Many people may think this sounds ridiculous, since doctors typically ask patients to stay away from solid food before surgery. According to recent studies, patients may benefit from consuming liquid carbohydrates up to two hours before surgery. Read this New York Times article to find out more: Really?: Always Consume Carbs Before Surgery.
What’s your body type?
Jene Luciani from Shape Magazine has written an article defining four new body types: Adrenal, Thyroid, Ovary and Liver. While we think this can’t possibly be true, she may be on to something. Check out this article and let us know what you think: The Four New Body Types.
Red Wine Makes You Feel So Fine
Bob Marley may be on to something…! We know red wine makes us feel good, but recent medical studies reinforce just how good it is for you. Read this article from the New York Times to find out more: Without Alcohol, Red Wine is still Beneficial.
FDA has approved a new filler: Belotero Balance
The FDA has approved a new filler: Belotero Balance, the world’s first monophasic hyaluronic acid dermal filler.
Call Dr. Yagoda at (212) 434-1210 to find out how Belotero is different from Juvederm, Restylane, Radiesse, Sculptra and LaViv!
Learn more about Merz Aesthetics products.
Searching for the elixir of life
Many of us wonder what the key is to living a long, healthy and happy A new spin on what couples can do together
Ever wonder what the ideal face is?
Thousands of plastic surgeons and beauty professionals polled came up with this photoshopped image of today’s “ideal” face.
What celebrity has your most desired facial features? Check out their idea of the “face of perfection“!
Eat More Weigh Less?
Yes!
Check out these metabolism boosting foods that will help you slim down – 20 Superfoods for Weight Loss!
Toxic injections lead to death
This bizarre case points out the dangers of backroom cosmetic surgery. “Dutchess”, a transgender nurse, was arrested in Florida after a patient died from toxic injections of tire sealant and super glue. She was charged with charged with practicing medicine without a license and causing serious bodily injury. We can’t believe it either! Take a look!
Can you correct my thin lips?
ASK DOCTOR YAGODA
Question: Can you correct my thin lips? I don’t want to have surgery and am leaning more towards an injectable filler and am trying to find the longest lasting filler?
Answer: All FDA approved fillers last about 3-5 months in the lips. I don’t recommend permanent fillers in the lips as they tend to migrate over time and cause lumps and bumps. Lips can be naturally augmented with Restylane, Perlane, LaViv, and Juvederm.