Bargain basement-priced breast implants can be painful, dangerous and in the long run cost more time, money and risk, says Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Paul Wigoda. Dr. Wigoda blends surgical technique, experience and precision to eliminate pain, promote recovery and produce lasting Fort Lauderdale breast augmentation results

Fort Lauderdale, FL – March 16, 2010 – Dr. Paul Wigoda’s plastic surgery patients are hurting less. Even as plastic surgery spending slumped again in 2009, breast augmentation remained the most popular surgical procedure for American women with over 300,000 procedures nationwide.

And as the tough economic times persist, price conscious consumers and patients are shopping for the best surgical techniques and least amount of pain, according to board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Wigoda.

“Combining knowledge, skill and personal care is vital to reducing post-surgical inflammation, promoting fast recovery and ensuring patients’ happiness with every Fort Lauderdale breast augmentation procedure,” Dr. Wigoda said.

In a market where many other surgeons are offering bargain breast augmentation procedures, these surgeries are often accompanied by a prolonged and painful recovery, additional missed time from work and poor results.

“Patients who choose a surgeon based purely on price without considering certification, training and experience may be making a costly mistake,” Wigoda said. “The first operation is the patient’s best opportunity for a quality result. Placing yourself in the capable hands of an experienced, board certified plastic surgeon is the first step to the quality you deserve.”

The Aesthetics Institute continues to give South Florida patients what they are looking for as Dr. Wigoda has developed a technique to eliminate pain from breast augmentation procedures.

“Breast augmentation was a dream that I always had,” said recent Dr. Wigoda patient Karen Vidal. “The same day of the procedure I was able to go home and move around without pain. On a scale of one to ten, I rate my level of pain at one and Dr. Wigoda at ten and a half!”

Dr. Wigoda uses over a decade of South Florida plastic surgery experience to blend the methods of other top cosmetic surgeons, perfect his own technique and match the correct incision, implant and procedure to every individual patient.

“The most uncomfortable experience of my procedure was having to sleep on my back for a couple of days,”  Vidal said. “Other than that, I was pain free.”

To learn more about Fort Lauderdale breast augmentation from Dr. Wigoda and The Aesthetics Institute visit: www.drwigoda.com or http://blog.drwigoda.com.

About Dr. Wigoda
Dr. Paul Wigoda is a Fort Lauderdale plastic surgeon and owner of The Aesthetics Institute. He is a board certified plastic surgeon and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the Florida Medical Association, and the Broward County Medical Association. Dr. Wigoda specializes in Fort Lauderdale breast augmentation, breast reduction, breast lift, liposuction, rhinoplasty, tummy tuck, facelift, brow lift, eyelid surgery, Juvederm, Radiesse, Restylane, Botox, laser hair removal, and spider vein treatments.

The Aesthetics Institute Location:
1404 E Broward Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
(954) 463-7088

Wondering what to expect in Botox, breast implants, dermal fillers and non-surgical improvements in 2010 and beyond?

Last week I posted a review of Fort Lauderdale plastic surgery over the previous decade. We talked about how liposuction, Botox, breast augmentation and dermal fillers have evolved and become very popular over the past 10 years.

As a board certified plastic surgeon, I receive questions all the time about the “latest and greatest” procedures South Florida can look forward to in the coming years.

Check out my video below for the changes I am expecting in both surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures including:

• Botox
• Silicon breast implants
• Dermal fillers
• Surgical and non-surgical improvements

The medical field is always in search of less invasive procedures that allow for quicker recovery times and comparable results. While many South Florida plastic surgeons are already advertising non-invasive tummy tucks or face lifts, the technology has not yet arrived and consumers need to be careful to understand the procedures they are actually having.

For more information on Fort Lauderdale plastic surgery or to schedule a consultation with Dr. Paul Wigoda, visit http://www.drwigoda.com. You can also follow the South Florida plastic surgery news and get updates and specials from the Aesthetics Institute by following Dr. Wigoda on Twitter, @drwigoda, or by becoming a Fan on Facebook.

Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Paul Wigoda has been practicing Fort Lauderdale plastic surgery for over 10 years. As we roll into a new decade, Dr. Wigoda is taking a look back at the development of South Florida plastic suregery over the past 10 years.

Check out the video below to hear his thoughts on how liposuction, Botox, breast augmentation and dermal fillers have changed since 2000.

To hear where Dr. Wigoda believes plastic surgery is heading in the next decade, visit The Aesthetics Institute Youtube Channel.

For more information on Fort Lauderdale plastic surgery or to contact board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Paul Wigoda, visit www.DrWigoda.com, become a Fan on Facebook, or follow South Florida’s favorite plastic surgeon on Twitter.

Affordable and beautiful breast augmentation from Dr. Paul Wigoda and The Aesthetics Institute may seem too good to be true, but we’re making it happen for the holidays!

•    Affordable and Excellent Results
•    Qualified, Board Certified Surgeon
•    Before and After pictures with authentic patient review

Call The Aesthetics Institute today at (954) 463-7088 or e-mail info@drwigoda.com for more information on Dr. Wigoda’s Special Holiday Pricing and to schedule a personal consultation with South Florida’s premier board certified plastic surgeon!

For even more information on South Florida plastic surgery, find testimonials on Dr. Wigoda’s YouTube Channel and see “Before and After” pictures on DrWigoda.com.

Limited time offer on holiday pricing. Consult must be booked before December 31, 2009 and appointment must be within the month of January 2010.

Dr. Wigoda Launches Facebook Fan Page

Connecting with Dr. Wigoda to receive the latest information from The Aesthetics Institute and Me Day Spa just got easier with the launch of Dr. Wigoda’s Facebook Fan Page.

You can already read his thoughts on beauty and health on the South Florida Plastic Surgery and Beauty Blog, see what he thinks about plastic surgery trends and new product releases on the Dr. Wigoda YouTube Channel, and get instant updates on everything spa related from Twitter.

Now you can show your support and interact with Dr. Wigoda even more through his Fan Page and get all that great content right from one source! So log on today to ask questions, get answers and stay in touch with South Florida’s favorite plastic surgeon!

See you online!

Finding it difficult to look great during price conscious times? With Fort Lauderdale plastic surgeon Dr. Wigoda, it’s as easy as 1-2-3!

1. If you are in the market for a face lift in Fort Lauderdale, Dr. Wigoda suggests Botox or dermal filler treatments as a temporary option until you are comfortable moving forward with the permanent procedure.
2. All plastic surgery procedures offered by Dr. Wigoda can be financed with little or no interest!
3. Dr. Wigoda maintains his commitment to patients through the quality of his work.  He advises clients not to shop for price but for surgeon quality and reputation.

Despite the cost of plastic surgery, Dr. Wigoda emphasizes that many people are lured by the ‘too good to be true’ South Florida radio advertisements that promise inexpensive procedures that may be risky.  These advertisements are misleading and quote serious procedures like breast augmentation with a price that only accounts for local anesthesia. For the procedure to be done properly, general anesthesia must be used at an extra cost of $1500. This unadvertised charge will bring your price to more than $5000, a total higher than what Dr. Wigoda charges.

The surgeons at some South Florida plastic surgery centers do not work for results either. Instead, they work for speed, a trend that puts patients at greater risk and has actually resulted in death.

If you are considering Fort Lauderdale plastic surgery, Dr. Wigoda will help you make smart decisions about your procedure and offer financing if needed. In certain situations, it may even be possible to find ways to reduce prices in an effort to work with patients.

For more information on what The Aesthetics Institute is doing to help patients in today’s economy, view his video about price conscious plastic surgery or visit www.drwigoda.com.

Are you considering Fort Lauderdale plastic surgery? Dr. Wigoda has put together a list of the Top 10 questions he advises clients to consider before signing on the dotted line.
Even the most experienced Fort Lauderdale plastic surgeons have complications. As a patient, you want to minimize the chance of having poor plastic surgery results by doing ample research and taking your time to choose the right plastic surgeon for you.
During research for Fort Lauderdale plastic surgeons, many patients find bargains online, which lead them to a surgeon who may not treat them with the best care. The following is a list of questions to ask the surgeon when considering Fort Lauderdale plastic surgery.

1. Is the Fort Lauderdale plastic surgeon a fully trained plastic surgeon or does he claim to be a “cosmetic surgeon”?
2. Is the plastic surgeon board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery?
3. Did your Fort Lauderdale plastic surgeon attend a plastic surgery residency program?
4. Is the surgeon a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons?
5. For how long has the Fort Lauderdale plastic surgeon been in practice as a plastic surgeon?
6. How many procedures has the plastic surgeon performed?
7. Where is the surgery being performed? Have there been any serious complications at the surgery center?
8. Who employs the Fort Lauderdale plastic surgeons on staff?
9. Does your Fort Lauderdale plastic surgeon have staff privileges at a local hospital to perform the procedure or is there a transfer agreement?
10. How many cases does the Fort Lauderdale plastic surgeon plan to do on the day of my surgery?

All of the questions above are important to discuss and consider before undergoing surgery.  Plastic surgery is not simple procedure, and many times ‘discount surgeons’ have not been properly trained nor have the time to really sit down with a patient and discuss their needs.

Dr. Wigoda is a Fort Lauderdale plastic surgeon with the credentials, experience, and work ethic that it takes to be a great surgeon.  If you are considering Fort Lauderdale plastic surgery Dr. Wigoda invites you to come in for a free consultation to discuss your wants and needs.

It’s been 17 days since I had my Fort Lauderdale breast augmentation surgery with Dr. Wigoda and I wanted to share more about my experience and follow-up appointment.

The purpose of this appointment was to check the healing of my breast augmentation and give me the chance to talk to Dr. Wigoda about any follow-up questions or concerns. I have already had my stitches out and have been doing great.  I am happy, excited, and am doing normal activities including going to beach and following my daily routine around the house.

At the beginning of my appointment Dr. Wigoda checked my breasts and reported that the tops of my breasts (the swollen part) started dropping and that my breasts were becoming fuller at the bottom. Dr. Wigoda also showed me my breast augmentation scars for the first time and I was very surprised and happy because you can barely see them. He did a great job!

Dr. Wigoda also instructed me to start massaging my breasts to help move the dropping process along. After today I am able to start working out again in moderation, like bicycling at the gym or swimming, but I have been instructed not to lift weights to do anything to strain my chest.

I am very happy to have heard from Dr. Wigoda that everything is healing great. My next visit will be in three weeks.

Till then,
Karoline

Getting Botox in Miami has become about as common as getting your haircut, getting a manicure, or even going to the gym.

In Hollywood, what used to be a hush-hush procedure deflected by starlets who credited their smooth skin to good genes and sunscreen is now so common that even young actresses regularly admit to using Botox.

Actress and singer Vanessa Williams, who at 45 looks 35, credits Botox with her youthful appearance. Williams tells PEOPLE Magazine in the latest issue that she gets Botox “every three months” but that it’s definitely “not a lot”.  Other stars including Brook Shields and Jenny McCarthy spill their Botox secrets in the latest issue as well.

Quality over quantity seems to be the mantra when it comes to having Botox injections, and Dr. Paul Wigoda of The Aesthetics Institute and Me Day Spa certainly abides by this standard.

“Botox is not something that you use in the same way on each patient,” said Dr. Wigoda. “You have to understand their face and facial movements as well how to apply the least amount of Botox to achieve maximum results.”

Check out the video of Dr. Wigoda applying Botox to a patient below.

The man who played the “People’s Champ” may have decided to erase all those years in the ring with some plastic surgery. Sylvester is well over 60 years old, but doesn’t seem to be aging that much — a telltale sign that a celebrity has had plastic surgery. Well, at least, Dr. Wigoda thinks so.

Take a look at the video and pictures below to see if Sly is still the “Italian Stallion.”

For more information about Dr. Wigoda and The Aesthetics Institute please call: (954) 463-7088