HAPPY NEW YEAR from DR. ERIC SADEH & STAFF

Whether you observe the Jewish Holidays or not, my staff and I wish you a sweet New Year.

Our world has been through some tough times, and we all deserve sweetness and new beginnings.

So, let's reset with Rosh Hashanah or just Fall, and let a new light of happiness and peace shine within us.

- Dr. Eric Sadeh & staff

WANT FIRM, NICELY SHAPED BUTTOCKS? TRY FAT VS. IMPLANTS!

We're all aware of the beauty of full, firm buttocks!!!  But, sometimes genetics and sometimes age leaves us with flat undesirably shaped buttocks, along with everything else. 

There are many available procedures to improve the appearance of the buttocks, most notably fat grafting and buttock implants -commonly called the Brazilian Butt Lift.  However, in the pursuit of the perfect derriere, we sometimes overlook the fact that the buttocks, particularly the gluteal muscles that give the butt it's shape, have a very important functional component.  Not only are the major nerves and blood vessels protected by these muscles, but they also allow us to have an upright posture and move efficiently!  So be careful deciding which procedure to use.

Here are some things to know when deciding between butt implants or fat grafting when you're getting a Brazilian Butt Lift:

1.  Buttock implants are associated with a myriad of complications including infections, extrusion, displacement, hardening of the buttocks, thinning of the muscles, chronic pain with ambulation and even sitting and sometimes even more serious results. 

2.  On the other hand, fat grafting is much safer and when performed correctly can give the enhancement patients desire without the risks.  Also, in addition to the enhanced natural curves fat grafting provides the buttocks, patients can have the other problem areas of their bodies sculpted during the same procedure.  

COMBINING BREAST IMPLANTS WITH FAT GRAFTING

One of the problems with breast augmentation is that there is often not enough breast tissue to disguise the presence of the implants and give beautiful, natural appearing breasts.  This is especially true with very thin

women or women who have had previous complications with breast implants such as capsular contracture.

By combining fat grafting to enhance the natural shape of the breast with sub-muscular breast implants, patients get the best of both worlds and results that are not achievable with only one method.

Fat grafting, while it utilizes one’s own tissues and has the secondary benefit of sculpting the areas where the fat is harvested, rarely provides the desired volume or shape by itself.  

Fat grafting with breast implants, especially when breast implants are placed beneath the muscle, give the best and most natural results.  This new breast augmentation method can provide a larger increase in breast volume, can improve and maintain more youthful and perky breasts, and also better disguise the appearance of a breast implant.  

Combining these two modalities finally gives patients the opportunity to get larger breasts with more upper pole fullness while at the same time maintaining the natural look and feel of the breasts.  Click here to read more about Dr. Eric Sadeh's breast augmentation approach or you can view his breast augmentation before and after gallery here.

THE LIQUID FACELIFT: MYTH VERSUS REALITY FOR OLDER WOMEN

The widespread use of Botox and fillers has revolutionized our industry and in combination has been coined by the press as a "Liquid Facelift".  Indeed, the use of fillers to restore volume to the temples, cheeks, nasal labial folds, marionette lines and lips gives incredible results with minimal risk, scars or downtime.  This approach works well for women in their thirties and forties but by the time a women reaches her fifties she often needs more than simply a little plumping here and paralysis there.  

When a woman needs facial rejuvenation, especially of the lower face, there is no substitute for a properly performed face and neck lift.  With the new short scar facelift (different from the “Lifestyle Facelift” that accomplishes very little) there is minimal risk with minimal scarring yet the results are so striking that patients usually feel they look ten to fifteen years younger. 

The most common question I get about face lifts is "how long will my results last"?  The answer is a face and neck lift lasts FOREVER, but since gravity and unfortunately the aging clock doesn't stop for anyone, you will continue to get older...fortunately you will always look ten to fifteen years younger than you would have looked had you not done the surgery! 

How long fillers and Botox last is simple...Fillers are usually reinjected every six months to a year while Botox must be done three times each year to maintain its effect. 

The best results are always achieved with a combination of procedures.  Once you've had your face and neck lift, you should still continue to use Botox, fillers and skin rejuvenation procedures (chemical peels, laser treatments and dermabrasion) to help you maintain the optimal results you're looking for...you just may not need as much after a face and neck lift.  

AND THE BOTOX WINNER IS....

CONGRATULATIONS to Karen Riley Caiazzo -winner of our FREE PERSONALIZED BOTOX contest!!!

Thank you all for entering the contest. We appreciate your likes, follows, and great reviews!!

Don't worry, if you didn't win, you can still get 50% off Botox through Sept 1st, 2013.  Simply like, share, follow us, and post a positive Google review before you book your appointment. And, mention "Dorothy" when you book your appointment.  Here's how:

https://twitter.com/EricSadehMD - follow us, retweet and comment on at least 10 posts before Sept 1st, 2013 and before your appointment; or
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Eric-Sadeh-MD - like us and like at least 10 posts, and share at least 3 posts before Sept 1st, 2013 and before your appointment;

And, https://plus.google.com/108691936429450574168/about - post a positive review before Sept 1st, 2013 and before your appointment.

Curious about Personalized Botox?  Click here to read more...never pay for more than you need or look overdone...look just right and natural.

Have a great summer, and keep following our blogs, we will have more contests in the future.

Dr. Eric Sadeh and Staff
212 459 9500
www.sadehsurgery.com

WIN FREE PERSONALIZED BOTOX! Winner announced 7-12-13.

Last week, Dr. Eric Sadeh, was featured on Celebrity Corner –a TV talk show about celebrities hosted by Dorothy Cascerceri on WMCN-DT 44 in Atlantic City, New Jersey and the Philadelphia TV markets. 

Live, on air, Dr. Sadeh gave Dorothy her first ever, pre-wedding, Personalized Botox treatment.  And, he announced his “Win a FREE PERSONALIZED BOTOX” contest for viewers.  The winner will be announced on July 12^th, 2013.  Check back here, or on his Facebook and Twitter accounts to see if you won.

To enter, all you have to do is like Dr. Sadeh and his posts on Facebook, follow him on Twitter, retweet his stories or favorite them, or post a positive review on Google.  Hint, hint….the more you do on his social media the greater your chances are to win! 

Click these links to like, follow or review Dr. Sadeh on his social media accounts:

Facebook

Google Reviews

Twitter

Good luck!!!  Oh, and wondering what Personalized Botox is?  Click here to learn.

PERSONALIZED BOTOX...”HAVE IT YOUR WAY”

Botox has become one of the most sought after cosmetic procedures in the US due to its ease, obvious quick gratification, and relative low cost.  My approach to Botox is slightly different in that I personalize treatments to provide the most natural results possible.  I want to avoid at all costs that overdone look or even full facial paralysis that hinders communication in daily life.

When a patient first starts Personalized Botox, a conservative treatment is performed to soften the wrinkles that are of concern.  Usually, the dosage of an initial Botox treatment is sufficient to achieve the desired results, however, if two weeks pass and further improvement is desired the patient returns for a second session.  After the initial treatment(s), a patient’s Personalized Botox dosage (quantity) is then established, and follow up visits are usually unnecessary.  

My goal is simply to soften ones appearance, not to erase all of their character.  When initiated early enough and performed two to three times per year, the results are astounding and allow patients to age gracefully without the tell tale signs of wrinkles. 

There are cost benefits of Personalized Botox too.  You only pay for what you use and need, unlike other plastic surgeons who charge a flat fee for every patient regardless of the amount of Botox used.

Read what patients are saying on Google.

LIMB LENGTHENING FOR FUN??? Really??!!

Dr. Eric Sadeh was interviewed tonight by TV Talk Show Host, Dorothy Cascerceri on Celebrity Corner.  Dorothy asked about the Limb and Leg Lengthening.  Here's what Dr. Sadeh thinks about it.....

Originally developed by Dr. Ilizarov in the 1960’s, limb lengthening was intended for people with dwarfism and children with one leg significantly shorter than the other.  Limb lengthening is now finding its way into the world of cosmetic surgery -hmm...is there too much pressure to look like a model (Gisele pictured below)?  On average, patients can gain an extra 2 to 3 inches...IS THIS REALLY WORTH IT???

Limb lengthening involves breaking the bones of your leg and slowly “distracting” them apart allowing new bone to form and nerves, arteries and veins to stretch.  Not only is the procedure extremely painful and takes months, but there are a number of serious consequences that have to be avoided.  The procedures should be performed in the most sterile of environments, ideally a laminar flow operating room in a hospital to prevent infections and ultimate failure of the procedure.  The metal distraction devices can break or malfunction, necessitating further surgery to remove and replace them.  The incision sites and soft tissue injuries from the distraction device may leave significant scarring.  Nerve damage can be permanent and lead to functional issues with the legs and chronic pain. 

ALL THIS FUN for a few inches...sounds like a bad movie!!!   What happened to platform shoes for men?  

TOE-BESITY - Should you consider this surgery?

Dr. Eric Sadeh was interviewed tonight by TV Talk Show Host, Dorothy Cascerceri, on Celebrity Corner. Dorothy asked about the latest craze "Toe-besity" procedures.  Here's what Dr. Sadeh thinks about the Toe-besity.....

Fat toes can be defatted or thinned by excising wedges from the soft tissue...unsightly long toes can be shortened by excising a segment of bone and foreshortening the toe...etc. 

While none of us can argue that seeing women stuff their feet into all sorts of closed and open toe shoes can be painful, does this really justify cosmetic surgery to correct these situations?

While these procedures will undoubtedly be performed primarily by Orthopedists and Podiatrists, I believe they should only be reserved for the most severe and functionally compromising conditions. 

Our feet are essential for standing and locomotion, and due to their dependent position on our bodies, they tend to swell and ache during the course of the day.  Surgical incisions heal more poorly on the foot and any residual scaring tends to be more painful than on other parts of the body.  Combine this with the fact that your toes are essential for “pushing off” and propelling your body forward.  Imagine the discomfort you would feel with poorly healed, chronically painful scars when the weight of your body is applied.  For the most part, aesthetic surgery for the toes should be avoided, but if you insist, find a surgeon that has sufficient background in treating other ailments of the feet before you sign up. 

VAMPIRE FACELIFT

Dr. Eric Sadeh was interviewed tonight by TV Talk Show Host, Dorothy Cascerceri on Celebrity Corner.  Dorothy asked about the Vampire Facelift.  Here's what Dr. Sadeh thinks about the Vampire Facelift.....

Catchy name for a Vampire obsessed society...but does it really work??? 

Made popular by Kim Kardashian, the Vampire Facelift involves taking your own blood, separating out the red and white blood cells from the plasma, activating the components, and then re-injecting the concentrated solution containing a platelet rich-fibrin matrix into the face.  Initially, this solution has the effect that any filler would have when injected into the face, however, that fullness is short-lived.  The real long term benefit is that it could stimulate angiogenesis (new blood vessel growth into the injected area) and increased collagen synthesis.  The result would be thicker, healthier skin that could last for several years. 

The problem is that to date there are no scientific studies showing that the Vampire Facelift really works.  Even plastic surgeons that tout its benefits recommend that it be repeated one to three times to see maximal effects.  They also suggest that the well known Hyaluronic acid fillers such as Juvedarm and Restylane be used in conjunction to enhance the effects of the Vampire Facelift...makes sense, because the procedure does not add any lasting volume to the face, it just helps improve the quality of the skin. 

THE JURY IS STILL OUT...

Happy 4th!! - Dr. Eric Sadeh on TV - win a free Botox treatment - get a coupon code for 50% off Botox!!

My staff and I would like to wish you all a happy 4th of July!

We also are excited to let you know Dr. Sadeh will be featured on the Celebrity Corner talk show TV series airing tonight, July 4th, at 7:30pm.  It airs on WMCN-DT 44 in Atlantic City, New Jersey and the Philadelphia TV market; or, you can catch it anytime on our YouTube Channel.  We’ll post a follow up note once the video is live.

To celebrate, we are using this opportunity to become active on Facebook, Google+, and Twitter; and to begin sharing the latest trends in plastic surgery on our blog.  And, during the TV show, we will be announcing (on our social media sites) how you can win a free Botox treatment or get 50% off Botox or Fillers.  We hope this puts an extra spark in your fireworks!  Hint, hint….to enter the contest or get the coupon code, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, plus 1 us on Google+ and write a review on Google+, - and view the show on YouTube once it’s live.

https://twitter.com/EricSadehMD - follow us to enter the contest
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Eric-Sadeh-MD - like us and our posts to enter the contest
https://plus.google.com/108691936429450574168/about - plus 1 us and post a review to enter the contest

We will announce the Botox winner on July 11, 2013.  Good luck and enjoy your 4th!!!

Dr. Eric Sadeh and Staff
212 459 9500
www.sadehsurgery.com

BOTOX FOR THE EXTREMELY YOUNG - TIMELESS BEAUTY

Anyone suggesting that Botox be given to people in their twenties may be criticized by the establishment, but WHY??? 

Young people get tattoos all over their faces and bodies, piercings in very painful and even unimaginable places, dye their hair with colors never seen in nature and have their cell phones pressed against their heads for hours on end without ever thinking about the long term aesthetic, or in the case of cell phones, health, consequences. 

In our media driven, Photoshopped world, even certain young people can sometimes use a bit of help from BOTOX.  For example, in New York City, where models abound and the pressure to succeed is overwhelming, there is no scientific reason that a small amount of Botox in a troubled area is harmful. 

Wrinkles can develop as early as the twenties and then deepen through one’s life.  Whether it’s the transverse worry lines of the forehead, the “11” between the eyebrows, or the laugh lines that form crow’s feet around the eyes, a small amount of Botox administered during a nearly painless procedure can erase them and prevent their future development and permanent unwanted lines. 

BOTOX is a great confidence booster for any woman (or man) that feels that maintaining a youthful wrinkle free persona will contribute to their happiness and maybe even their careers.       

Read about Dr. Eric Sadeh's Botox treatments at http://www.sadehsurgery.com/botox.htm.

Dr. Eric Sadeh is now on Facebook!

You all know Dr. Sadeh is not a 'flashy' plastic surgeon.  He has quietly built one of the largest plastic surgery practices in New York City, NY over the past 20+ years, and is considered the go-to plastic surgeon for body contouring & breast surgery.

But, our patients have become friends and family, want to keep in touch, and are interested in the latest trends in plastic surgery.  So we are making it easier for you to keep up with us on Facebook.

You can find us at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Eric-Sadeh-MD.  And, while you are there, let us know which articles you like by 'liking' them, commenting, and of course, you can 'like' us too!

Dr. Sadeh and staff

www.sadehsurgery.com 

212 459 9500