What you need to know before you get the Ponytail Lift
Before any non-surgical procedure, it's important to have all of your questions answered by your doctor to make sure you're a good candidate for whatever it is you want to do to achieve your cosmetic goals in the safest and
Breast Implant Revision: Everything You Need To Know
Have you had breast implants for a while, or do you no longer like the look of your breast implants? Are you unhappy with the shape or size, or have you had other complications that have affected the look and feel
A Treatment Guide for a Weak Chin
A strong jawline is a coveted feature for both men and women. The end goal may be different between men and women, with men preferring a strong angular angle of the jaw, border, and chin, and women aiming for a softer
Restylane Silk ®
Restylane Silk ® is a new FDA approved injectable filler for the lips and peri-oral region. Dr. Patel’s practice is one of the first in Beverly Hills to offer this latest product. While it has been used extensively outside of the United
Black Market Buttock Augmentation – Don’t Do It!
The trends of beauty have clearly shifted toward a fuller rounder buttock, and with that comes a rise in black market beauty treatments that offer fuller buttocks at a fraction of the cost if done by a plastic surgeon. There are
Should I worry about tummy tuck scars?
I am thinking about getting a tummy tuck but am worried about having a scar. What can I do to make it heal better? A How your scar looks ultimately depends on 4 things- 1- the preoperative planning by your surgeon,
Reuse Juvederm Syringe for Future Injections?
I have had Juvederm injected in my horizontal forehead lines by a plastic surgeon in Dec. They said they used a half of the syringe and I could come back in 6 months for another set of injections with the
Correcting The Overfilled Face
We have all seen it, the woman or man with abnormally plump features, with lips that look like a rubber duck, or a face that looks like a bloated fish. They may be turning heads, but it is for all
Botox for Depression
Botox ® makes many people happy on a superficial level, yet now there is a study reporting it may be more than just a surface effect. “Don’t Worry, Get Botox ” by Richard A. Freeman was a recent article in
Dr. Patel Authors Paper in PRS
Together with co-authors Dr. Jay Calvert and Dr. Rollin Daniel, Dr. Patel describes the revision rate in patients who have already undergone a secondary rhinoplasty with rib cartilage grafting, including the reasons for revision, and the success of the revision