4 Common KYBELLA™ FAQs, Answered Posted on October 14, 2015 By Dr. Edward Gross As a facial plastic surgeon, I often meet patients in Orlando who long for a more contoured profile, but aren't ready for surgical intervention, such as a facelift, chin implant, or liposuction. Until recently, there were few non-surgical alternatives to correct submental fullness, most commonly known as "double chin." But a new injectable treatment has … Read More
Ask the Surgeon: Timing Your Facelift Surgery Posted on September 30, 2015 By Dr. Edward Gross Patients interested in getting facelift surgery at my Orlando-area practice often wonder about issues of timing. The procedure is an excellent way to turn back the clock on the signs of aging, but it's important to plan it for a time that's right for a person's lifestyle. Let's take a look at some of the … Read More
Is There Such a Thing as the Perfect Face? Posted on September 28, 2015 By Dr. Edward Gross Plastic surgeons hear from our patients often that they want the "perfect face" after a rhinoplasty or a facelift, for instance. But as I tell my Orlando patients, what's perfect for one person may not be perfect for the next. That being said, there are certainly some common ideals of beauty. Recently, researchers have attempted … Read More
The Male Plastic Surgery Surge: Top 3 Procedures for Men Posted on September 21, 2015 By Dr. Edward Gross You may have seen the recent Time magazine cover story that essentially proclaimed getting cosmetic procedures is the new normal for most aging people in the U.S. That is hyperbole, of course, but statistics definitely show a surge in plastic surgery, and men are helping fuel the increase. We've seen more and more men for … Read More
3 Reasons Facelift Surgery Is Still the ‘Gold Standard’ Posted on September 14, 2015 By Dr. Edward Gross These days, it seems a new non-surgical treatment comes out every month or so that helps people reverse the signs of facial aging. Although many of these injectables, laser and energy treatments, and other services can be wonderful options for certain patients at my Orlando practice, there's still nothing as effective as facelift surgery. It's … Read More
How does Lifestyle Lift work? Posted on August 31, 2015 By Dr. Edward Gross Much has been written about Lifestyle Lift, the cosmetic surgery company that recently folded. Lifestyle Lift was the marketing brainchild of Kris Kent, a doctor of Osteopathy and dermatologist in Troy, Michigan. It launched in 2004 as a company that provided low cost cosmetic surgery on a nationwide basis. Centers quickly sprung up around the country and … Read More
My Approach to Facial Rejuvenation Posted on August 3, 2015 By Dr. Edward Gross One of the most significant developments in the aesthetic field in recent years is the increased availability of effective non-surgical alternatives to the traditional facelift. The men and women I treat have the option of injectables, such as JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC, or completely non-invasive treatments such as Ultherapy®. Patients who visit one of our locations … Read More
3 Places BOTOX® Cosmetic Works Best Posted on July 23, 2015 By Dr. Edward Gross The main reason BOTOX is the most popular cosmetic procedure in the world is that, in the hands of a skilled injector, it gets consistently super results. That's really the bottom line. I've performed countless BOTOX injections at my Orlando-area practice, and it works best for 3 specific areas of the face. These are areas where … Read More
An Updated View on Eyelid Surgery Posted on June 26, 2015 By Dr. Edward Gross Blepharoplasty, commonly called "eyelid surgery," has been a tried-and-true option at my Orlando-area practice for refreshing saggy or tired-looking lids for quite some time. For many years, it's been among the top 5 most popular surgeries nationwide, and there are a number of reasons for its enduring popularity. These days, surgeons around the world are … Read More
Your Guide to Facial Rejuvenation Prices Posted on June 9, 2015 By Dr. Edward Gross The question of price is by far one of the most common I hear from my patients. And why not? Plastic surgery is rarely covered by insurance, and most people recognize it as a major investment in their long-term well-being. Although "How much?" is a common question, it can be a tough one to answer. … Read More