Posted on January 31, 2010 in Office News
A study published in the online edition of BMJ (British Medical Journal) supports what we’ve intuitively known for years–looking younger than your age has significant consequences.
At the Robert Zubowski MD Center for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Paramus, NJ, we were especially interested in the research. Nearly 1,800 Danish twins participated with volunteers asked to guess the age of random photos of twins. Researchers following the twins for seven more years, concluded that perceived age seemed to be related to survival, with the younger looking twin living longer. Another finding: a connection between perceived age and physical and cognitive ability.
At the Robert Zubowski MD Center for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery we believe that looking in the mirror and liking what you see goes a long way in building a healthier, happier, more productive life.
Many times patients arrive at our Paramus NJ center with the idea that they want to make an appearance improvement, but don’t know how to begin the transformation. Our practice coordinator, Ann Carbone, can make suggestions about which procedures can best address your concerns.
Then, during our consultation, I will lay out your options in detail. We’ll go over the pros and cons, any risks or complications, and what you can reasonably expect to accomplish. In addition, before leaving our Paramus NJ center, you will be invited to take a few minutes to watch an informative plastic surgery video.
Many times patients believe that looking younger involves facial features alone. While facial appearance is a major factor, we now have in our armamentarium a number of minimally invasive procedures capable of giving you a more youthful shape as well.
Helping to turn back the hands of time begins with scheduling a consultation. For your appointment, please contact Ann Carbone, our practice coordinator at 201-261-7550.
Posted on January 18, 2010 in Laser Skin Resurfacing, Skin Care
Laser resurfacing is a relatively new treatment for reducing facial wrinkles and skin irregularities, such as blemishes, acne scars, or skin discolorations.
The technique directs short, concentrated pulsating beams of light at irregular skin. Laser skin resurfacing removes skin very precisely, layer by layer. This popular procedure is known by several other names, including lasabrasion, laser peel or laser vaporization.
Are You A Candidate For Laser Resurfacing?
If you have fine lines or wrinkles around the eyes, mouth or on the forehead, scars from acne, or non-responsive skin after a facelift, then you may be a good candidate for laser skin resurfacing.
If you have active acne or if you have very dark skin, you may not be a candidate. This technique is also not recommended for stretch marks.
What Can You Expected During Laser Resurfacing?
Laser resurfacing is performed on an outpatient basis, using local anesthesia (pain relief at the site of the procedure) in combination with orally- or intravenously-administered sedative medications.
Wrinkles around the eyes, mouth or forehead may be treated individually, or a full-face lasabrasion may be performed.
A partial-face lasabrasion takes 30-45 minutes and the full-face treatment takes 1-1/2 to 2 hours.
For more information on this and other procedures, contact our office at 201-261-7550
Posted on January 12, 2010 in Office News
New Year, New You!
Enhancing or maintaining a youthful appearance has always topped the list as one of our favorite new year’s resolutions. Just two weeks into the New Year, we have already received a record number of inquiries.
For those in their 30’s a 40’s, there seems to be a continued interest in smaller, less evasive plastic surgery procedures, which can often produce dramatic results.
If you are considering a procedure, and would like to feel more comfortable about what the results will be, The Robert Zubowski MD Center for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Paramus, New Jersey, offers you an on-line Virtual Makeover tool that lets you see the results of the surgery – right from the comfort of your home.Patients can simply come here to our website, upload their photo, choose any number of procedures and sample the results in seconds.
Patients can see, among other things, what they’ll look like with a facelift, a new nose or fuller lips. They can see before and after images side by side, and all in the privacy of their home. It’s very enlightening, and also a lot of fun. And it’s absolutely free.
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Check it out for yourself
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If you like what you see, or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office or plan for a thorough review of treatment options that are right for you. Happy New Year and here’s to the new you!
