
Kris Jenner, momager of bride-to-be Kim Kardashian, went under the
knife in front of their entire E! audience (would you expect anything
less?) for a “mini face lift” as part of her preparation
for Kim’s August 20th nuptials. Inspired Mrs. Jenner’s
pre-wedding nip-tuck, we turned to some leading plastic surgeons to see
what tweaks are popular for today’s bridal parties.
Dr. Nathan Newmann, Beverly Hills, CA
“The Stem Cell Lift is ideal for brides-to-be and their moms
because it is a scar free, knife-free procedure performed under local
anesthesia and the results are natural,” says Newmann. During the
procedure, the patient’s own fat is harvested, and using a
patent-pending process, the number of stem cells are doubled or tripled
before the fat is repositioned back in the face. “Brides are ready
for their big day in just four weeks from the procedure. They look
better but not ‘done.’”
Dr. Davis B. Nguyen, Beverly Hills, CA
“No mom wants a ‘turkey’ neck in the wedding photos,
so naturally, face lifts are the first choice for moms. A good time to
do this is six months before the wedding to ensure ample time for
healing,” says Nguyen. “One of the most popular and common
procedures for brides is the Endoscopic brow lift. The endoscopic
approach, combined with fibrin glue, eliminates scars and results in
faster healing—reduced from three weeks to three days. Most
importantly, the results are extremely natural.”
“In terms of non-invasive procedures, brides and their moms dread
sunken eyes with dark circles, so almost all of my bridal patients, both
brides-to-be and moms, see me for under-eye-filler (Restylane and
Juvederm) one month before the wedding.”
Dr. Rebecca Giles, Malibu, CA
“For brides, it really depends on how many months we have before
the big day,” says Giles. “If we have a lot of time, I like
to map out a plan with several different aspects, laser, injectables,
facials…As for quick-fixes, the hyaluronan fillers are great. Two
weeks before the wedding it’s pretty safe to inject them. And if
the bride isn’t happy with the results, these fillers are easily
removed with hyaluronidase. Botox is trickier. I would never recommend
trying injectables for the first time so close to a major event where
photographs will be taken.”
“Mothers of the bride tend to go for more aggressive procedures if
they are months out from the wedding: think laser
resurfacing—either ablative or not. They also like fillers and
Botox, too.”
“My best advice is to embark on a treatment plan early—go
for a consultation right after getting engaged. I have no scientific
basis for saying this, but a relaxed patient heals faster and better
than an anxious one, in my experience.”
Dr. Norman Leaf, Beverly Hills, CA
“There are two new procedures that seem to be tailor-made for
pre-nuptial touch-ups,” says Leaf. “The new Ulthera machine
treatment, an ultra-sound treatment that tightens skin and deeper
tissues without surgery, lasers or acids. It’s particularly useful
for the jowls and the neck, but the forehead area can be substantially
improved as well. There is virtually no downtime and the collagen
that’s created by the treatment gives a secondary boost six months
after treatment.”
“[The other procedure is] our proprietary Intensive Vita-Infusion
Facial. This consists of an hour-long facial…and a unique other
modality: while you are relaxing and having your face pampered, your
entire body is being nourished and strengthened by an intravenous
infusion of essential vitamins, minerals, and nutrients administered by
one of our registered nurses. You emerge with renewed energy, boosted
immune system, and a glowing face.”
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