Artefill doesn’t just have a new name. The FDA recently approved the use of what is now called filler for the treatment of acne scars. Acne is the most common skin disorder in the U.S., affecting 40 to 50 million people. Up to 95 percent of those with acne could go on to have…
Read More ›South Florida is a melting pot of women of many different social, demographic and ethnic backgrounds. From retirees to middle-aged businesswomen to world-class models, the area is home to women from all walks of life, who define beauty in many different ways. So why, all the way from the Florida Keys to Palm Beach,…
Read More ›You’ve made the decision to have facial plastic surgery, and you’ve narrowed your choices of surgeons down to two or three. It’s crucial to ask the right questions to make the right choice for you. But, what do you ask? From getting information about the surgeon’s education and training, to understanding his/her aesthetic vision,…
Read More ›Today, more and more people are having facial plastic surgery. This is in the form of facelift surgery, eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty, chin implants, otoplasty, facial fat grafting, etc. The decision to undergo facial plastic surgery is one that takes great consideration. However, for each patient, deciding which facial plastic surgeon is the best option for…
Read More ›After you’ve undergone a rhinoplasty (nose job) procedure, you’ll be anxious to see your new appearance. While Dr. Steiger’s patients generally feel remarkably well immediately after the procedure and have minimal pain, there are many steps that patients can take to reduce bruising, reduce swelling, increase comfort and heal faster. Dr. Steiger, whose approach…
Read More ›Bruising can often occur after any plastic surgery procedure. This includes Facelift Surgery, Eyelid Surgery and Rhinoplasty Surgery. It can also occur after injections of facial fillers and rarely with Botox. There are several things that can help speed up the resolution of bruises and speed up your plastic surgery recovery. Patients are encouraged to…
Read More ›When it comes to the face, balance and proportion is key to obtaining natural results. The face must be evaluated as a whole. Treating just one part and ignoring the others is a myopic view and does not lead to the best possible results. The idea of this is VERY important when considering facial rejuvenation surgery,…
Read More ›Understanding the nasal septum is an integral part of having a comprehensive knowledge of the nose when performing rhinoplasty. Performing excellent rhinoplasty surgery necessitates this knowledge in order to achieve the best results. In some cases, deformities of the nasal septum can contribute to a change in appearance of the nose. In many cases, the septum…
Read More ›We are starting to see incredible results from our new Lutronic eCO2 premium laser (Fractional CO2 Laser). All of our patients have been thrilled with their treatment and results. The premium eCO2 laser combines the benefits of CO2 laser technology with the benefits of limited healing time of fractionated technology (such as Fraxel). In addition,…
Read More ›The answer to the above question- none of them. What?! Are you nuts, I can’t believe you just said that! So what do I mean by this? Simply put, a builder does not build an entire house out of concrete, just as Michaelangelo did not paint the entire Sistine Chapel in brown.
Read More ›It has been said that the eyes are the window to the soul. This speaks loudly, as the goal of any facial rejuvenation procedure is to restore attention back towards the eyes. What happens when that window is missing its drapes!
Read More ›Fat grafting is a remarkable procedure performed to rejuvenate the face. As we age, we lose volume in the form of muscle, bone and fat from the face. The distribution of this fat loss will vary from person to person. The art of the facial plastic surgeon comes in when deciding where and how to…
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