Category Archives: Facial Plastic Surgery

Kylie Jenner’s Lip Enhancement Inspired by Penile Enlargement Device?

April 21, 2015 DS

Kylie Jenner reports that her lips were enhanced “naturally”, but fans don’t believe her. Those wanting to emulate her have began lip “cupping” and it has led to a social media frenzy. Lip cupping may have originated in China or Egypt thousands of years ago, but versions of cupping have been present for decades (think late night cable TV ads for breast and penile enlargement suction devices!).

Lip cupping, a reemerging trend, uses suction to increase blood flow to the lips. The suction causes temporary trauma, inflammation and enlargement that results in lip plumping that can last for approximately 5-20 minutes.

Sadly, results are not always predictable and side effects can be numerous. Common ones include dark bruises and “blood blisters” that can take days to go away. Dryness, cracking and lip lines can from from swelling and puckering. Lip injuries can be profound and cause bleeding, scars and depressions. In fact, lip cupping can result in migration of previously injected lip filler and this can cause bumps, lumps and valleys?

If you desire a change in the size or shape of your lips, trust your face to the expert: facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Michelle Yagoda.

Facial Plastic Surgery, Neck

Neck wrinkles: The latest thing your smartphone does!

March 30, 2015 DS

Yes, unfortunately, it may be true. The term “tech neck” is evolving: No longer does it just mean having the danger of hunched-over shoulders and a sore back — now it has a cosmetic meaning, too.

Numerous beauty articles are citing early-onset neck wrinkles as an unsightly effect of our technology dependence. It is hard to argue against the fact that we look down a LOT more than we used to, and it is a medical fact that excessive bending/flexing of the thin neck muscles does contribute to wrinkling. Combine the two and, well, it might be time to start looking up rather than down!

However, a wrinkly neck cannot only be blamed on smartphones; the loss of collagen and elasticity as we age is normal, and it can snowball with outside factors (sun exposure, dry atmosphere, etc) to make necks look “looser” than they are. Making sure to wear adequate sunscreen on both the face AND neck will help, and, of course, try holding your phone at eye level. It just might make all the difference.

If you already have “tech neck,” don’t worry: Dr. Yagoda is a neck expert who will have you looking good as new in no time.

Facial Plastic Surgery, Hair

The new reason to travel to Turkey…. for Hair!

March 20, 2015 DS

Traveling to Turkey for…. Hair?

Yes! Medical tourism, long associated with surgical procedures such as facelifts, injections, etc, is now expanding to the hairline. The newest trend experts are seeing is travel for hair: Tourists are visiting Turkey for not only hair transplants, but facial hair transplants, too!

Recent numbers show over 15,000 people went to Turkey for the sole purpose of hair. Interestingly enough, very few of these patients are from Western countries: Most were, by far, from the Middle East. Early traction was gained by referrals: People reported back from Turkey that they received not just low-cost procedures, but they said the medical care was superior than in their home countries.

The trend can be associated with the change in male model aesthetics; now less feminine, most models strive for lush facial hair and chiseled jawlines. Although you might think Turkey is an odd choice, it is akin to Canadians traveling to the US — proximity to Arab countries is the main factor.

Unfortunately, you still have the same risks as with other medical tourism: less-educated “professional” doctors, iffy surgical centers, and the chance of complications. Although hair transplants are relatively safe and simple, it is up to the consumer to do the proper research – and not just book a trip based on price. We highly recommend staying close to home when doing any surgery or medical procedure, unless you are very familiar with the doctor you are traveling to.

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