January 17, 2011 @ 08:16 AM — by Douglas Mackenzie
Wrinkles, lines, and furrows can all have a negative impact on the overall appearance of your skin and your face. There are, thankfully, many different home remedies that you can undergo that can reduce the appearance and severity of wrinkles.
August 25, 2010 @ 04:33 PM — by Douglas Mackenzie
The upcoming Santa Barbara Triathlon this weekend has prompted me to blog on the topic of performing plastic surgery, specifically aesthetic plastic surgery, on athletes that push their bodies a lot further than most. This may seem like a group of people that really has no use for the services a plastic surgeon might provide, but that’s not entirely true.
November 19, 2009 @ 02:34 PM — by Douglas Mackenzie
The Senate Bill for health care reform includes a 5% tax on ALL cosmetic medical and surgical procedures, although probably to be more catchy, Politico and others have labeled it a "Botox Tax"...
April 23, 2009 @ 10:48 AM — by Douglas Mackenzie
This is the title of a recent Santa Barbara Newspress article which featured me and discussed how the economy has impacted the job market. It featured several Santa Barbara clothing experts and wardrobe consultants discussing how to dress for success. I was quoted as to the effect that both surgical and non-surgical rejuvenation procedures can have on self-esteem, and on the competitive edge that someone may gain who is trying to get or keep a job in this market. After all, age discrimination is a fact of life, but you can do something about it!
The article reflects a recent blog post that I wrote with the idea of "Invest in Yourself". With the uncertainty of the economy, the instability of the dollar, the crash of the stock and real estate markets, people are understandably worried about what to do with their money and where to put it. Investing in oneself seems to me like a great way to use your hard earned dollars now, when they will still buy something useful at a good p
November 21, 2008 @ 06:20 AM — by Douglas Mackenzie
Let's face it, pretty much every business is getting hit by this recession, and plastic surgery practices are no exception. I was at the recent annual meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS -www.plasticsurgery.org) in Chicago and there was much talk about the impact of the financial crisis on the plastic surgery industry in general, as well as individual practices. Some practice activity is down 30%! (That made me feel like I was doing fairly well!). Pretty much gone are the days (not too long ago) when patients could get an equity line on their home to pay for things like cars, boats, and...plastic surgery. The news isn't all gloomy - the downturn in the economy will provide opportunities for patients who still want plastic surgery procedures.
Many people use financing for plastic surgery, and the group I have been using is CareCredit (www.carecredit.com) In my experience, (and I have used about five other companies over the years) they have been the most rel
