Holidays Gift Certificates

We offer Gift Certificates in our office and Medical Spa. Great idea for Holidays! They are a big hit and can used for procedures or cosmetics! We offer volume discounts! Come to the office or call and we can send them to you

Non-surgical rhinoplasty

In some patients correction of the nose shape can be achieved by non-surgical means. Instead of traditional nose job, we can inject a filler, such as Radiesse. It is an immediate, instant satisfaction type of a procedure. This can cover up a nasal hump, irregular shape or low dorsal bridge. Although not permanent, it can last over a year.

BOTAX - new plastic surgery tax

I am writing you today about an issue that affects everyone who is receiving or is considering aesthetic medical treatments from a licensed and specialized physician, including botulinum toxin and dermal filler injections, microdermabrasion, dental caps and implants, teeth whitening, laser hair removal, and many more.

To help pay for the health care reform bill that is being debated over the next few weeks by the U.S. Senate, users of such cosmetic medical treatments like yourself have been unfairly targeted with a 5% federal tax on these procedures. As your physician specialized in aesthetic medical treatment for 15 years, I oppose this tax for several reasons outlined below:

· The tax is punitive and places an additional burden on the middle class – According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, sixty percent of patients considering a cosmetic medical procedure are squarely in the middle class, earning between $30,000 and $90,000 per year. This tax would come on top of increased payroll and income taxes sure to result from health reform’s $849 billion cost, and would penalize those who have made a well-educated and informed decision in consultation with a specialized physician to opt for cosmetic medical treatments because they allow them to express their best self and have been scientifically tested.

· The tax discriminates predominantly against women – Medical society data shows that 91 percent of patients seeking cosmetic medical procedures are women. And many of these women are seeking treatment to improve their appearance to enhance their self-image and self-confidence which helps them succeed at work and in other areas of their lives.

· The tax does not serve the goals of health reform – Since these procedures are generally not covered by insurance, the proposed tax will not reduce the cost of health care nor will it reduce insurance premiums. Further, it will increase administrative costs for physician offices.

· The tax puts cosmetic procedures in the same category as cigarettes and alcohol – So called “sin taxes” on cigarettes and alcohol were imposed to try to change unhealthy behavior and cover the significant costs that these products placed on the health care system. This is logical. But a tax on cosmetic medical procedures is illogical because they are healthy and merely a responsible form of self-improvement. Furthermore, these procedures do not impact the heath care system since patients pay for these procedures themselves and they are not covered by insurance. People should have the freedom to decide what is best for their personal health care, including our own aesthetic appearance and therefore be free to spend our own, hard-earned money to correct, alter or enhance our appearance responsibly, in consultation with a physician, without being forced to pay an extra tax

If you agree talk to your legislator. Obviously, tax on lawyers services and tort reform are not considered as a way to pay for and improve health care

The name of the face game -FAT

It is interesting how facial rejuvenation changed over the last few years! Instead of just removing fat I prefer now to TRANSFER it to a different location. Fat transfer allows for more natural and youthful look rather than skeletonized look of previous cosmetic facial surgery. Like in this case where fat was removed from the baggy eyes and put into cheeks

Better survival for breast reconstruction patients!

Interesting news: Immediate reconstruction following mastectomy is associated with a 26% reduction in breast cancer-specific mortality, according to a report in the October 15th issue of Cancer

As noted, women who had any type of immediate breast reconstruction, including implant and autologous reconstruction, had a 26% decrease in breast cancer-specific mortality compared with women who underwent mastectomy alone, the authors report.

The improved survival was present among women in all age groups, with those 70 years of age and older having the lowest risk of death among all those undergoing reconstruction.

We have seen this in our practice and now it does seem to be real!

Dr Turowski does it again!

Dr Gregory Turowski is recognized again in the "Guide to America's Top Plastic Surgeons" 2009 Edition! Dr Turowski has been continuously included as a Top Plastic Surgeon since 1999. Congratulations on this well deserved recognition!

Sculptra - new filler with a big promise!

We have now interesting experience with Sculptra. It seems to be a good choice for some.

The first facial injectable that gives you noticeable results that emerge subtly and can last up to 2 years (studies that were done were 25 months from last injection). Sculptra Aesthetic is long lasting. Not a quick-fix, it works by replacing lost collagen. Giving you a more natural-looking appearance, without giving you away. A full treatment of Sculptra Aesthetic is an average of three injection sessions over a few months. The number of injection sessions and the number of injections per session vary from person to person. It helps to replace lost collagen. It helps correct shallow to deep facial wrinkles, and folds, that appear with aging by replacing lost collagen. The main ingredient is a biocompatible, biodegradable synthetic material that has been used by physicians for decades.
for more info contact our office!