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

In the not-so-distant past, getting married meant months of planning. These tedious months included finding dresses, tuxedoes, location, flowers, and planning bridal party. Now, Fort Lauderdale plastic surgeons like Dr. Wigoda are reporting that many brides (and grooms) to be are adding Botox, liposuction, lip augmentation, and rhinoplasty to that list!

With more and more people hoping to be picture-perfect on their big day, Dr. Wigoda sees brides-to-be resorting to what were once considered extreme measures. Dr. Wigoda’s pre-wedding patients, whether male or female, have often already been thinking about cosmetic surgery and their impending nuptials are often simply at catalyst for them to make the decision to undergo cosmetic surgery.

“Typically, I see younger brides coming in for liposuction or breast augmentation a few months before the wedding. Brides in their 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s often come in for Botox or fillers. I also see family members, especially the mothers of the bride or groom, who come in for anything from injectables to facelifts.”

For more information about perfecting your look for your wedding day contact Dr. Wigoda for your free consultation today.

Making the choice to undergo cosmetic surgery is not one that should be taken lightly. Even the most famous and experienced plastic surgeons have less than-stellar results with patients from time to time, and occasionally have patients that experience complications during plastic surgery.

Consider the following questions when researching plastic surgeons. Keep in mind that the final choice of surgeon is yours and should depend on whom you feel the most comfortable with, not who is the cheapest or most well known.

1.    Is the surgeon a fully trained plastic surgeon?

In order to become a plastic surgeon, a physician must complete 4 years of medical school, at least 3 years of a general surgery residency, and at least 2 years of a plastic surgery residency. Fellowships are often done for additional training. All of these must be done at fully accredited programs.

2.    Is the plastic surgeon board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery?

In order to become a board certified plastic surgeon, a doctor must meet the requirements in question one and then pass a written exam. After being in practice for approximately one year, the plastic surgeon then must pass a three-day oral exam given by many of the national leaders of plastic surgery around the country. This is the only board that is important for a plastic surgeon.

3.    Where is the surgery being performed? Have there been any serious complications at the surgery site?

You should always ask if there have been any problems at the practice or surgery center where you will be having your cosmetic procedure There are some well known cosmetic surgery centers in South Florida where more than one death has occurred. Patients may not realize that the cosmetic surgery centers are businesses often owned, not by physicians, but by businessmen.

For more information and questions to ask your plastic surgeon before having a cosmetic surgery procedure, call Dr. Wigoda at (954) 463-7088.

With the increasing popularity of plastic surgery in the US, new “surgery centers” are appearing across South Florida with surprisingly low rates on popular procedures. Getting extremely affordable plastic surgery in Fort Lauderdale with an outpatient setting sounds like a dream right? Wrong.

These plastic surgery centers advertise “board certified” physicians and “exceptional facilities.” Often, neither is present on the premises. Typically, when encountering a discount “ cosmetic surgery center” patients experience something like this:

“These local plastic surgery centers advertise board certified physicians on staff; however, this it is not always the case. One surgeon out of the group may be certified and he or she usually performs the evaluation,” said The Aesthetics Institute owner, Dr. Paul Wigoda. “On surgery day however, the surgeon is not the same physician the patient met with and is usually not board certified.”

As far as South Florida plastic surgery centers are concerned, Dr. Wigoda stresses that they often have the bare minimum of equipment, poor sanitation, and lack proper credentials from the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (AAAASF).

So, how can you spot the red flags?

•    Ask about your Doctor’s credentials and if he or she is board certified. If on the day of your surgery the doctor is not who you originally were evaluated by, leave and contact the Florida Board of Medicine to file a complaint.
•    Surgery consultations should never be done over the phone. Physicians need to evaluate you in person to determine how to treat you.
•    Proper hygiene and sanitation should always be employed. If the facilities seem dirty or dated, get out!
•    In general, excessive and overt advertising is always a red flag. Good surgeons rely on more traditional methods of patient recruitment including word-of-mouth referrals.

Most importantly, if you decide to have cosmetic surgery, do your research. Quality surgeons will be more than happy to answer questions and address concerns. Get referrals from past patients and be sure to evaluate your surgeon’s credentials.

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.

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.

“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.