If this fat becomes excessive, it can usually be removed through liposuction from We Know Beauty. In some cases, the fat develops to such an extent that our board certified plastic surgeons might recommend a male breast reduction.

In order to correct gynecomastia, our surgeon will make the necessary incisions is such a way that they will blend with the natural contours of the body. For best results, the physician may reposition the nipples to render a placement that is more typical of a man’s form. At We Know Beauty, male breast reduction is performed as an out-patient procedure by some of the best plastic surgeons in the country. Following the surgery, the male patient is able to resume most normal activities after a couple days.

Whether the gynecomastia resulted from a hormone imbalance or from being overweight, our leading surgical team can rectify the problem. If you are a male in need of a reduction of the breast, please call our office to set up a complimentary consultation.

Shopping for Beauty

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and is surviving Black Friday okay.

Anyhow, the fact of the is that board certified plastic surgeons don't go crazy putting up specials for Black Friday, much less Cyber Monday. Yet the reality is that our customers do shop for our services, just like any other product. It's natural to be price conscious when obtaining surgery, particularly -- as is the case with most elective plastic surgeries -- when the cost is not covered by insurance.

It has nothing to do with how well off a patient is or is not. Even some of the wealthiest people in the world remain concerned they are paying a fair price for any product or service they buy, no mattter what it is -- that's often how they got wealthy in the first place. Still, deciding which doctor is among the best plastic surgeons for you is a lot different between deciding whether it's worth spending an extra $1.00 for the name brand of cereal as opposed to your supermarket's cheaper generic version.Your appearance and your health are involved, after all.

While we understand that money is important in today's world, and there's no getting around that, we would like to suggest that it makes more sense to first find out who are top plastic surgeons before you ask yourself any other important questions. We know this might be a shock but Thanksgiving weekend is a good time to remember that there are some things more important than money.

Grown-Up Bond Girl Has the Right Idea -- For Her

Because this year is the 50th anniversary of the James Bond movies and "Skyfall" happens to be the biggest movie in the world this week, everyone associated with the enormous super-franchise seems to be coming out of the woodwork. That's not a bad thing. In particular, we're all fascinated to see how some of the earlier "Bond girls" have matured over the years. Our favorite so far is Jane Seymour.

If you really know your Bond movies, you likely remember the lovely Ms. Seymour as the mysterious Solitaire from "Live and Let Die," the first in the series to feature Roger Moore as Bond. If you remember the 1980s, you probably remember her as "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman." Now, of course, it's a whole different century and Ms. Seymour, now 61, is loud and proud when it comes to the topic of plastic surgery and has apparently darkened the doorstep of a few highly qualified board certified plastic surgeons over the years. She told The Christian Post that, at different times in her life she had work done on her eyes and, after breastfeeding her children, had had breast augmentation surgery.

However, she also noted with pride that she hadn't had work done on her face and avoids Botox. Her argument was that anything that could reduce the mobility of a face was problematic for actors. Also, she said she was "proud' of her wrinkles. All we can say is that it's easy for a woman who looks as amazing as Ms. Seymour to say that. If she told us the best plastic surgeons in the world had labored to create her lovely, natural look, we also would have believed her.

We imagine if  Ms. Seymour's wrinkling had been more significant she might have been slightly less proud of those wrinkles, but she's obviously done something right! The point is, of course, that everyone should have done work that makes them feel more comfortable. If you love your face just the way it is, wrinkles and all, that's fine but if other body parts really do seem to crimp your personal style, well, that's we come in. If it's the other way around, also great. We're all different.

To learn more about the stellar team and the procedures done at We Know Beauty, visit www.weknowbeauty.com.

A Facelift During Lunchtime?

The board certified plastic surgeons of We Know Beauty would like to clear up some common misconceptions of the "lunchtime facelift", a term that is often tossed around these days.

First of all, the lunchtime facelift is synonymous with natural facelift or non-invasive facelift. A lunchtime facelift is very different than a surgical facelift. In a nutshell, the procedure consists of rejuvenation treatments that could be completed during a woman's lunch break.

During the process, no incisions are made. The non-invasive lunchtime facelift consists of a combination of Botox treatments. Fillers like Restylane, Juvederm, and Radiesse are administered by the trusted medical professionals at We Know Beauty. When receiving these treatments, it is important the appropriate amount of gel is used. The We Know Beauty staff expertly makes the needed adjustments for the most successful results.

A surgical facelift may be in order for the patient dealing with extreme skin issues, such as sagging of the face and neck. But to encourage a fresh, youthful appearance and vanquish the fine wrinkles that come with age, women and men may choose the lunchtime facelift. The non-invasive treatment brings undeniable improvements to a person's appearance, minus the extended recovery period that accompanies surgical facelifts. We Know Beauty puts the client in touch with the best plastic surgeons in Los Angeles. All of our surgeons can confidently perform the facelift that is right for you.

The expert cosmetic surgeons at We Know Beauty will recommend the lunchtime facelift if they think its returns will satisfy your beauty expectations. Call to set up a complimentary consultation with one of our top plastic surgeons today!

We Ask Who Had Work Done, You Decide

A fun slide show in today's Daily Caller had us thinking.

No doubt many political pundits would think it was height of shallowness to discuss which presidential and vice presidential candidates and their wives have had cosmetic procedures, and considering the serious issues at stake in this year's race, it's hard to argue with that. On the other hand, even top board certified plastic surgeons chat among themselves about politicians as well as show business celebrities when it comes to the topic of who had work done and who, well, should have work done.

The truth of the matter is that the traditional divide between entertainers and politicians has grown thinner and thinner over the centuries and decades and the evidence may be right before us when it comes to cosmetic procedures. Certainly, those of us old to remember the way Joe Biden looked in the 1980s don't need to be top plastic surgeons to be pretty darn confident about the likelihood of his hair plugs.

The president's ears can actually be almost painful for us to look at, because we know how easy it would have been for him to receive ear pinning surgery back when he was still little Barry Obama. If Mrs. Obama has had any work done at all, on the other hand, it's clearly been from one of the very best plastic surgeons out there, because it's hard to think of a thing we'd change there.

As for Governor and Mrs. Romney, they look downright amazing for a couple in their sixties. How much is genetics and healthy living? Probably quite a lot. On the other hand, considering the political atmosphere these days, we certainly wouldn't blame them if they gave mother nature a small surgical helping hand.

Patients Love to See Before and After Pictures

The board certified plastic surgeons of We Know Beauty have learned plenty about human behavior in their decades upon decades of experience with plastic and reconstructive surgery. One example is that people who are weighing having a cosmetic procedure love to see before and after photos of the procedure that they're considering. These pictures are informative—showcasing a doctor's skill and the power of plastic surgery—and they also stir the imagination.

More relevant pictures than what are shown on the We Know Beauty website can be shown at a complimentary consultation. This, as well as other details of the procedure, can be openly and compassionately discussed and a potential patient will leave the consultation feeling fully informed.

After all, meeting with one of the top plastic surgeons in Beverly Hills is simpler than ever with We Know Beauty. Many call one of our representatives at 800-832-0510 and schedule a complimentary consultation. Others who may be a bit shy or reticent opt for our online appointment request form. It's an easy-to-use form that allows the current or new patient to easy schedule a meeting, including location, date, and time.

Whichever option an interested patient chooses, the best plastic surgeons in Los Angeles at We Know Beauty are incredibly approachable and available to meet at one of many locations: Beverly Hills, Encino, Inland Empire, Pasadena, Valencia, and Thousand Oaks.

Doral Surgery: Spring for a Great Doctor!

Spring for a great doctor, like the board certified plastic surgeons at We Know Beauty, or the results could be terrible.

ABC News and its affiliates do some good reporting about bad cosmetic surgery these days. It makes us wonder sometimes if a high-ranking journalist didn’t get burned by an unlicensed or disreputable surgeon. Earlier this year they reported on California’s statewide crackdown on medispas that get away with operating without a licensed doctor.

Now their Miami affiliate has released a rather harrowing photo showing just how bad this mistake can be. If you’re like us, you prefer to look at more pleasant before and after photos from top plastic surgeons, not "surgical disasters" so if you’d like to see this photo, you’ll have to do a search.

Isabel Gonzalaez paid about $900 to get facial injections from a business called “Viviana's Body Secrets,” in Doral, FLA.  The owner, however, was an unlicensed massage therapist, allegedly not in any way certified to give facial injections. Poor Isabel spent two months in the hospital when swelling and infections set in. She may never be the same.

“There's a misperception that it's like getting your hair done," said ASAPS president Dr. Leo R. McCafferty. But he goes on to emphasize that plastic surgery is inherently safe when the doctors and the facilities are top notch.

At We Know Beauty, you can trust that your procedures are being done by some of the best plastic surgeons working today. Don't take a risk when the consequences can be this dire.

The Ultimate Personal Decision

We recently posted on our Facebook page about an article at the celebrity news site Radar on a number of world famous celebrities who are openly contemplating -- or openly not contemplating -- cosmetic surgery. While lots of people enjoy dishing on who they think could use a bit of work and who really should leave well enough alone, it's important to remember that this kind of talk might be fun and mostly harmless, but it's basically just talk.

Whether the topic is a facelift, breast augmentation, rhinoplasty, blephoraplasty, a tummy tuck, or what have you, the decision to have plastic surgery is an intensely personal one. While of course anyone considering this move should consult with the best board certified plastic surgeons they can find, ultimately it's a matter of how you - not anyone else - feels about your face and/or body that's important.

Confidence is so very crucial to human interaction, that improving upon some aspect of ourselves that simply does not look right to us can make a crucial difference in far more areas than most of us realize. It's goes well beyond our personal and romantic lives, it can impact our working relationships, family matters, and just about anything else you can think. The important thing is that people consult the best plastic surgeons they can find so they understand exactly what they can expect in terms of results, recovery periods, and other crucial matters.

If anyone reading has had experiences making this decision they'd like to share, feel free to post about it -- anonymously if you'd like, of course. We'd love to hear from you.

For more information about the widely acclaimed plastic surgeons of We Know Beauty, visit out website at www.weknowbeauty.com.

Teenagers Getting Breast Reductions More than Ever

The Daily Mail recently published an article about breast reductions in America and women getting them under the age of 18. Many feel that these girls are too young to be making a life-changing decision, especially because the procedure is often considered optional. As some of the best plastic surgeons in Beverly Hills, the doctors at We Know Beauty want what every doctor should want: the best for his or her patient.

It's an interesting discussion to have. The team here at We Know Beauty, like other board certified plastic surgeons, generally think suitable candidates for a breast reduction share some of the following characteristics:

• Out of proportion breast size,
• Pain as a result of breast size (i.e. neck, back, shoulders),
• Pain from fibrous breast tissue,
• Skin irritation underneath breasts, 
• Limitations on physical activities due to breast size,
• Lack of confidence about breasts, and
• Unevenly sized breasts.

Teenagers can surely have these traits. Plus, their bodies are able to heal at a faster rate than older patients, making the surgery and recovery better processes. Surgery at a younger age could also prevent effects that arise from having long-term breast pain. Sometimes, even, health insurance will cover a breast reduction.

Every case is different, however, and no doctor should ever perform surgery on an underage patient without parental consent. To learn more about the stellar team and the procedures done at We Know Beauty, visit www.weknowbeauty.com.

A Plastic Surgeon Must Earn Your Trust

Are you positive that you can trust your board certified plastic surgeons? At We Know Beauty, you’ll have unparalleled access to your surgeon. Other plastic surgeons can be so swamped with discount operations that they don’t have time for basic ethics. The story that follows is in stark contrast to the kind of advanced care and one-on-one attention you'll get from Dr. Anous, Dr. Hodnett, Dr. Cohen, and Dr. Mandris at We Know Beauty.

Accusations are flying in San Diego. A plastic surgeon named Dr. Jeffrey P. Schaffer is under fire for alleged ethics violations. He says “They’re after me,” in interviews, referring to his patients. What “they” want, no doubt, is to know that their surgeon is the one performing their cosmetic procedures. There are a number of tasks that can be carried out by nurses and medical assistants, but the charges allege that Dr. Schaffer was leaving too much to staff members who weren’t qualified, and in the case of Dr. Schaffer , it apparently wasn’t the first time.

The San Diego Reader says the charge against Dr. Schaffer is that he violated his probation by letting a physician’s assistant prepare a patient for liposuction. What’s more, it seems Dr. Schaffer may have ignored the necessity to perform a series of medical checks before starting to operate.

At We Know Beauty, we our patients trust us with their health and safety when they allow us to operate. We take that trust very seriously. Seeking out the best plastic surgeons available should mean the ability to trust them absolutely. Find out more at www.weknowbeauty.com.