Ezine 242 April 2023

Skin Care Tip

What In The World Skin Care Products Should You Use For Your Skin?

Taking good care of your skin can be a nightmare. There's some really cheap products out there and some really expensive ones. How do you know which ones to choose?

Giving your skin a little extra attention each day and using the right products, can dramatically prevent aging, control acne and optimize your skin.

Invest early in the health of your skin with a regular skin care routine. Your skin will thank you.

If you're not sure what to do, we offer free in person medical aesthetician consultations if you're in the Chicago area. If you're not, we can still help you out with free virtual consultations with zoom, Skype or Google hangouts, no matter what part of the world you're from.

Anti-Aging Tip

Best Diet For 2023 Is The Science-Backed Mediterranean Style Of Eating

What a shocker. The best diet for 2023 is once again the science-backed Mediterranean style of eating!

Now you might think I'm biased because I’m Greek but I’m not the one voting on this! And the gold medals keep piling up. For the 6th year in a row, the Mediterranean style of eating earned the title of best overall diet, according to the 2023 U.S. News & World Report. Meals from the sunny Mediterranean also ranked first in the categories of best diet for healthy eating and best plant-based diet.

Yep, it reduces the risk for diabetes, depression, dementia, high cholesterol, and breast cancer. The diet, which is more of an eating style than a restricted diet, has also been linked to stronger bones, a healthier heart and longer life. It features simple, plant-based cooking,  fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts and a heavy emphasis on extra-virgin olive oil.

Social interactions during eating and exercise are basic cornerstones of the Mediterranean style of eating. Lifestyle changes like eating with friends and family, socializing over meals, and enjoying your favorite foods are key.

If you've never tried it, you should. Science keeps telling us the same thing over and over. Maybe it’s time we listen?

Plastic Surgery Tip

Buccal Fat Removal: Is It Good For Everyone?

Buccal fat removal is trending but it might be the biggest regret of your life!

Beware of looking worse with Buccal fat removal! It's definitely not for everybody.

Buccal fat removal is a growing plastic surgery trend that's a bit concerning. Not only are a lot of people not candidates for the procedure, or don't understand which fat is actually removed but it can also makes you look worse as you age, especially concerning if you lose weight.

Please remember that as we grow older, the fat tends to leave the face naturally so this area can look really hollowed out if you've removed the buccal fat. So yes, it can actually accelerate facial aging. You might've been happy with Buccal fat removal in your 20s but after 40 it might not be the most flattering look. Another thing I've seen a lot with patients is they want their jowl fat removed or lifted and they think buccal fat removal will do this for them. In fact, it won’t.

Please talk to your surgeon to make sure you understand all the pros and cons of this plastic surgery trend that many celebrities are flocking to and is viral on social media. Many are claiming it's a new procedure but it’s really not. It's been around for many years.

There's just a big difference between Buccal fat removal on social media versus real life.

To see before and after patient pictures, please click here.

Verify: Of the 24 recognized boards of the American Board of Medical Specialties, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is the only one that can certify a doctor in plastic surgery. Call 1-888-475-2784 or go to www.plasticsurgery.org to verify if a doctor is a legitimate plastic surgeon. Next, verify membership in the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS).  Call (1-888-272-7711) or go to (www.plasticsurgery.org) to verify ASAPS membership.

Get a Private Consultation.  Dr. Speron will listen to your personal cosmetic goals.  Next, he will discuss surgical and nonsurgical options, potential complications, healing time, and what benefits you can realistically expect.  

Click here to read the 7 Critical Questions to ask before agreeing to any surgical procedure.

Our office looks forward to seeing you.  You will definitely enjoy your time here.

Sam Speron, MD, FACS

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon