Posts Tagged ‘breast augmentation’

Dr. Barr Sponsors “Dirty Carnival” to Benefit LLS

Tuesday, October 25th, 2011

Did you know that an estimated 957,902 people in the U.S. are living with, or are in remission from, leukemia, Hodgkin lymphoma, NHL or myeloma? The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) was established to cure these life-threatening diseases, and improve the quality of life of both patients and their families. Since its inception, LLS has [...]

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Dr. Barr Discusses Cosmetic Procedures in New YouTube Series

Tuesday, October 18th, 2011

If you’re considering cosmetic surgery, you likely have a lot of questions about your chosen procedure. At Palm Beach Plastic Surgery, we never forget how overwhelming it can be to decide to undergo plastic surgery. To help ease any pre-procedure anxiety, Dr. Barr recently sat down to discuss five popular procedures in a series of [...]

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The High Price of Low-Cost Cosmetic Surgery: Tips for Choosing a Doctor

Tuesday, October 4th, 2011

Last week, we discussed the new campaign by the ASPS to spread awareness about the epidemic of uncertified doctors practicing cosmetic surgery. The crisis continues to grow at a seemingly exponential rate, with major news outlets recounting numerous cases of plastic surgery malpractice. Recently, USA Today released an investigative story on the subject, exposing the [...]

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ASPS Launches Safety Campaign on “White Coat Deception”

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) recently launched a new safety campaign on the heels of another headline-making cosmetic surgery disaster. Dinora Rodriguez, a 40-year-old stay-at-home mom from Los Angeles, underwent corrective surgery to fix a botched breast augmentation that left her with a bad case of symmastia, or “uniboob.” “My breasts looked really [...]

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Palm Beach Plastic Surgery’s Spa Days in September

Tuesday, September 6th, 2011

If you haven’t made it to any of Dr. Barr’s Beauty Days or Spa Days events, September is a great month to plan ahead to attend. Throughout the year, Palm Beach Plastic Surgery hosts these events that are designed to provide attendees a relaxing day of beauty, pampering and great offers on the most popular [...]

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Choosing the Right Plastic Surgeon – Beyond the Required Certifications & Training

Tuesday, August 30th, 2011

Making the choice to undergo elective cosmetic surgery can be daunting. From weighing the benefits and drawbacks of different types of surgery, to fear of judgment from others, there are numerous factors that influence this life-changing decision. But one of the biggest challenges that those who choose to have cosmetic surgery face is finding the [...]

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“Bridalplasty” Becoming More Popular for American Brides

Tuesday, March 15th, 2011

In the wake of shows like Bridalplasty, reports are now surfacing that suggest that more and more brides are going under the knife before the big day. With societal pressure on women to look picture perfect on the day of their wedding, the number of brides turning to plastic surgery is on the rise. In [...]

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