Czech this out... Labioplasty, It's Not Just for Porn Stars

An interesting article was sent to me regarding cosmetic genital surgery in Czech Republic. The article, Wanderlust: Designer vaginas, anyone?, reports porn stars are coming in by the droves with photos of designer vaginas they desire. But did you know that the increasing interest in this beneath-the-belt area is all the rage here in conservative New England, as well (minus the porn stars of course!)? Women now get Brazilian waxing and want their genitals to be pretty, not saggy or uneven. The surgery, labioplasty, or reduction of the labia minora is one of the most popular for the 40-50 year old age group who are either re-entering the dating scene after divorce or just neatening up for a current mate. These patients are some of my happiest and feel their self confidence has been restored. Glad they are describing the same trends across the pond.

WSJ Facelift and Facial Injectables

I enjoyed the reading the personal journal section of the Wall Street Journal yesterday. Many of the injectable procedures I offer and perform in my office were highlighted like Botox, Sculptra, Restylane and Juvederm.

In general I thought the article was accurate and highlighted the opinions of many experts in the field of plastic surgery and dermatology. The one quote I did not agree with was that of the CEO of Medicis, Jonah Shacknai who stated that fillers can postpone a face lift for 10-20 years. In my opinion this does not apply to most patients and depends on many factors such as history of sun exposure, bone structure and genetics. It surprised me that the WSJ would chose to quote a lay person, albeit a knowledgeable pharmaceutical CEO, and not a board certified plastic surgeon on the appropriate timing for surgical procedure such as a face lift.

October Specials in the Skin Spa

Great pumpkins! The great specials in the Skin Spa for October are as follows...

• $75 Special - Pumpkin or Cranberry Fall Facial - Experience the aromas of fall with a smoothing pumpkin or cranberry enzyme facial to help nourish the skin with antioxidants!  You will leave with a glow!
• 10% off Thermage™treatment of your choice.
• Laser Hair Reduction - Receive 25% off a single area or buy one area, get 2nd area of equal or lesser value at 50% off.
• $200 off VelaShape™package of four treatments - VelaShape™ contours, shapes and slims the body by improving cellulite and reducing circumference in as few as 4 treatments. 
• 10% off Non-Ablative Fractional Skin Resurfacing a Package of 3 Treatments of 
  (Savings between $95 and $210.)
• 10% off Blue Light / IPL Acne and with complimentary Glymed acne products when you purchase a package of 8 treatments .

Please call 781-934-2200 for more information and to schedule your appointment. All specials expire October 31, 2010.