Trend attributed to selfies, longer work careers By Steve Twedt, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette January 1, 2015 | 11:55 am PITTSBURGH Plastic surgeon Leo McCafferty believes selfies have something to do with it. There are all of these pictures and you say to yourself, I look older than I feel, Dr. McCafferty says. People are working longer and people want to look as young as they feel. Whatever the reason, the number of middle-aged and older men signing up for cosmetic surgery has increased nearly threefold in the past 15 years as guys seek a more youthful appearance, or at least a delay before the telltale sags of aging settle in. Financial adviser Jim Wehrheim, 64 with no plans of retiring, sought out Dr. McCafferty six years ago about a double chin that threatened to overtake his jawline. I did it for myself, he says. I just didnt like the way I looked. Its a familiar theme among his male patients, McCafferty said. I think certainly theres an element of vanity, but a certain amount of vanity is good. We need to kind of take care of ourselves. Another patient of Dr. McCaffertys, Bruce, a 55-year-old executive from Chicago who underwent a … Continue reading →

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) January 02, 2015 In order to give back to their wonderful patients, The Art of Plastic Surgery is offering a number of exciting specials for the month of January. All patients who schedule an appointment prior to Jan. 31, 2015 for a breast augmentation procedure in Chicago will receive $500 off. Patients should be sure to schedule their initial consultation before all available spots are booked. To schedule an appointment, contact The Art of Plastic Surgery at (773) 763-3990 and mention this special. Additionally, patients can take advantage of a new non-surgical technique: Ultherapy. With this special offer, patients can undergo an Ultherapy brow lift for only $700. This incredible deal is only available through the end of January. Ultherapy is a non-invasive and safe alternative to facelift surgery with virtually no downtime. Numerous patients find this alternative procedure especially favorable with the start of a new year. Dr. Wiener, board-certified plastic surgeon at The Art of Plastic Surgery, explains the appeal of ultherapy, stating, "We use focused ultrasound energy to stimulate the skin's natural collagen production process. It can be useful against signs of aging and sun exposure around the brow as well as under the … Continue reading →