In this episode, Dr. Steven Davis talks about how plastic surgery paved the way for the transgender movement to become possible. He also takes your calls and answers your questions about when is too young or too old to go under the knife.
Can You Go Overboard?
In this day in age, society would have you believe that getting plastic surgery guarantees extreme results (for example: you will look like a pole dancer once you get breast implants). Dr. Davis shatters these myths about procedure expectations, and later he answers your questions on how plastic surgery can make you look and feel amazing.
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Meet Christine Priest, PA-C
We are very happy to welcome Christine Priest, Board-Certified Physician Assistant, to The Dermatology Center at Davis Cosmetic Plastic Surgery!
A native of Gibbsboro, NJ, Christine has been practicing dermatology in South Jersey for the past 11 years. She entered the field of dermatology after graduating from Hahnemann/Drexel University’s PA program, and today she is well known for her expertise in the skin specialty, including clinical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology. By attending annual medical continuing education courses and cosmetic workshops, Christine remains ahead of the curve with the latest developments in clinical and cosmetic dermatology.
“I’m excited to join the DCPS family and offer the full scope of dermatology services and care for a fantastic practice. I look forward to providing skin care for you and your family!”
Planning Ahead: Picture Perfect by the Holidays
Believe it or not, it’s planning season for the holidays, and we’re not talking about your annual cookie party. The fact is, if you’ve been thinking about enhancing some aspect of your face or body and want to be ready by the holidays, you need to plan now. To take the guesswork out of it, we’ve gathered our best advice right here, especially for you. Simply take these 3 steps and you’ll be ready to put your best face forward by the winter holidays.
1. Consider Your Goals
Most people want to look as young as they feel, look more attractive or feel more confident. Who wouldn’t? Every face and body is unique, and so is every treatment plan. Smoothing away wrinkles and lifting the brow to open the eyes or the corners of the mouth can make tired or angry faces look rested and cheerful. Reshaping a nose, jawline or body contour can boost confidence. You may just want to look refreshed overall. Whatever your goals, we can help design a plan to get you there.
2. Set Up Your Consult ASAP
Figuring out what treatments will help you achieve your goals is the second step — and that’s precisely what we do during a consult. The sooner you schedule your consultation, the more options you’ll have given the 2 months (or so) we have until parties, dinners and travel begin! And not to worry if you have a specific event or date that you need to be fully recovered by. We’ll take recovery time and the timing for results into consideration when helping you plan treatments.
3. Book Your Treatments
During the months leading up to the holidays, the schedule fills up fast. So whether you’re coming in to consult for something new, or you’re simply a repeat patient planning for your regular injectable treatments, be sure to schedule your appointment well in advance.
Ready? Schedule yours today! 865.424.1700
Lips: This Fall’s Must-Have Accessory
5 Reasons lip enhancement may be right for you!
Whether you’re looking for attitude, kissability or just a little enhancement, this season’s latest aesthetic trend is all about the lips. And with the recent FDA approval of dermal filler Juvéderm Ultra XC for lip enhancement, now you can have results for up to 1 year — twice as long as other approved fillers for the lips! Ultimately, however, the question everyone has to ask is, is lip enhancement right for me? Here are 5 facts to help you decide:
Men and women get lip injections for a variety of reasons; some simply want fuller lips, while others may want to restore age-related volume loss. Lip injections can even be used to tweak the shape of the lips too (think: cupid’s bow).
You don’t have to go all out. You can pick and choose the areas of the lips that you want to enhance, whether it’s both, just the bottom or the top — whatever you decide (with a little professional guidance) that will compliment you best.
You will see results almost immediately, though there will be some initial swelling. Give yourself at least 24 hours for that to dissipate, but also don’t make big plans for at least a week in case you experience bruising.
Juvéderm Ultra XC has lidocaine to make treatment comfortable. You may feel the first pinch, but the sting that accompanies fillers without lidocaine? Practically nonexistent!
HA fillers come with an insurance of sorts — if you don’t like your results, we can reverse them with hyaluronidase to erase the filler completely.
Did we mention that Juvéderm Ultra XC lasts for up to 1 year? Until now, HA fillers approved for lip enhancement only lasted 4 to 6 months. Juvéderm Ultra XC is an injectable hyaluronic acid (HA) gel filler that is also approved for treating wrinkles and folds and adding volume to the face.
Why Are You Settling?
In this episode, Dr. Steven Davis asks why you settling for things you don’t like about yourself? He also takes your calls and answers your questions about cosmetic surgery procedures.
Welcome to the Plastic Surgery Revolution
Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Steven Davis is on a mission to educate and inform the public on how to safely use plastic surgery to better your life.
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Teens and Cosmetic Surgery: A Growing Trend?
Yes, Kylie Jenner recently admitted to having injectable lip fillers. And according to recent headlines, she’s just one of thousands of teens turning to cosmetic surgery to enhance her appearance. Is this the beginning of a growing trend among teens? And more importantly, as a parent, should you be concerned?
In an interview with the Press of Atlantic City, Dr. Davis recently confirmed that the number of young people he sees for cosmetic treatments has grown during the 30 years he’s been in practice. However, when you look at the whole picture, to say that this is a “trend” isn’t really that accurate.
The Numbers
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, in 2014 patients between the ages of 13 and 19 made up less than 2% of all patients who had a cosmetic surgery procedure and less than 4% of those who had a minimally invasive procedure.
The reality is that there aren’t that many teens having cosmetic surgery, despite the media hype.
As Dr. Davis explained to the media source, he uses a risk-benefit ratio with each young patient to determine if he or she is an appropriate candidate for a specific treatment. A good risk-benefit ratio “would be fixing something with minimal scaring, recovery time or risk of anesthesia, and also knowing it would make a client feel better about themselves.” On the flip side are patients who want to look like a celebrity, or a parent who seems to be pushing their child into having a procedure. Neither of these situations indicate good candidates for treatment.
As part of the determination process, Dr. Davis has a minimum of two consultations with any patient in their early 20s or younger before scheduling a procedure. For patients under the age of 18, he requires parents to be present during consultation.
The Procedures
Of course, what we all want to know is, what is it that’s driving young people into the plastic surgeon’s office? Here’s what most teens had last year:
- Male breast reduction (gynecomastia), ear surgery (otoplasty) and nose surgery (rhinoplasty) accounted for two-thirds of all surgical procedures.
- Laser hair removal, laser skin resurfacing, leg vein treatment and microdermabrasion accounted for more than three-quarters of all non-surgical treatments.
Learn more about the procedures performed by Dr. Davis.
See the full article: “Should teens get plastic surgery?”
