Dr. Mosser is currently offering this exciting Dysport special: With the purchase of one area, a patient may select a second area at no cost (a $450 value) Dysport relaxes muscles just like Botox, but works even faster! It’s useful to smooth: the frown lines between the eyebrows the horizontal lines of the forehead and CONTINUE READING
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Exciting News! We may see a brand new filler soon: Belotero
November 15, 2010
A new hyaluronic acid filler is seeking FDA approval: Belotero. After many years of use in Europe, Belotero would join Juvederm, Restylane and Perlane, as another great option for facial fillers for use in the U.S. if it gets approval. I had an opportunity to be one of the first physicians in the United States CONTINUE READING
How does injection rhinoplasty work?
November 15, 2010
Injection rhinoplasty is when a filler such as Radiesse is used to fill in a portion of the nose to alleviate the appearance of a bump. This is typically a procedure used to correct small defects, and should be done with extreme caution by a surgeon highly skilled in the arts of rhinoplasty and injectables. CONTINUE READING
What should I ask my doctor during rhinoplasty consultation?
November 11, 2010
First & foremost, it is important that you consult with a surgeon who is Board Certified. This ensures that they meet a strict set of criteria which are very important when considering a rhinoplasty, as it takes quite a bit of skill and experience to perform one successfully. The second question you need to ask CONTINUE READING
How is rhinoplasty surgery different in men vs. women?
November 6, 2010
In any rhinoplasty surgery, bringing balance & harmony to the face is the goal. For men, this is very important since a nose that appears feminine would in fact detract from the face. A poorly shaped or disproportionate nose not only affects your appearance but can also impact your self esteem. The end result should CONTINUE READING
Are breast Implants safe with history of breast cancer?
November 1, 2010
Implants themselves do not increase the risk of cancer. However placing implants above the muscle can slightly decrease the accuracy of mammography. It’s important when getting them you inform the person doing the mammogram that you have implants, as they will take an additional xray of each breast in order to be able to view CONTINUE READING
How do I find the right implant size for breast augmentation?
October 26, 2010
In order to find the right implant size, I highly recommend consulting with a surgeon who allows you to try on implants at the time of your consultation. This will give you the opportunity to try on actual implants so that you can see if a certain size gives you the result you are looking CONTINUE READING
What causes stretch marks from breast augumentation and how can it be avoided?
October 23, 2010
First, take note of what the marks look like. If you notice marks after surgery that look a bit blue in color it’s possible that the implants have made the veins in your breast tissue a bit more noticeable. Those aren’t stretch marks, and there will not be much you can do to reduce their CONTINUE READING
I’m turning 50 this year – am I too old for breast implants?
October 20, 2010
Congratulations on celebrating such a wonderful milestone! By no means is being 50 a disqualifier for breast augmentation. Good candidacy is left to your overall health, genetics, the health and condition of your skin and breast tissue, as well as your expectations. I’d also recommend getting medical clearance from your primary care doctor beforehand. You CONTINUE READING
Should I get breast implants if I plan on getting pregnant later?
October 17, 2010
This is one of the most frequently asked questions in my practice. Breast augmentation prior to pregnancy is perfectly safe & while there is a very small chance of trouble with breastfeeding in some women, ultimately it should not affect the ability to breast feed. This is especially true if you opt to have the CONTINUE READING