One of the most powerful new weapons in the war against aging is a toxin produced by a tiny organism. The toxin is commonly known as Botox and is short for botulism toxin. Injection of minute amounts of this toxin is now commonly being used to treat facial wrinkles. And yes it is a toxin produced … Continue reading Botox – Pretty Poison
By Lawrence Rosenberg M.D. The response to the previous columns on plastic surgery has been overwhelming. It seems that almost everyone is interested in information on plastic surgery even if they are not considering a procedure for themselves. I have received a large number of general questions regarding the procedures and it was suggested that … Continue reading The FAQ’s on Facelifts
By Lawrence Rosenberg M.D. Cosmetic surgery once available to only the affluent is now commonly available to a much wider population. According to the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASPRS) over one million people underwent cosmetic surgery in 1998. This is more than double the amount since 1992. Of those 1 million patients, … Continue reading Cosmetic Surgery – No Longer Just For the Rich and Famous
