| News from Westlake Plastic Surgery
Plastic Surgery in Our Society Today |
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| If You Missed My Breast Surgery Seminar . . . |
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I recently presented a seminar on breast augmentation at the Barton Creek Country Club. It was a beautiful setting, the turnout was wonderful, and those who attended said they found the seminar very informative and interesting.
Many attendees also requested other seminars in North Austin and in surrounding communities. If you have a group that is interested in hearing me speak, please contact our office; one of my staff would be happy to work with you on the arrangements. Also, if there's a subject you would be interested in hearing about please let us know that, too. We're happy to help! |
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Top 10 Ways to Preserve Your Beauty |
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Looking and feeling your best is simply a matter of adopting healthy habits that last a lifetime. Here are my top picks for preserving natural beauty:
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Avoid excessive exposure to the sun.
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Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly.
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Minimize stress in your life (this could be one of the harder ones!)
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Consider medical-grade skin care in your late twenties, and Botox and fillers in your mid to late thirties. Both will make you look younger than your age.
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Smile often!
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Take advantage of artistic makeup and a great hairstyle.
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Know a great plastic surgeon!
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Avoid excessive drug and alcohol use.
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Get eight hours of sleep every night.
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Don't smoke!
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Greetings!
Welcome to the second volume of the Westlake Plastic Surgery newsletter! My goal is to provide you not only with information you can use, but also offer you the unique perspective of my experiences as a plastic surgeon.
The decision to choose plastic surgery is a life-changing one for many people. My goal is to give you the best plastic surgery services possible in a safe environment, answering any and all questions you may have.
Today, more people than ever are choosing surgery as a way to enhance their appearance - and their lives. This incredible journey of self-discovery requires a trustworthy partner. I look forward to meeting with you soon! |
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Truth and Marketing: Buyer Beware When Choosing a Surgeon |
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It's amazing how much the practice of medicine has changed. In the old days, a plastic surgeon hung out his or her shingle, and went to work building a practice one patient at a time. Today, our society has seen an explosion of medical and para-medical professionals marketing themselves as "cosmetic" doctors, and often, even as plastic surgeons!
Marketing can be very effective, so it's important that you see through efforts designed to entice you into believing something that is not true. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Read on |
| Plastic Surgery Trends: The Truth About "SmartLipo" |
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 SmartLipo is the trademark name of a laser-based liposuction device. It's marketed as a way to achieve contour improvements with improved results over "traditional" liposuction - with less bruising and downtime - that can be performed using local anesthesia.
I am an expert in liposuction and have performed all types of liposuction extensively in my practice for more than seventeen years, with an unparalleled reputation for superb and safe results. I have used most of the "powered" liposuction devices and have never found them to improve my results, reduce bruising or accelerate recovery time. There is no scientific evidence to suggest that SmartLipo is better than traditional cannula-performed liposuction - or any other type of liposuction. Read on |
| Priscilla Presley: Avoid Silicone Injections! |
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 Recent news has surfaced about Priscilla Presley having a substance injected into her face at a party in California by an unlicensed doctor. You may have seen the results during her appearance on "Dancing with the Stars." Apparently she had a silicone material injected into her face. This is not good news for Priscilla.
Years ago, doctors used to inject silicone directly into the face. Initially, this newfound use for silicone sounded wonderful, as the results are permanent and supposedly there were no reactions to the material. Unfortunately, it didn't work out that way. Many patients were permanently deformed, and even disfigured, since there is no easy way to remove the material. Read on |
| Keep Austin Weird? NOT...According to Dr. Caridi |
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Msnbc.com recently featured an article entitled "Looking younger or just weirder?" The story was about celebrity patients who had undergone cosmetic plastic surgery and who now looked "weird" or "operated on."
I have to say that I agree! Reports like these only underscore why it is so important to find a surgeon who has an artistic eye and the ability to appropriately enhance his or her patients' appearance without creating an "artificial look." Read on |
| Plastic Surgery in the News |
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 Florida High School Senior Dies after Breast Surgery
You may be aware of the case of a Florida high school senior, Stephanie Kuleba, who died after having elective breast surgery. Although an official statement has not been issued, the exact cause of this tragedy is thought to be the result of malignant hyperthermia, a very rare and potentially fatal reaction to anesthesia.
It's important that you are aware that, if recognized and treated rapidly, most patients recover from this condition. My partner is a board-certified anesthesiologist who is an expert in her field. Read on | |
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Your feedback and suggestions are valuable; we look forward to your suggestions on how to improve our newsletter. Let us know what topics you'd like to see covered, or any questions you want to ask. As always, we respect your privacy if you wish to remain anonymous. We look forward to seeing you this summer!
Sincerely,
Robert Caridi, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery
Westlake Plastic Surgery |
| Can you think of a topic you would like to discuss? Email me at rcaridi@westlakeplasticsurgery.com. |
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Offer only good at Westlake Plastic Surgery. Excludes purchase of Obagi Kit. Limit one coupon per person. |
| Offer Expires: July 1, 2008 |
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