Skincare and Laser Specialist
G.D. Castillo, M.D., FACS
COSMETIC PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER
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During the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Meeting in San Diego, it was stated that the AAFPRS had recently released a new study that found 39% of women were most worried about sagging cheeks or under eye bags, while 33% of women were most worried about lines and wrinkles. 28% of women were most worried about the “turkey neck” effect.
Being a women (and working with an incredible mentor and internationally-renown facial plastic surgeon for years; G.D. Castillo, M.D.) these stats come as no surprise to me. Of course we women worry sagging cheeks, under eye bags, wrinkles, and the dreaded t-t-t-turkey neck. It’s normal to want to be the best version of ourselves! Stop for a minute and think about the women in your life who make a real effort to look their best, exercise, eat healthy. Those people get things done! They enjoy life! They are advancing in their careers, moving forward in their personal lives, involved in the community. They are movers and shakers. Looking good and feeling good about how you look is a true life motivator.
I cannot think of single women I know who is excited about the arrival of the next sign of aging. We are always scanning the mirror at home or in the car to make sure we look good – checking for lettuce in our teeth, smeared lip stick, dark circles that might need camouflaging… you know the drill. For those who say that’s simply being vain, well, maybe, but in my opinion a little vanity is a great thing. I think it means you care about how you represent yourself. To me that is self respect. Something we should all have because we all deserve it. After all, if we don’t respect ourselves, who will?
I remember when my youngest daughter was about four years old. She always had a way put a positive spin on things, always encouraging and complimenting others. We were on the floor playing a matching game when she looked at me and said “Wow mommie, the hair right here on the top of your head is shiny white. Mommie, you are doing a great job at that!” Cute as that was, you better believe my head was covered in chocolate expresso hair color with in the hour!
We all know aging is inevitable but that doesn’t mean we have to accept it gracefully with no attempt to slow the process. This blog is called “Anti-Aging” with Grace after all.
Well not to worry (besides worrying just causes frown lines and then everyone thinks your angry all the time). With the advances in technologies and the growing experience in plastic surgery and skin rejuvenation at your disposal, you have both surgical and non-surgical options available to wash your worries and your wrinkles away!
SAGGING CHEEKS:
1. Dermal fillers can be used to restore volume loss in sagging cheeks.
UNDER EYE BAGS:
1. Lower Eye Lid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) – This may include the removal of fat from the lower lid area or the transplant of fat to the area depending on the needs of the patient.
FINE LINES AND WRINKLES:
TURKEY NECK:
Yours Truly,
Roxanne Grace Hammond
Skincare and Laser Specialist
Cosmetic Plastic Surgery
Roxanne Hammond, RMA
Skincare and Laser Specialist
G. D. Castillo, M.D.
COSMETIC PLASTIC SURGERY
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Did you know that a major portion of our new business is generated from returning patients and existing patient referrals? This is, by far, the best compliment we can receive – that someone has enough faith in Dr. Castillo and the Cosmetic Plastic Surgery team to not only return to us, but also to entrust their own family and friends to our care. This level of patient dedication obviously deserves a reward program but the very nature of our practice requires the utmost confidentiality — so how do we reward patient loyalty with an deserved thank you, without compromising what is, for many, the most private of all medical decisions? It’s our V.I.P. Platinum Card! We do offer special promotions that are available to everyone, but our V.I.P. members have their very own exclusive promotions in addition to their regular card benefits.
For the month of December, our V.I.P. members may call in to be entered into a special drawing for a Glo Mineral make-up kit featuring gloBronze sunkiss face and body powder, gloShimmer kiss face and body powder, gloCream blush-guava, gloBlush-sweet and rosebud, gloReflection cream eye shadow trio-opulence, gloEye shadow trio-envy, gloEye shawdow trio-ballerina, gloConcealer undereye in natural light and golden dark, gloCream eyeliner – slate and espresso, gloGloss in nude and rosegold, and gloLip plumper in both copper shimmer and sheer berry! This prize collection is valued at well over $300.00 and will be given to one lucky winner whose name is drawn from our V.I.P. registered callers on December 21st – just in time for gifting or getting this year!
Our V.I.P. Platinum Card is our solution to rewarding the loyalty of our patients while respecting both their privacy and the confidentiality of those they refer to us. Other exciting benefits include: One-time $25.00 credit in our skincare suite, a FREE hydration mask during your birthday month, 10% off Botox and dermal fillers, 5% off all surgical procedures with Dr. Castillo and a FREE custom facial after any facial surgery with Dr. Castillo. Please note that V.I.P. offers cannot be combined with other promotions or discounts, and card deactivates after one year of inactivity.
We’re very pleased with the reception our V.I.P. Platinum Card has received from our patients and look forward to extending card benefits to many more in the future. It’s wonderful to be able to say thank you to our patients for their patronage and generous referrals without risking the one aspect of their care that is as mandatory as our surgeon’s skill – confidentiality! Know when opportunity knocks – don’t forget to FAN US on facebook for more information on specials and upcoming promotions!
Part #2 -A patient’s story – Mentoplasty (chin Implant), Malar Augmetation (Cheek Implants) and Rhinoplasty (nose surgery)
I would like to share a “typical” story of one of our patients. In the spring of 1984, a 35 year old legal secretary arrived at Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Clinic for a consultation. She said “Dr. Castillo, I don’t know what is wrong with my face, but I am not happy with it.”
In looking at her I could view the details of someone who would benefit immensely from cheek implants. During the consultation, she went on to explain that she felt as though life was passing her by. She came to the realization that she should be having more fun and should be more involved in life than she had been up to that point. She decided that she needed to present herself to the world in a different light. She didn’t feel comfortable with her face and it was prohibiting her from showing the world who she really was inside. She explained that she had been so busy with life that she had not been giving the proper value to things that had been bothering her for years, the things that were affecting the way she felt about herself day after day. She didn’t like the way life was going for her and so she decided to take charge.
The truth is that this patient was right on. Often times when an individual feels self-conscious, they find it impossible to be who they really are around other people. Instead of coming across as an enthusiastic, outgoing individual, they are often perceived as being closed off, shy, aloof or distant.
This young woman simply had a lack of cheekbone prominence. The widest dimension of her face was that of her cheeks themselves, but not the cheekbones. She desired the angular features that we are used to seeing in chisel-faces that have their widest dimension at the cheekbones. As with most individuals who have deficient cheekbone prominence, she also had a deficient or weak chin.
She underwent a relatively simple procedure where incisions are made inside of the mouth in the cul-de-sac of the upper gum area, and cheek implants were inserted in both cheeks (Malar Augmentation). A chin implant was added to her jaw by a very small ½ inch incision right underneath her chin (Augmentation Mentoplasty) https://www.cosmeticplasticsurgery.com/photo-gallery/results.cfm?Category=16. In addition, this patient had a rhinoplasty to create a true balance of her facial features. https://www.cosmeticplasticsurgery.com/photo-gallery/results.cfm?Category=18 After the swelling disappeared, her flat face became a striking, welcoming face with angularity and spirit.
Gradually her personality and social involvement literally exploded. This needed change gave her courage to go after the life she always wanted. I see this patient in the office from time to time. She is now married with a wonderful family and remains a bubbly, exuberant, warm personality. This hour and 15 minute surgery changed her life.