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!

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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

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.