Dr. James Barber - Cosmetic Surgery Blog

Friday, February 19, 2010

I'm Here to Pump You Up

I know you have probably heard that line on Saturday Night Live before, but this saying gets an entirely new meaning with this economy. Layoffs and cutbacks are very much a reality for our fellow workers. Job competition is fierce. You need to be just as fierce to get that job and keep it. Does your appearance say "I am healthy and vibrant and capable to do the job better than anyone else."? Or does your appearance say "I am tired"? You can't judge a book by it's cover, but we all do. Cosmetic intervention may help change the way in which you are perceived.

Even though the economy has shown a tremendous downturn, we have seen a sharp increase in the number of people for Botox/Dysport injections, facial fillers, eyelid lifts, and face lifts. Patients are telling us that they are nervous about their jobs and feel like cosmetic surgery will give them the edge and keep them competitive with the younger crowd. Our findings are consistent with a recent survey conducted by the American Board of Plastic Surgery showing that women and men consider cosmetic surgery a competitive edge in the workplace.

In this market, first impressions are so important and second chances are slim. So feel free to pump yourself up--take that however you need to--physically, mentally, emotionally. YOU are your best investment.

Contact us today to schedule a consultation. 412-741-1976

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Thursday, February 4, 2010

Listen up ladies. IT IS NOT YOUR FAULT!

How often do you hear that line from a man? Well, let me be the first to utter those words to you. Truth be told, it is not your fault when it applies to the wrinkling around your mouth (perioral skin). A recent study conducted by a team of plastic surgeons in the Netherlands showed that there are gender specific differences between men and women pertaining to the nature and extent of wrinkling of the mouth area. Using the skin of cadavers and live subjects, the study found the following reasons why women's perioral wrinkles are deeper and more profound.
  • Women's perioral skin contains fewer sweat glands and sebaceous glands (glands that secrete an oily, waxy matter to lubricate skin and hair). This certainly may influence the natural filling of the dermis.
  • Women's perioral skin has fewer blood vessels therefore is less vascularized which could accelerate wrinkling.
  • In women, muscle fibers are more closely attached to the dermis of the mouth causing a more pronounced retraction of the skin causing....you guessed it...WRINKLES.

Disappointed? Frustrated? Do something about it. There are so many options available to you in your fight against wrinkles including Dysport/Botox, injectable fillers (Restylane/Perlane), laser resurfacing, and chemical peels.

So ladies, I reiterate--it's not your fault. And please remember, I was the first man to ever echo those words to you....and mean it!

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Thursday, March 26, 2009

Let Your Beauty Bloom This Spring!

Save up to $150 on your Restylane or Perlane treatment and see beautiful results for up to 18 months with only one follow-up treatment*.

Don't let a down economy keep you from looking your best. A treatment with Restylane or Perlane can enhance your skin's fullness to smooth away moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as the lines from your nose to the corners of your mouth. With one follow-up treatment, you may maintain your youthful appearance for up to 18 months.* And now, you can save up to $150 on your treatment--which makes Restylane a great beauty value.

For a limited time, when you receive a Restylane or Perlane treatment, you can receive a $100 rebate on two 1-mL syringes or a $150 rebate on three 1-mL syringes

Contact our office for an appointment. Offer expires May 4, 2009.

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