In these tough economic times, we are all concerned with getting the best price possible even when shopping for plastic surgery. Seeking out the best savings when shopping for groceries and clothing is something I routinely do. However, I cringe at the phone calls we get from patients who are seeking a better quote from […]
20-Somethings Opting for BOTOX
As most of our patients know, BOTOX® Cosmetic is an injectable that works by weakening or immobilizing the facial muscles that cause deep expression lines and furrows, especially around the forehead and eye area. BOTOX® is effective because it is often the repetitive action of the muscles squeezing the skin that causes the wrinkles. Stop the squeezing […]
Finding the Right Fit
I am asked on a daily basis about finding the right fit. I am not talking about a mate, but about the right bra. It is estimated that over 80 percent of women are wearing the wrong size bra, which means that only 20 percent of us are reaping the benefits from well-fitting bras. You […]
Offering the Latest in Laser Hair Removal
Spring is right around the corner, and as you shed your coats and sweaters, you reveal the body that has been hiding beneath all those layers. If unwanted body hair makes you cringe at the thought of wearing a swimsuit, put down your tweezers and razor, and pick up the phone to talk to us […]
Skin Treatments to Protect Your Surgical Results
After your cosmetic facial surgery, you have another very good reason (if you needed one) to care for your skin with suitable products and treatments. You want to enjoy your surgical results for as long as possible, and the best way to do that is to stay healthy, maintain your weight, and, of course, take […]
What Makes Us Different: Our 5 Core Values
The Sullivan Centre’s Core Values Every business has its mission statement—you can find our mission statement on our home page. We’ve built our practice around five core values, each of which we have carried with us since founding The Sullivan Centre in 1996. Let us share them with you. 1. We’re a husband-and-wife team We started Sullivan Centre […]
The Finger Test
The Finger Test for Sunblock It’s in the middle of a busy office day. Dina is patiently waiting for 10 seconds of my time. She sees a break in the schedule and hands me a glass of water. As I am thinking “how thoughtful of her,” I notice a brown skimming on top of the […]
Free Advice Is Often Not Free
Be Wary of Free Advice It would be quite easy to become cynical about the plastic surgery industry these days. Let me explain. A few days ago, a young lady called the office inquiring about our services. She seemed particularly interested in skin care, so we offered her an appointment with Dina. When she was […]
Dr. Mike’s Thoughts on Periorbital Juvéderm
<>h3>Periorbital (Around the Eye) Juvéderm So far this year, the demand for Juvéderm® has been extraordinary. I attribute this increase to more marketing by Allergan, as well as to the positive experiences of lots of patients. The area of injection where I am seeing the greatest interest lately is under the eyes, known as periorbital […]
Skin Care at 23…
Life Lessons: Skin Care at 23… After having worked at The Sullivan Centre for almost a year now, I truly feel like I have learned many valuable life lessons. One of the most important things that I am now aware of is the importance of skin care. As someone who is in her early twenties, […]
