Long, shiny white talons are OUT.

Square, white-tipped French manicures are a holdover from the nineties, as far as any South Beach manicurist will attest to.

Miami Beach’s Me Day Spa is updating the classic French manicure with a South Florida twist – using pastel peaches, opaque pinks, and iridescent whites to create a soft and sophisticated look. By applying a soft pink or peach to the nail and an ivory or iridescent white to the tip, clients still get the French style without looking dated.

“Clients are coming to us looking for a practical, yet glamorous nail style that they can wear for a variety of occasions,” said Sonia Fardales, Salon Manager for Me Day Spa. “The updated French manicure is a modern twist on beautiful classic.”

For more information on salon services, click here.

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With cosmetic surgery among celebrities becoming increasingly normal and de-stigmatized, it’s difficult to tell who’s had what done in Hollywood.

However, there are those few select individuals whose procedures have achieved less than stellar results, making them stand out from their well-manicured, discreetly enhanced peers.

Whether it’s an unnaturally tight facelift or an unflattering breast augmentation, Dr. Wigoda will now be weighing in on the bad celebrity plastic surgery debate.

Victoria Beckham’s style and looks are envied and copied by women all over the world, but there is one…make it two things about her that Dr. Wigoda does not recommend emulating.

“Victoria has very unnatural appearing breasts. I would guess that they are placed above the muscle, which usually looks less natural. Because she is wearing a dress however, it could be that the dress or a bra is pushing the breasts up and toward the middle to give more cleavage. However, I have seen other photos of her where in my opinion they look very fake and unattractive.

The other claim is that when implants are placed under the muscle, the person will be weaker because the muscle is partly cut. This is also untrue for the vast majority of women. An average woman, even one who exercises a lot, will not notice any difference in muscle strength.”

Cosmetic surgery should only make you look like a better version of yourself. Not like a British pop star.

Now, time for discussion…who do YOU think has the worst implants in Hollywood? Leave comments and discuss!

On Saturday, August 30th at 4 pm, Dr. Wigoda will be featured on the Health and Beauty Edition of “The Best of South Florida.” Look for the show on CBS, BBC, Comcast and Atlantic Broadband to learn about Dr. Wigoda’s cosmetic surgery and aesthetics expertise.

“The Best of South Florida,” hosted by Jessie Alexander, is dedicated to reporting on what’s hot in SoFl and Dr. Wigoda was the natural choice for expert cosmetic surgery advice. As a leader in the Fort Lauderdale cosmetic surgery community and expert trend watcher, Dr. Wigoda and his patients will discuss everything from dermal fillers to breast implants.

What does it mean to be the Best?
1: Excelling all others
2: Most productive of good: offering or producing the greatest advantage, utility, or satisfaction.

Click here to learn more about The Best of South Florida.

In a true Miami-Beach-spa-fashion, Dr. Wigoda and Me Day Spa have launched a hot new ad campaign to support Me Day Spa’s new high-end hair products and services.

Visit the salon in person to see full size photos of Me Day Spa’s new mascot and model – She’s hot!

As a L’Oreal concept salon with expert staff, Me Day Spa is no stranger to luxury and style. The additions of several new product lines re-assert that Me Day Spa is Miami’s premiere spa destination.

South Beach Spa’s New Products Include:

• Kerastase hair care retail products and in salon treatments: including strengthening, leave in, color treated, and curly hair products
• Eminence skin care: featuring the new body care and tropical lines
• Alison Raffaelle cosmetics: naturally inspired beauty products
• Obagi medical products: prescription strength, salon quality skincare
• Prevage MD: anti-aging skincare that corrects environmental damage
• Trapp Candles: premium exotic fragrances for the mind and body
• Marcia Teixeira Brazilian Chocolate Hair Relaxer: A natural de-frizzing treatment - desert for your hair

For more information about these products call Me Day Spa: (305) 534-6363

Dr. Wigoda Featured as Expert Source on Botox

Pharmawire, the nation’s largest news wire service devoted to news and trends in the pharmaceutical industry, has turned to Miami plastic surgeon Dr. Wigoda to provide them with expert insight on Botox and it’s newest competitor Reloxin.

Dr. Wigoda discussed the competition between the two brands and the growth in the market that has occurred despite recent economic troubles in the US. However, Dr. Wigoda predicted that if Reloxin works as well as Botox, Allergan would need to drop the prices on Botox to remain competitive.

Dr. Wigoda went on to explain that the decisions of which product doctors will use come down to three things: what it does, how long it lasts, and how much it costs.

“When a competitor comes in, doctors will try it,” he said.

For more information on Fort Lauderdale Botox, click here.

SoBe Manicures, pedicures, facials – oh my!  Minutes

South Beach’s premiere spa destination, Me Day Spa is offering hot summer specials on a variety of South Beach-style salon products and services to keep you looking fresh this summer. Whether you’re on the beach or headed to a new hotspot, Me Day Spa offers the best salon services on South Beach.

Current South Beach Spa Specials Include:

•    Free manicure with any spa pedicure
•    Free blow-dry with any $50 purchase of Kerastase products
•    Free lip and brow wax with the purchase of any facial

Just mention this email when you schedule your free service.

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“Dude, Where’s my Botox?”

Men and cosmetic surgery, an unlikely pair? Not so much.

Fort Lauderdale plastic surgeon, Dr. Wigoda of the Aesthetics Institute says, “About 20 percent of my patients are male.”

The Fort Lauderdale/Miami plastic surgeon offers pectoral implant surgery and sees male patients for a variety of cosmetic procedures.
“Men come to my office interested in everything from nose jobs to injectables,” said Dr. Wigoda.

According to the 2007 cosmetic surgery trends study by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Dr. Wigoda is not alone by noticing an increase in male cosmetic surgery.  Statistics show the number of American men enduring a little “nip and tick” is on the rise.

The top 4 cosmetic procedures for men in 2007 were:

•    Rhinoplasty (nose jobs)
•    Eyelid surgery
•    Liposuction
•    Male breast reduction

After all, looking good isn’t gender specific.

Dr. Wigoda’s breast augmentation services at The Aesthetics Institute are among the best in the country, and he has been voted the “The Best Cosmetic Surgeon in Fort Lauderdale”. His attentiveness to patients and willingness to go the extra mile to ensure their comfort and satisfaction has earned him rave reviews among those who have had his services.

Dr. Wigoda works with each patient individually to determine the best surgical plan, and determines what type of augmentation procedure is best for their anatomy. His surgical facilities are fully accredited by the American Association for the Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (AAAASF). This certification is considered the “gold standard” in cosmetic surgery facility certification.

Below you’ll find video testimonials from two former patients discussing their experiences with Dr. Wigoda and their breast augmentation procedures.

For more patient testimonials and South Florida plastic surgery videos visit Dr. Wigoda’s Youtube channel.

Summer’s here and in Fort Lauderdale that means one thing – itsy bitsy bikinis. If you’re like most women and feel your body could benefit from a little lift here or a pinch there, Dr. Wigoda has some great news for you.

In honor of bikini season, Dr. Wigoda is offering breast implants at a special price. For a fraction of the cost, you can experience the same stellar service and results while achieving your perfect summer look. Dr. Wigoda’s breast augmentation offer is good for a limited time only and includes:

• Breast augmentation performed by Dr. Wigoda
• Saline implants
• General anesthesia provided by board certified anesthesiologist
• Surgery performed in AAAASF accredited operating room
• Initial consultation and all post-operative visits

For more information on South Florida breast implant specials, please click here to visit Dr. Wigoda’s web site.

Pharmawire is a news wire service dedicated to reporting the latest news in the pharmaceutical industry. Dr. Wigoda was featured as an expert source in their feature article on trends in breast implants, and the effect the economy has on cosmetic surgery decisions.
Dr Wigoda expressed that breast augmentation and liposuction are highly sensitive to changes in the economy.  Dr. Wigoda said that the economy is “definitely affecting the surgical procedures” that patients choose to have and that other physicians have noticed similar trends.
Physicians continue to report that rising oil prices, the rising credit crisis, and general fears of an economic recession continue to effect patient’s decisions to have cosmetic surgery.