Cosmetic Surgery
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Thursday, March 25th, 2010Complete Nose Blockage
There are some people who almost have no need for their nose. They are not using it to breathe. But if so, something is wrong. Nature gave us a nose for a reason. We are not supposed to bring air into our bodies through the mouth; the nose is the preferred route. Long [...]
Cosmetic Surgery Dangers
Friday, March 19th, 2010The Dangers Lurk When Cosmetic Surgery is Performed in an Inapporpriate Location
Recently, the news about some cosmetic treatment has not been good. Nonphysicians injecting the equivalent of WD40 into women’s buttocks. Skin peels being done in doctor’s homes. What is going on here?
The common denominator in some of these stories of outlandish and nonprofessional conduct [...]
Cosmetic Surgery, Should You Keep It A Secret?
Thursday, March 11th, 2010Recently, Allure Magazine, ran an excellent story concerning how and why some people “fess up” to having cosmetic surgery and others don’t.
Coincidentally, a recent consumer survey conducted by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery reported that “71% of respondents believe society is less judgmental about cosmetic surgery compared with five years ago.”
I suspect that may [...]
Dr. Kotler Featured in American Way
Thursday, March 4th, 2010The American Airlines Magazine, American Way, Features Dr. Robert Kotler and Dr. Stuart Linder
We all read the in-flight airline magazines while traveling. Personally, I find them always interesting and I particularly enjoy American Airlines’ American Way mainly because of the Mensa quiz. Those are real brain-teasing questions and I always try to pit myself against [...]
Beverly Hills Cosmetic Surgery Fees
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010Three Wise and Practical Reasons For Cosmetic SurgeonsTo Reduce Fees in a Tough Economy
A very savvy business friend of mine said to me several months ago: “I don’t know of anybody who has not been adversely affected by the very difficult economic times now facing the United States.”
Certainly, when the economy is tight, people have [...]
Making Revision Rhinoplasty Too Complicated
Friday, February 19th, 2010Are We Making Revision Rhinoplasty Too Complicated?
Today a patient came to see me in consultation. He was a young adult who had a history of sustaining a broken nose and having delayed in having it repaired. Finally, unhappy with the appearance and the breathing, he had reconstructive surgery done by a plastic surgeon who was [...]
Beverly Hills Cosmetic Surgery Consultation
Thursday, February 11th, 2010Why I Like an Interactive Consultation
I enjoy a consultation where there is a lot of give and take between myself and the patient. I like the patient to have prepared for the consultation, ideally by having visited our website and other high-quality, educational websites. If the patient has really done their homework well, they will [...]
Beverly Hills Cosmetic Surgery Follow-Up
Wednesday, February 10th, 2010The Pleasures of Follow Up With a Happy Patient!
I refer you to page 108 in my book, SECRETS OF A BEVERLY HILLS COSMETIC SURGEON, The Expert’s Guide to Safe, Successful Surgery. On that page in the section on correction of protruding ears, known medically as Otoplasty, is a photo Matthew Crosby before surgery and then [...]
Demystifying Cosmetic Surgery
Friday, February 5th, 2010Demystifying Cosmetic Surgery
I am glad that the internet has become such an important educational tool for all of us. In the world of cosmetic plastic surgery, it has allowed prospective patients to do a “quick study” of the subject. Today, patients come to the office with much more knowledge than they did previously, and I [...]
Heidi Montag’s Cosmetic Surgery
Friday, January 29th, 2010The Heidi Chronicles. Heidi Montag’s Cosmetic Surgery Still Getting Press. It Has Legs. And Breasts. And Thighs. And Necks. And Noses.
I thought it would be over by now. A quick blast – like the Los Angeles rainstorms – and then gone. Heidi Montag’s cosmetic surgery marathon and PR juggernaut is still rolling.
I was wrong. Heidi [...]