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Published on: 1/25/2003
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"Avoid tummy tucks which may require prolonged recovery or major face, eyes, nose, or brow lifts which can take two weeks to settle and may involve prolonged black and blue marks or swelling," says David Ostad, MD, chief of surgery at Park Avenue Plastic Surgery, in New York."Patients might feel well enough but can have residual swelling, especially with rhinoplasty since it can take several months before swelling goes down in the nose area."Here, Dr.Ostad gives us a run-down on last-minute procedures that are safe to try...
Minimal and hidden incisions and body contouring techniques permit the patient to have excellent results, while minimizing scarring.He has presented his techniques to international audiences including the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
Get Plumped Up Lips
To enhance the lips and fill in any fine lines, they can be injected with collagen or a new material called Cymetra which is made up of human tissue that lasts even longer (50% is still there after a year whereas collagen only lasts about four to five months).Try it about two days to a week before, to give your lips a day to get over any minor swelling which may occur.
Get A Relaxed Forehead
To make your forehead look more relaxed, try a shot of Botox which paralyzes the muscles so you don't see any lines or wrinkles.
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"In addition to the forehead, we can treat the area between the brows, crows feet lines around the eyes, and even the loosening of neck muscles in some people," says Dr. Ostad, who says some people see the effect the same day and it lasts for about four months.Try it a few days to a week before the paparazzi cameras start flashing.
Get Smooth Skin
To freshen skin without redness or side effects, try Microdermabrasion only a couple of days before the event or a Retin-A peel, every two to three days for two weeks prior.These procedures actually change the histological structure of the skin, improving elasticity and reducing the appearance of blood vessels.
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"What a patient perceives as an improvement of something that bothers them will translate to their whole demeanor," says Dr. Ostad."We tend to put a lot of emphasis on which designer did the dress but it's usually the person's attitude, radiance and confidence that will enhance anything they wear."
David Ostad, M.D.1045 Park Avenue * New York, N.Y. 10021833 Northern Blvd. * Great Neck, N.Y. 11201Phone: 212-244-2020Toll Free: 800-494-8648
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