“1. Women should look slightly upwards towards the camera , so that their eyes look larger ones. They should also raise the eyebrows to create a more attractive look.”

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Believe it or not in-office procedures do not require state licensing in all 50 states.  What this means is that certain doctors reaching for lost revenues are starting to perform cosmetic surgery procedures they do not have qualifications for by venturing into states that do not require licensing.  Gross huh? Very and extremely dangerous if things should go wrong post surgery.

“Only 21 of our states require licensing and/or accreditation of offices in which surgery is performed.  Until all states demand proper licensing and accreditation, unqualified doctors will simply drift to states in which there is big demand and no oversight.  In the states that are lax, surgery is frequently performed in a facility that has no reliable backup plan in case of emergency. Further, doctors who drift usually don’t have hospital privileges to perform procedures that they do in the office, so, in case of complication, these doctors cannot even accompany patients to the hospital.”

This is problem that is growing and overtime will be eliminated but not until some mishaps occur first.  There have already been cases all over the U.S of hospitals and doctors performing surgeries leading to serious complications even including death.

How can you protect yourself from these predators?

• Ask the surgeon about their qualifications
• Look around their office, do you see certificates on the wall showcasing their qualifications?
• Research them online and see what information is visible
• Take your time interviewing and speaking with your doctor
• Ask to see a portfolio of past work
• Were they referred by a past patient?

Keep in mind that this does not mean that all surgeons in non-licensed states are non-licensed. You just have to make sure the doctor you are dealing with is properly trained for that sort of activity which requires homework on your part.

In a story on IOL Lifestyle:

“The wrinkle jab Botox may be an effective treatment for itchy skin conditions including eczema, according to new research.

Last month, doctors at Edinburgh University found that a woman who had suffered with itching on her arms and torso for 12 years reported a dramatic reduction in symptoms lasting six months after having Botox injections in the affected areas.

In a second case, a 55-year-old woman whose forehead had itched for six years was also successfully treated with the injection. And the University of Jena in Germany has reported that Botox provided a 12-fold reduction in symptoms in patients suffering with hand eczema.”

Dr. Jeffrey Spiegel discusses in this YouTube video a variety of reasons why a person should not be using Botox injections to solve certain facial issues that a person might be trying to correct.

For those of you who in the south east area of Florida and would like to meet with Dr. Spiegel and discuss your surgical needs he will be in Miami between 1/25-1/28.

For those of you who might be interested in scheduling some time with him please contact Katie at katie@drspiegel.com or call 617-566-3223.

Location will be determined during appointment scheduling.

Sarah Churman has been hearing impaired since birth and due to a recent ear surgery she is able to hear her own voice for the very first time. This video marks the very first moment she was able to hear her voice and it is enough to shed a tear of joy down your cheek.

The Huffington Post recently did a story called 10 Gorgeous Women (Who Were Born Male)

“Many people don’t realize that transsexual models are popping up in magazines and on runways everywhere.

These gorgeous models look and feel like women but were born with male reproductive organs. If we didn’t know, we definitely wouldn’t be able to tell that they weren’t born female! Could you?”