Dr Jerry Guanciale: Myrtle Beach Cosmetic Surgery Blog

Male Breast Cancer and Common Treatments


posted on September 15th, 2009 by jguanciale

           

Breast cancer occurs primarily in women, but men can also develop breast cancer. Although men have less breast tissue than women, they do have breast cells that can undergo cancerous changes. Male breast cancer makes up less than 1 percent of all cases of breast cancer, and is usually detected in men between 60 and [...]

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If you have breast implants, when should you get them replaced?


posted on September 11th, 2009 by jguanciale

           

The saline and silicone breast implants available in the US are supplied by two companies at this time, Mentor and Allergan.  Both companies recommend their customers to have the breast implants replaced in 10 years.  However this doesn’t mean you have to change them at that time.
If the breast implants are not deflated, not changed in shape or [...]

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Rid Yourself of Migraines with the use of Botox


posted on September 11th, 2009 by jguanciale

           

One out of eight people suffer from migraine headaches.  Three out of four of those people are women between the ages of 20 and 45.  The severe and gripping pain of migraine headaches and symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, numbness, paralysis and visual disturbance can often take a day or more to subside. A migraine [...]

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Liquid Lifts


posted on September 11th, 2009 by jguanciale

           

 Do you want to look years younger without surgery? Call today to learn about a “liquid lift” otherwise known as an injectable facelift. Address the signs of aging by using a variety of injectables and fillers to add back lost volume &… fill in lines/wrinkles. Results are not long-lasting like surgery, but can help you [...]

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Facial Rejuvenation Procedures: Younger without or without surgery!


posted on August 27th, 2009 by jguanciale

           

People say the windows are the eyes to the soul.  Others say the face is the first place to age!  If you want to fight the signs of aging, there are many surgical and non-surgical techniques that may be used to win the fight!
With age, the skin on your face and your face, in general, [...]

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Put Your Best Lash Forward …


posted on August 25th, 2009 by jguanciale

           

The FIRST and ONLY lash treatment … LATISSE … approved by the FDA indicated to treat hypotichosis of the eyelashes by increasing their growth including length, thickness, and darkness. 
 When 278 adults were treated for four months, 78% of patients reported overall lash improvement and prominence by week 16.  At week 16, the tested group reported 106% increased fullness and [...]

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The Botox Alternative ~ Dysport


posted on July 21st, 2009 by jguanciale

           

Earlier this year, the FDA approved Dysport which is a new alternative to Botox.  Botox and Dysport are both injectable botulinum toxins designed to temporarily treat moderate to severe lines, winkles, and furrows between the brows.  The toxins are injected at the neuromuscular level to inhibit the contractions of the muscles in that area reducing/eliminating wrinkles and lines.
Botox [...]

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Latest in Laser Techniques


posted on July 17th, 2009 by jguanciale

           

The following was posted on the Sasee Lifestyle Magazine website in July 2009:
Q: Dr. Guanciale, there seems to be so many plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery techniques emerging today. What are your recommendations to Sasee readers on the ones that are the least invasive with the best results?
A: If a patient is looking for the [...]

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Skin Cancer ~ Simple Detection Can Save Your Life


posted on July 13th, 2009 by jguanciale

           

Three types of  skin cancer that you can easily spot:
1.  If you have a new, changing, asymmetric mole, then get it checked out!  It could be a malignant melanoma.  These moles should be removed by a surgeon.  If the margins are not cleared, malignant melanoma may return to the same location. 
2.  If you have an [...]

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Every day beauty … Enhanced … with Juvederm facial fillers


posted on July 11th, 2009 by jguanciale

           

Ever wonder how a facial filler such as Juvederm could enhance your beauty?  Here is an easy way to find out … http://www.yourjourneytobeauty.com/JuvedermTV.htm

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