Posted on February 3, 2012 in Cosmetic Surgery, Plastic Surgeon
If you are considering some sort of cosmetic procedure, be certain to find a qualified Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. We get a lot of requests for particular procedures in our office, however, the most important aspect of getting to your desired result is to find a qualified person to get you there. Make sure to seek out a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who is an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Furthermore, if you are interested in having cosmetic plastic surgery, members of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) are also ASPS members who have shown a true dedication and special interest in the cosmetic aspect of plastic surgery.
Education is power and cosmetic plastic surgery is an investment in YOU! Shortcuts very rarely have a positive outcome. Protect your body and do your research.
Below is a picture of Dr. Laverson’s ASAPS Board Certification; proof in that he has dedicated himself to providing his patients with the best that cosmetic plastic surgery has to offer.
If you are in the greater San Diego area, and would like to schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Laverson, please give us a call at (760) 753-6464.
Posted on February 2, 2012 in Uncategorized
PLASTIC SURGERY ADVICE 
For the most part MAKE THE DECISION FOR OR AGAINST YOURSELF, WITHOUT ADVICE FROM OTHERS. You do it when the feature you want to change is really bothering you enough to invest in the improvement. It’s a very personal decision, not one you necessarily want advice or help from others in making, for or against. Only YOU know how much you want the change.
DON’T TRY TO GET YOUR MONEY’S WORTH IN QUANTITY (bigger lips or breasts, tighter face), get it in QUALITY. Corollary to this rule: more is not better.
IF IT SOUNDS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE, IT PROBABLY IS, e.g. Melting away fat and inches off your waist by moving a machine over your skin. Corollary: Decide whether you want to buy hope, or reality (a real difference).
TAKE DRUGS. While you don’t want to be in a stupor, and a small degree of discomfort is good so you don’t run around like nothing was done and pull your sutures apart, the combination of narcotics and benzodiazepines many doctors prescribe provide a unique opportunity for a few days of unsurpassed drug induced euphoria that many addicts and junkies would envy. Enjoy the experience! Get ativan, Xanax, or Valium along with your Vicodin, Percocet, Demerol, or Dilaudid.
DON’T LIE ABOUT YOUR BRUISING OR SWELLING AFTER SURGERY. So many people get injectables and surgery these days, they’re likely to suspect you’re not being truthful. Losing your credibility is much worse than people knowing you had something done, plus, you get sympathy. Just say “I had Botox, or I had my eyes or lips done, it’s getting better.” lying about it doesn’t work, because not only will they know you had it done, but that you’re too insecure, ashamed, or embarrassed to fess up.
DON’T SHOP FOR “SPECIALS,” OR “SALES.” Your face and body are most precious the only ones you’ll ever own. Shop for safety, quality of the result, and trust. These may cost a little more than the lowest price around, but as it turns out, the most expensive procedure is a botched procedure, or one you’re not happy with. These are expensive psychologically, damaging emotionally, and more financially costly, because you often need it re-done. Find someone you trust whose results you like. Then either pay their price, negotiate what you can afford, finance it, or, if you can’t afford it, wait until you can.
Posted on January 26, 2012 in In the Media, Plastic Surgeon, Uncategorized
Call it vanity, selfishness, narcissism, or whatever. But we believe you SHOULD invest in yourself. Life is short, and youth fleeting. Cast away non-productive guilt. Go ahead, do it… And suddenly, everything’s right.
Posted on January 24, 2012 in Uncategorized
Visualize that small change which can make a big difference…
Posted on November 17, 2011 in Botox, In the Media
San Diego Plastic Surgeon Offers Innovative Wrinkle Reduction Treatment XEOMIN
At his San Diego plastic surgery practice, Dr. Steve Laverson is now providing XEOMIN®, a skin tightening and anti-wrinkle treatment. XEOMIN®, developed by Merz Aesthetics, is an FDA-approved alternative to BOTOX® Cosmetic and other wrinkle reduction treatments. Dr. Laverson says the cosmetic treatment can be a cost-effective solution that can provide patients with long lasting results in the reduction of glabellar lines or frown lines between the eyebrows.
Board-certified San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Steve Laverson and his Feel Beautiful aesthetic enhancement practice are now one of the first medical professionals in the San Diego area to provide XEOMIN® for skin tightening and wrinkle treatment. Following the announcement of approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in July, Merz Aesthetics released the treatment for use as an alternative to BOTOX® Cosmetic in the temporary reduction of glabellar or frown lines and the control of excessive underarm sweating. Dr. Laverson says he is excited to offer the treatment at his practice for patients seeking to enhance their aesthetic appearance through non-invasive procedures.
Approval of XEOMIN® from the FDA was based on results in two U.S. clinical trials during which it was shown to significantly improve the appearance of glabellar lines when compared to the placebo after 30 days of having received the injection. The treatment will be available nationwide to physicians in the spring of 2012, but is currently being offered at Dr. Laverson’s practice in San Diego.
Dr. Laverson says XEOMIN® offers a number of benefits to surgeons and patients over BOTOX® and other dermal injections. He says the new treatment requires no refrigeration or freezing until opened, is less expensive, and can offer longer-lasting results. Dr. Laverson also adds that XEOMIN® contains a lower protein load than BOTOX® or Dysport®, which can offer benefits to rare patients who have developed antibodies or may have an allergic response. He recommends consulting with an experienced, qualified plastic surgeon before undergoing any procedure.
About Steve Laverson, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Dr. Steve Laverson graduated summa cum laude from the University of Maryland and received his medical degree from the University of Maryland at Baltimore. He served as Chief Resident in General Surgery at Martin Luther King Jr. General Hospital in South Central Los Angeles and trained extensively in plastic surgery with the Long Island Plastic Surgical Group in New York, the largest and longest-standing private plastic surgery practice in the United States. Dr. Laverson is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is also a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He has been published in several peer-reviewed journals, including Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Aesthetic Surgery Journal, New England Journal of Medicine, and several others.
Dr. Laverson’s practice has two locations in the San Diego area: the Encinitas Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery Office, located at 477 North El Camino Real, Suite D-304 in Encinitas, CA, and the Carlsbad Feel Beautiful Boutique, located at 2907 Carlsbad Boulevard in Carlsbad, CA. Both locations can be contacted at (760) 820-4252 or online at feelbeautiful.com or facebook.com/feelbeautiful.
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