Dr. Gregory Albert, M.D., P.A.

Join us for Drink, Entertainment and Sexy Guys on Ice!

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Ladies, before the secret is out, there is an exclusive, and entertaining event for the sophisticated ladies of South Florida.

Saturday April 2nd at 5pm at the Bank Atlantic Center. It’s free admission, drinks and finger food. Enjoy the hospitality of Dr. Gregory Albert. Meet him and learn the latest in cosmetic surgery. A great evening out, meeting others, food, drink and sexy guys on ice! Call our office at 561-495-2700. Dr. Gregory Albert’s ladies night out at Bank Atlantic Center.

She Is Gorgeous!

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Limited time offer on Latissee

Thank You!

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Our Patient Appreciation Day was enjoyable for all attendees! Many patients came to take advantage of our special offer.

Next up is; February 11, 2010.

Our next event features the Obagi Reveal Camera. To make your reservation for this special event call our office at (561) 495-2700. This is the first opportunity for our patients to have a look under their skin and see nature’s effect on their skin from the inside out. This camera ‘reveals’ , helping our skin experts recommend a personalized treatment specific to your skin’s needs. It is an opportunity you won’t want to miss! Call our office today.

Dana from Obagi view a patient’s results

Is it Your Birthday?

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If it is.. Happy Birthday! It’s time to pamper yourself! And if it’s not, pamper yourself anyway!

Remember to come in to our office during the month of your birthday and choose one of five special gifts we have for you.

Is February your Birthday month?

Also, make sure that our office staff has your current email address and your birthday so that we can

send you special monthly invitations.

Plastic Surgery Rebounds Along with Recovering Economy; 13.1 Million Cosmetic Procedures Performed in 2010, up 5%

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Plastic Surgery Rebounds Along with Recovering Economy; 13.1 Million Cosmetic Procedures Performed in 2010, up 5%
American Society of Plastic Surgeons Reports Annual Statistics
For Immediate Release: February 07, 2011

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – As the U.S. economy pulls out of the recession, so are nips, tucks and lifts. According to statistics released today by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), 13.1 million cosmetic plastic surgery procedures, including those that are minimally-invasive or surgical, were performed in the United States in 2010, up 5 percent from 2009. In addition, more than 5.3 million reconstructive plastic surgery procedures were performed last year, up 2 percent. The increase in cosmetic plastic surgery mirrors the rise in consumer confidence throughout most of 2010.

“The economy is showing signs of improvement and, financially, things are a little better for people this year,” said ASPS President Phillip Haeck, MD. “The financial markets are at a two year high, we’re seeing a double digit increase in the percentage of auto sales over a year ago, and as the aging population continues to grow, people are investing in plastic surgery procedures to help stay competitive in the workplace. The growth in cosmetic plastic surgery procedures is multi-factorial.”

Cosmetic surgical procedures increased 2 percent, with nearly 1.6 million procedures in 2010.

The top five surgical procedures were:
• Breast augmentation (296,000)
• Nose reshaping (252,000)
• Eyelid surgery (209,000)
• Liposuction (203,000)
• Tummy tuck (116,000)

Interestingly, in what might be viewed as a trend toward more than minimally-invasive procedures, facelifts rose 9 percent in 2010, with nearly 113,000 procedures. Facelifts have not experienced growth since 2007. Breast augmentations increased 2 percent, with silicone implants being used in 60 percent of all breast augmentations. All surgical body contouring procedures, i.e., breast lifts (90,000 procedures, up 3 percent), lower body lifts (10,000 procedures, up 9 percent), upper arm lifts (15,000 procedures, up 5 percent), and thigh lifts (9,000 procedures, up 8 percent), experienced growth in 2010. A substantial amount of those procedures are being requested following massive weight loss.

“There’s some pent up demand for cosmetic surgical procedures,” said Dr. Haeck. “People have waited a couple of years or more to have procedures, until their finances were at least somewhat back in order. But, all indications are, more consumers are again willing to spend more to look better.”
Cosmetic minimally-invasive procedures increased 5 percent, with nearly 11.6 million procedures in 2010.

The top five minimally-invasive procedures were:
• Botulinum toxin type A (5.4 million)
• Soft tissue fillers (1.8 million)
• Chemical peel (1.1 million)
• Laser hair removal (938,000)
• Microdermabrasion (825,000)

“Injectables have remained robust despite the economy,” said Dr. Haeck. “Botox® and Dysport® injections are up 12 percent, while, interestingly, fat injections are up 14 percent, which could reflect how a patient’s own fat is being used in more creative ways to rejuvenate the face and body.”
Reconstructive plastic surgery, which improves function and appearance to abnormal structures, increased 2 percent in 2010. The top five reconstructive procedures were:

• Tumor removal (4 million)
• Laceration repair (357,000)
• Scar revision (161,000)
• Hand surgery (106,000)
• Breast reconstruction (93,000)

Breast reconstruction is up 8 percent in 2010 and is new to the top five reconstructive procedures. It replaces maxillofacial surgery.
“It’s been a major goal of the ASPS to increase women’s awareness of their breast reconstruction options, so much so that in 2009 the ASPS started a breast reconstruction public education campaign,” said Dr. Haeck. “It’s great that we can report that this procedure is now among the top five reconstructive procedures.”

ASPS procedural statistics are collected through the first online national database for plastic surgery procedures, Tracking Operations and Outcome for Plastic Surgeons (TOPS). This data, combined with the annual survey sent to American Board of Medical Specialties certified physicians most likely to perform these procedures, results in the most comprehensive census on plastic surgery.
To view the 2010 National Clearinghouse of Plastic Surgery Statistics report, visit plasticsurgery.org. Visitors can also find information about procedures and referrals to ASPS Member Surgeons.

Facelift

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Our face is our most visible feature, one that though expression and appearance conveys what and how we feel. Facial aging includes a loss of skin elasticity and firmness, sagging tissue and wrinkles. These visible signs of aging can greatly impact how we feel about ourselves and how others see us.

If you are bothered by the signs of aging in your face, a facelift may be right for you. In general, a facelift corrects sagging facial skin and muscles, removes excess fat and restores firmness to create a youthful, rested and vibrant appearance.

The surgeon you select is the most important decision you will make. Remember, that not all physicians who perform plastic surgery or who claim plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery are board certified in plastic surgery. Only consult with a surgeon with proper credentials, board certification and verifiable ‘before and after’ photos that you can see the quality of skill the surgeon can offer you.

For more information on facelifts, please contact our office and discuss your options with a patient consultant. (561) 495-2700

Actual Patient

Personality Factors Affect Quality of Life after Breast Reconstruction

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Women Who Want ‘Revenge on Cancer’ May Have Better Psychological Responses

For Immediate Release: January 04, 2011

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. - Certain personality traits are linked to higher quality of life scores in breast cancer patients who undergo breast reconstruction after mastectomy, reports a study in the January issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

Silvio Bellino, MD, and colleagues at the University of Turin, Italy, gave a battery of psychological tests to 57 women with breast cancer who underwent mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction. The goal was to look at how various personality dimensions and patterns of interpersonal functioning affected quality of life after surgery.

Personalities Affect Women’s Outlook after Breast Loss and Reconstruction

After adjustment for other factors, two personality types were linked to higher quality of life scores. This included women with high scores for the temperamental characteristic of “harm avoidance” – a group that Dr. Bellino and coauthors characterize as “apprehensive and doubtful.” For these patients, they write, “Restoration of body image could help…to reduce social anxiety and insecurity.”

Patients rated as “vindictive/self-centered” on a scale of interpersonal problems also had higher quality of life scores. “Vindictive/self-centered patients are resentful and aggressive,” according to Dr. Bellino and colleagues. “Breast reconstruction could symbolize the conclusion of a reparative process and fulfill the desire of revenge on cancer.”

None of the other psychological or other factors evaluated – including the characteristics of the cancer and its treatment – were significantly related to quality of life scores. Overall, mastectomy followed by breast reconstruction yielded significant improvement in quality of life.

As survival rates improve, there is increased attention to the quality of life in breast cancer survivors. More women are undergoing breast reconstruction immediately after mastectomy, which seems to reduce the psychological impact of treatment. The new study is one of the first to look at how personality factors might affect patient satisfaction and quality of life after mastectomy and breast reconstruction.

The results suggest that some personality characteristics have an important impact on psychological recovery after breast cancer treatment. Based on their findings, “A preoperative personality assessment of patients requiring breast reconstruction will be useful to identify predictive factors of better subjective quality of life after surgery,” Dr. Bellino and colleagues believe. Such an assessment could help to identify women who could benefit from a brief course of psychotherapy during the period after reconstruction, with the goals of “preventing depressive symptoms and improving interpersonal relations.”

Bat wings B’ gone!

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We might be the only region in America with Spring weather! As I drove in this morning the radio weather guy reported today’s temperature will be in the 70′s with a high in the low 80′s; and that Houston reported today that they’re in the 30′s! The Spring fever we’re experiencing might be why so many women are thinking about arm lifts, or as they’re called in social circles, “bat wings.” Spring fever always leads to the desire to wear sleeveless shirts, and to look good while golfing, playing tennis and wearing beach attire.

Brachioplasty (arm lift)

is the removal of excess sagging tissue and skin usually from weight loss or the effects of age. In some cases a combination of ultrasonic liposuction and a small incision, hidden within the normal creases of the armpit is all that’s required. In some cases, a longer incision is needed to achieve the best results. The recovery is a couple of weeks but well worth the time. The new look takes years of discomfort and unsightly excess hammock skin away leaving the patient with a slender arm.

To schedule a complementary consultation with Dr. Gregory Albert, please call our office at (561) 495-2700.

Actual Patient's Before and After

Introducing LATISSE

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If you’re not familiar with Latisse, it is worth your time to come in and let us introduce you to it.

WHAT IS LATISSE™?

Latisse™ solution is a prescription treatment for hypotrichosis used to grow eyelashes, making them longer, thicker, and darker. Eyelash hypotrichosis is another name for having inadequate or not enough eyelashes.

HOW DO IT WORK?

LATISSE™ is believed to affect the growth (anagen) phase of the eyelash hair cycle in 2 ways:

it increases the length of the phase

it increases the number of hairs in this growth phase.The exact way it works is unknown.

HOW SOON WILL I SEE RESULTS?

The onset of effect with LATISSE™ solution is gradual. In the clinical trail, the majority of LATISSE™ users saw a significant improvement by 2 months

HOW IS LATISSE™ DIFFERENT?

Only LATISSE™ has been approved by the FDA as a prescription treatment for hypotrichosis used to grow eyelashes. It also has been studied in clinical trail to demonstrate its safety and effectiveness.

Call and come in for a consultation to discuss LATESSE™ with Dr. Albert.

I was stunned!…

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When I found out my cosmetic surgeon wasn’t trained and certified in plastic surgery.

Most physicians are board-certified in something, but that doesn’t mean they’re all qualified to perform plastic surgery. ASPS® MEMBER SURGEONS are trained in cosmetic and reconstructive procedures of all types, including facial rejuvenation, breast augmentation, nose surgery, hand surgery and more.

ASPS Member Surgeon has:

at least 6 years of training and experience in surgery, with 3 years specifically in plastic surgery
is certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery
operates only in ACCREDITED medical facilities
adheres to a strict code of ethics
fulfills continuing education requirements, including patient safety techniques
will be your partner, working with you to achieve your goals

Obagi C Rx System

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Over-the-Top Vitamin C Protection You Won’t Find Over the Counter

Discover the benefits of prescription-strength 4% hydroquinone and 10% L-ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) with Obagi-C® Rx Systems

Reveal Camera

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We all have a Darkside.
Are you ready to reveal yours?
You will be surprised what you’ll find!
Dr. Gregory Albert will be hosting a DIGITAL SKIN ANALYSIS featuring the Reveal Imager.
Each patient will receive a report with personalized treatment recommendation.
How it works; Reveal Imager is a high resolution camera. It takes a painless, non-invasive photo of your face that can reveal what is separating you from that beautiful facial glow you desire.
This is a special opportunity for you to get a detailed personalized prescription for your skin. Time and space is limited.
Please RVSP as soon as possible to schedule your appointment with Dana Baker, Obagi Skincare Expert.