Guaranteed to Look Fabulous!! Calendar

Long Term Goals

Time before Special Event**	Hair Restoration	Tumescent Body Liposculpture	Eyelid Lifts	Smartlift™ Facelift procedure
8 - 12 months
6 - 8 months
4 - 6 months
2 - 4 months

Guaranteed to Look Fabulous!! Calendar™-Short Term Goals

Time Before Special Event**	Microderm-abrasion	Laser Hair Removal	Photofacial	Botox	Fillers	Signature Facials
2 - 4 months
1 - 2 months
1 - 2 weeks
Right Before

** Times before the event are an estimate and vary from individual to individual. Always consult with the surgeon about your particular case. In some cases, certain procedures can be performed with no untoward effect on photos, later than is suggested above.

Repeated marks in the same column mean that the procedure should be done more than once, in most cases about 6 weeks apart.

Best Kept Secrets of the Glitterati…

Did you ever wonder if every picture of your favorite celebrity is air-brushed or re-touched? Is it really possible to have such dewy skin and a milky smooth face? Yes, it is. When you are planning for your big wedding day, consider borrowing a secret from the “beautiful people”. Plan out your beauty agenda, make a timetable and then really stick to it. The great benefit to this plan is that you will be investing in your future as well as creating good beauty habits.

The most luxurious finery in the world cannot give you a young, fresh appearance. Looking great starts with taking the time to work on what lies underneath. And a naturally beautiful face will make any dress look beautiful. So while you are shopping around for the perfect dress or suit, keep in mind to accomplish first things first. Your face and skin should get high priority when you plan for your big day.

First and foremost: Are you happy with your appearance? Do your eyes look firm and healthy or do you have bags that always make you look tired? If you choose to wear a dress with a décolleté, you may want to consider whether your neck is shown to its greatest advantage. In order to prepare properly for this situation, consider facial cosmetic surgery. Facelifts and eyelifts have come a long way since your grandmother’s era. No longer do you need to go on a long, hush-hush trip to the “spa” so that no one can see you heal while your face is covered in bandages.

The newest developments in cosmetic surgery live by the mantra: Minimal Risk, Maximal Gain. Most procedures are performed under local anesthesia with occasional light IV sedation. Procedures are performed in state of the art office suites and downtime is drastically reduced from the past. For eyelifts the downtime is about 1 week and for facelifts such as the Smartlift™ Quick Recovery Facelift, the downtime is about 1-2 weeks. Bandages are minimal in both procedures.

It is not just the increased convenience that has brought cosmetic surgery into the new age. Modern research has shown doctors how to improve healing and scarring compared to years past. A better understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the skin and muscle has optimized facial cosmetic surgery. For example, many clients may be candidates for a “transconjunctival blepharoplasty” (which is a lower lid procedure to relieve bags, puffiness and wrinkles under the eyes), that is performed from inside the eyelids. There is no external scar so the eyes look just young and beautiful.

Facelifts have come a long way as well. Many women have been afraid to get facelifts in the past, for fear of being restricted to certain hairstyles. The Smartlift™ Quick Recovery Method uses a new type of approach developed by Dr. Prasad that allows women to wear their hair up without the typical hair loss seen with a traditional facelift. The procedure is a popular choice with many people who are seeking a facelift and a necklift with natural and subtle results.

Other cosmetic procedures to consider that may make you feel more confident in front of the camera are hair restoration and body liposuction. Hair loss occurs in 20-40 percent of men and 10-20 percent of women, depending on their age group. Most often it is genetic. Medications such as Propecia and Rogaine can halt the progress of hair loss, but they can’t replace that which has been lost. At this time these medications have been approved by the FDA for men only, but there is research underway to study its safety and efficacy in women.

The newest techniques of follicular micro-graft hair restoration are performed under local anesthesia and are performed with tiny follicular grafts so that a natural result is possible. In particular, a natural and youthful hairline is feasible with this microscopic approach. Hair is harvested from the band that encircles the back of the scalp. This hair is permanent and not susceptible to the usual causes of hair loss. Depending on the color, thickness and curl of the hair, it is possible to restore only some of the lost hair in order to achieve a significantly fuller appearance. This technique can also be used to fill in old “hair plug” methods that were performed in the past. Hair restoration requires some major planning because at least 6 months are needed to see significant hair growth and coverage. The results vary by the individual case.

Body liposuction is no longer the horrible bloody ordeal shown on plastic surgery reality shows. New methods have evolved such as the Tumescent technique that uses local anesthesia and fine cannulas to gently remove fat. The primary aim in tumescent liposuction is body sculpting rather than body fat loss. This means that “problem areas” are targeted to contour the body. It is not a good method for weight loss. Since the cannulas have a small diameter and are more efficient, there is a lot less trauma to the body under the skin. There is significantly less bruising and swelling and dimpling or sagging of the skin is very rare. The fluid that is used in the tumescent technique contains the anesthetic and has made the procedure virtually painless. The downtime after a tumescent body sculpting procedure is 1-2 days and you usually walk right out of the office.

SmartLipo™ is the first and only laser-assisted lipolysis system to offer a revolutionary and minimally invasive procedure for the removal of fat. Using a high-powered laser, Smartlipo is a new Laser Body Sculpting procedure with less down time and side effects than traditional liposuction. SmartLipo can be a great adjunct to traditional liposuction procedures and it is ideal for treating small areas of the face, neck, arms, knees, back, bra strap, mons pubis, and areas of loose and flabby skin.

After you have addressed the major issues that affect your face and body, it is time to think about the really fun stuff. The “Quick fix, Party fix” has all of the goodies you have ever hoped for so that you will look as radiant as possible.

What is inside this remarkable package?

A remedy for all of the ravages that stress, age, and the environment wage against our faces.

Let’s start with the condition of the skin. As we age, our skin cells turn over less frequently than in the days of our youth. As dead skin cells build up and wait for new cells to appear, the skin can look worn, ashen or rough. Microdermabrasion is the best solution for this condition. Dead cells are gently buffed off using fine mineral crystals that look like sugar to improve the appearance of the skin. These crystals are vacuumed across the skin to stimulate collagen growth beneath the surface of the skin. Collagen is the substance below the skin that is responsible for skin firmness. There is almost no downtime related to this procedure.

For age spots or sunspots, you may want to consider a Photofacial treatment. This will even out the tone of your skin and give it a healthy appearance. PhotoFacial™ uses gentle pulsed light treatments to improve the appearance of sun damaged and aged skin. This treatment will take some planning so make sure you are not too close to your special event.

Many people also select laser hair removal for the face and body to remove undesirable hair growth. When you are the star of a special event, you will have many pictures taken of you at all angles and you don’t want to worry about unsightly hair. And don’t forget the honeymoon! You will want to be bathing suit ready so that you can truly relax. Laser hair removal, is safe, virtually painless and a permanent form of hair removal for all complexions. The laser works by recognizing the melanin or pigment in a hair as it sits against the skin. If you have olive colored, tan or dark skin, it is very important that you seek a well-trained professional to perform this procedure so that is done correctly and the risks are minimized.

Stress and time can certainly take their toll on a person. And planning a wedding is certainly not the most relaxing process in the world. Of course, this shows up by causing unwanted lines in the face. Many of our “quick fix- party fix” clients opt for fillers such as Restylane or Radiesse to get that perfect Paris lip pout or to fill in lines along the nose and sides of the mouth. Botox is an option for dynamic wrinkles that are caused from frowning and worrying. Fillers and Botox can have effects for 4-6 months depending on the individual so it is important to plan their timing correctly. There is no real downtime after the procedures, but in the event of some slight bruising, it is better to plan these procedures at least 6-8 weeks before your special event.

Finally right before the special day, we recommend a Le Visage Special Occasions Signature Facial so that you will look as radiant as you feel. Or for a really special treat, call ahead and experience a luxurious Le Visage Couples’ Facial Pour Homme et Femme in a private and soothing environment. This may be just the pick me up you need in the whirlwind of planning and organizing right before the party.

Be the Best Looking Bride Ever!

Don’t forget that the most important part of planning for your special day is to have fun while you are doing it. If you set up your goals carefully and take all the time you need to get your tasks accomplished, you should be relaxed, merry and carefree and have the best pictures of your life!

About Dr. Prasad:

Dr. Prasad has helped countless brides, grooms, and family members work up to their big special day. Many of his clients swear that his gentle influence made the planning and stress more bearable.

Dr. Prasad has been widely recognized for spectacularly natural results of his work. He practices on the Upper East Side of Manhattan and in Garden City, Long Island and he has been in practice for over 10 years. He is sought out by patients from all over the country and internationally because of his technique and his minimal risk approach.