Posted on November 23, 2009 in Brow Lift, Face
Brow lifts are becoming extremely popular procedures – especially among patients between the ages of 40 and 70. After all, those unwanted furrows and deep creases are among the first signs of aging – and for most people, erasing them can be a fairly simple procedure. Now – there may be a double benefit.
A new study in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), found that these procedures don’t only have a cosmetic purpose: they may also help cure migraine headaches, permanently.
The study was based on the concept that migraines are caused when a person’s trigeminal nerve branches are irritated. When the muscles around these branches are incapacitated, the headaches stop, which is why some patients find relief from the “freezing” effect of Botox treatments, and could find permanent relief in an endoscopic forehead lift.
At our practice, brow lifts are performed while the patient is sedated with the help of local anesthesia.
The ultimate result is a dramatically more youthful, energized appearance. Brow lifts can be performed alone or in conjunction with other procedures like a facelift or eyelid surgery to provide total face rejuvenation.
Although most patients electing to have brow lift procedures are over 40, candidates may also include younger people who suffer form aging signs, such as drooping eyebrows. Typically, bandages from a conventional forehead lift may be removed within two days of surgery. Full recovery can be in as little as two weeks.
Is a brow lift right for you? Schedule a consultation by contacting Anne Carbone at the Robert Zubowski, M.D. Center for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 201-261-7550.
Posted on November 11, 2009 in Dr. Zubowski
There are certain things you should find out before placing yourself in the hands of a plastic surgeon. We, at the Robert Zubowski MD Center for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, in Paramus, NJ, urge anyone considering aesthetic improvement to seek answers to the following questions:
Is your surgeon board certified in plastic surgery and how experienced is he?
Dr. Robert Zubowski holds board certification from the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ASPS), the only board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), to certify doctors in the specialty of plastic surgery. Dr. Robert Zubowski has been in practice for over 20 years, having received his training in plastic surgery at the world renowned Cleveland Clinic Foundation. He is also board certified in general surgery.
How thorough was your initial consultation?
Consultations at the Robert Zubowski MD Center for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery are not constrained by the clock, but rather by how long it takes to present your options and answer all of your questions.
Where will your surgery be performed?
Dr. Zubowski has privileges at Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, NJ. However, most of his surgeries take place at Surgicenter, a fully accredited ambulatory care facility with overnight accommodations, located within the Robert Zubowski MD Center for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Paramus, NJ.
What are the support staff’s credentials?
Dr. Zubowski has assembled a surgery unit team of experts, with whom he has worked for years. Specialists include a board certified anesthesiologist, registered nurse, and technicians dedicated to plastic surgery cases.
Do you have a good rapport with your plastic surgeon?
You can meet your surgeon and his entire team, and tour both the center and Surgicenter during one of our complimentary breakfast seminars. Please phone Ann Carbone, our practice manager, to pre-register and reserve a spot.
