Who would have ever thought that we would be wearing a mask as part of our daily wardrobe ? Due the COVID-19 Pandemic, we are becoming more vigilant in our daily lives and wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as facial coverings and masks. We are starting to see increased cases of mask induced acne…
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The recent Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has and will alter the way we practice medicine and surgery for years to come. When we graduate from medical school, we take the Hippocratic Oath and pledge “primum non nocere” or “first, do no harm.” As physicians and surgeons, including those of us who are facial plastic surgeons, we…
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Continuing his dedication to providing the latest and best aesthetic technologies for his patients, Jacob D. Steiger, M.D., Facial Plastic Surgeon, of Steiger Facial Plastic Surgery in Boca Raton is one of the nation’s first doctors to acquire Sofwave ultrasound. Sofwave is the latest non-invasive technology to improve facial fine lines and wrinkles, as well…
Read More ›The latest FDA approved facialfiller, Juvéderm Vollure is one of the newest facial fillers to treat the mid-face near the mouth and cheeks, especially those pesky nasolabial folds (smile and laugh lines). Currently available in other countries including the U.K., Vollure is unique in that it lasts from 12 to 15 months — longer than…
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A younger, natural look: This is a main reason patients opt to get facial fillers. Today, the latest facial FDA-approved fillers, including Restylane® Refyne, Restylane® Defyne and the soon-to-be introduced Vollure™, give physicians more control to achieve the most natural and effective results. The fillers treat and enhance moderate to severe wrinkles on the nasolabial…
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As we age, it is normal for our skin to lose its elasticity. And while the focus is often on the face, another common problem area for many is the neck. We’ve all heard the turkey jokes and know that even with a youthful face, the neck can often reveal a person’s true age. When…
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On Oct. 15 in New York City at her Tidal X: 1015 charity concert at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, Beyoncé suffered a ripped earlobe, but — being that she is Beyoncé — went on to deliver an amazing performance nonetheless. While her injury resulted in a small amount of bloodshed, the question remains, how can a…
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We are taught from a young age to look a person in the eye. After all, the eyes are the main focal point of the face. However, as we get into our late 20s and 30s or early 40s, our eyelids may begin to appear “droopy” – a result of the thin skin of the…
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A bit of BOTOX®, or a full-fledged facelift? According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), in 2013, patients in the U.S. underwent 6.3 million BOTOX treatments, as compared to only 133,000 facelift procedures. The American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) reported than nonsurgical procedures increased in 2013 by a whopping 13.1…
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Rhinoplasty is the name of the procedure for which people seek to change the shape and appearance of their nose. There are many reasons for which people seek rhinoplasty surgery. One of the more common reasons that people seek to undergo rhinoplasty is to reduce the size of the nose and remove a nasal hump. …
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Neck fat and double chins can be things of the past, thanks to Kybella, an injection approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on April 29, 2015. This non-surgical alternative for dissolving neck fat is slated to hit the market, and Facial Plastic Surgeon Dr. Jacob D Steiger, M.D. will be one of…
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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,…
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