Bungalux declares Fleming-Mayer Melashade SPF 30 a must for summer 2012

The Beverly Hills Institute is turning heads in Hollywood again this year – but this time it’s for products rather than our surgical results. LA-based real-estate, lifestyle, and design-savvy site Bungalux chose our Melashade SPF 30 Antioxidant Sunblock as a must-have item for beaching and playing this summer.

We’re a little biased, but in the skincare room we’ve long loved this sunblock for its matte finish, silk texture, and golden tint. We love it even more for what it’s missing…. no fragrance, no preservatives, no white cast, and no greasy feel. Men and women of any age finally can enjoy putting on their obligatory SPF!

We’re so thrilled to see our favorite product find its way out of the office and onto the beach.

Melashade SPF 30 Antioxidant Sunblock ($50) is available for purchase by calling the office of The Beverly Hills Institute at 800-854-8823.

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Look at Kim Kardashian and you see the ideal hairline. Her hair frames her face perfectly, no matter what hair style she selects. She is among the fortunate few. Other women struggle with high hairlines that distract from their facial beauty. Many women have a large forehead secondary to an inherited high hairline; other women unfortunately find themselves with a high hairline following cosmetic surgery. A high hairline gives women a balding, masculine appearance , so they spend a lot of time and money finding ways to style their hair in a way that disguises a high forehead to give them their desired look.

Therefore, we developed a new hairline lowering procedure using an Irregular Trichophytic Hairline Incision to bring the proportions of the face into proper balance. The hairline lowering can be performed as an isolated procedure or at the same time as forehead brow lift. With this technique an incision is made within the fine hairs of the hairline and the scalp is brought forward. The appropriate amount of bald forehead skin below the existing hairline is removed. Hair follicles are buried under the skin closure at the completion of the operation, so hair will grow through and in front of that line, giving patients total freedom of hair styling.

This hairline lowering technique is used to enhance or maintain facial proportion and beauty.

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Evolution of Modern Natural Rhinoplasty

April 24, 2012

Rhinoplasty surgery, the most common cosmetic operation in the world, has changed dramatically over the past 35+ years. Previously, the main goal was to reduce the size of the large nose which frequently resulted in the scooped out profile and a pinched, turned up tip.. As patients we should demand and expect more than this [...]

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Beverly Hills Institute Consumer Guide to Successful Cosmetic Surgery By Dr. Toby G. Mayer and Dr. Richard W. Fleming

April 18, 2012

There has been an explosion of doctors and paramedical personnel entering the lucrative world of cosmetic surgery. Unfortunately, consumers are paying the price in the form of bad results and deadly complications. Most of these are preventable if the consumer takes a few steps to prevent this. As evidenced by the recent death of Donda [...]

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The Eyes Have It – Caring for This Very Delicate Skin

April 17, 2012

Reversing age and sun damage in the eye area requires good habits and a little help from the experts. This skin is some of the most delicate on the body. It is completely unable to withstand facial products, polishes, and full-strength tretinoin creams that we use at home to keep the rest of our skin [...]

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Dr. Toby’s Chat Room | Rhinoplasty – Open or Closed Technique

April 11, 2012

I am frequently asked what is the difference between an open vs. closed rhinoplasty. When I was in training, all noses were done closed, meaning all of the incisions were made inside the nose. I did my first open rhinoplasty in 1975. The only difference was, I connected the internal incisions to an external incision between the nostrils. This [...]

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Skin Care & Chemical Peels for the Body

March 21, 2012

Picture this: the angelic complexion of youth, beautiful makeup, perfectly coifed hair, short-sleeved tank or top paired with smart trousers or a skirt. A lovely sight, until a close-up inspection reveals a mottled, crepey chest and advanced signs of sun damage on the arms or legs! All the care taken on our face and dress [...]

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Are there options for permanent Lip Augmentation?

March 1, 2012

While temporary lip injections like Juvederm can last a few months, it is not uncommon for lip augmentation patients to seek a more permanent solution. Temporary fillers are just that… temporary. They require repeated treatments which can lead to additional recovery time and swelling. The market has a number of permanent solutions for patients that [...]

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Is it common to get turned away when considering rhinoplasty?

February 28, 2012

Here is a question that isn’t asked as frequently, but it can be an interesting one to discuss. In some cases, plastic surgeons may decide that you are not a good candidate for the procedure that you are looking to have performed. While uncommon, some plastic surgeons may even turn down a patients request for [...]

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Using Tretinoin (Retin-A) for Stretch Marks

February 17, 2012

Most women know that using rich, moisturizing ingredients like shea and cocoa butter on the belly is a must during pregnancy. They keep the skin moist and softened to help prevent stretch marks from developing during weight gain. What may be news to many people is that tretinoin (commonly known by brand name “Retin-A”) can [...]

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