Traditionally, the majority of plastic surgery and aesthetic procedure patients are chosen by middle to older-age adults. With procedures capable of treating the aging process, such as facelifts, breast augmentation and brow lifts, patients traditionally turned to plastic surgery as a solution to the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, and loose skin. Over the past… Read More »
Category: Cosmetic Breast Surgery and Breast Reconstruction
Breast Reduction: What to Expect
Women choose to undergo a breast reduction generally for one of two reasons – aesthetic goals or medical complications caused by overly large breasts. Each year, over 100,000 American women opt to make their breasts smaller. Approximately 40,000 of these procedures are aesthetic in nature, and the remaining 60,000+ stem from medical issues such as… Read More »
Inverted Nipple Repair
For both men and women, the nipples impact the overall appearance and aesthetics of the breasts. In some cases, the nipples are drawn in, or appear flattened, instead of protruding out. Inverted nipples are more common than most think and both men and women who are unhappy with the appearance of their nipples may be… Read More »
Aging Gracefully Through Your 40s: Top Cosmetic Procedures
What to expect throughout your 40s In your 40s, the subtle signs of aging from your 30s may become more pronounced. . The upper and lower eyelids may begin to sag and can create a deep-set look. Crow’s feet may develop around the corner of the eyes and frown lines deepen in the forehead. You… Read More »
Aging Gracefully Through Your 30s: Top Cosmetic Procedures
What to expect throughout your 30s The first signs of aging in your 30s sneak up unexpectedly and often appear in the eyes, forehead, and mouth/lip area. Fine lines and wrinkles around our eyes can appear in our 30s when our upper eyelids can become hooded, and our lower eyelids can begin to pouch and… Read More »
Be Proactive – in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Farber encourages all women to be proactive with their breast health! Perform Self-Exams Monthly: Make breast self-exams part of your monthly health care routine and if you experience any breast changes, consult your physician. Clinical Breast Exams: Schedule regular visits to your doctor for clinical breast exams. Annual Mammograms: According… Read More »
Breast Reconstruction – Amy’s Heartwarming Story of Breast Cancer Survival
Read Amy’s Real-Life Journey about Surviving Breast Cancer and her Breast Reconstruction Experience with Dr. Farber I am a 45 year old single mother of 2 children who, like many, has faced many difficulties. I was born with achondroplasia dwarfism. I am a little person and so are both of my children. Several years ago,… Read More »
Laser FAQ
Laser technology has made vast improvements in the last 20 years. Fractional CO2 is our first choice for addressing sun damage, wrinkles, and overall skin texture. Older lasers for rejuvenation were not fractional. They would treat a wide area of skin at the same time. This limited both the depth and the intensity of the treatment that could… Read More »
ZO® Skin Health
Over 20 years ago, Dr. Zein Obagi revolutionized skin care with a line of prescription-strength anti-aging products that have became the gold-standard for results-oriented skin care. Now, Dr. Obagi has introduced his new, highly acclaimed ZO® Skin Health by Zein Obagi. Dr. Obagi says his new endeavor, “raises the bar by treating the skin at… Read More »
Latest Advances in Breast and Body Surgery – July Event
On July 17th, Farber Plastic Surgery hosted an event entitled “Latest Advances in Breast and Body Contouring Surgery”. The event was sponsored by one of the top breast implant manufacturers in the United States, Mentor Worldwide. Dr. Farber spoke about new techniques in body contouring as compared to traditional procedures such as liposuction. There are… Read More »