Going To Great Lengths For Arms Like Michelle Obama’s

Women everywhere are clamoring to get arms just like First Lady Michelle Obama.

Rita Badawe loves to shop, but the flabby skin under her arms makes her uncomfortable when trying on clothes. We went to Debra C in Beverly Hills where the 30-year-old administrative assistant tried on sleeveless clothes.

She said, “When I look at Michelle Obama’s arms I feel like, ‘Wow, I wish I could get that look, how could I get it?’ I feel like I have ham hocks. It’s sad.”

She is getting married in a few months and wants to have taut arms like Michelle Obama for her wedding day. So she went to board certified plastic surgeon Nicholas Nikolov to have liposuction on her upper arms.

He said, “What we want to take away is some of this fat here, and also make sure it’s not hanging. And get a little bit of a tighter look.”

An excited Rita was wheeled into the operating room. The doctor makes a small incision, then sucks out the excess fat from her arms. After the fat is removed, a laser is inserted. A laser is used to firm up the skin. The entire procedure took one hour.

Now, Rita is on her way to having arms exactly like the first lady.

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July 22, 2012

New Smart Lipo Procedure Promises Less Scarring, Better Results

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) — There’s a new alternative to traditional liposuction that promises less down time, minimal scarring and better results.

“Smart Lipo” is a procedure that uses a laser fiber enclosed in a thin tube that is inserted through a small incision in the skin to remove unwanted fat.

It only takes 45 minutes and most people can return to work the following day.

“The beauty of this procedure is the fact that we can do it under local anesthesia,” said Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Nicholas Nikolov.

Smart Lipo costs about $5,000 per area of the body.

Patient Seana Ryan said she was happy with the procedure.

“I’m not really interested in doing anything with the knife per se,” Ryan said. “I just want to do little things that will make me look natural.”

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May 23, 2012

Smartlipo with Dr. Nikolov on The Doctors

April recently lost 25 pounds but cannot seem get rid of what she refers to as her “genetic curse” – her chubby knees. Watch as board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Nicholas Nikolov uses SmartLipo to shape and smooth April’s knees. Plus, see the results of April’s procedure!

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May 8, 2012

Dr. Nikolov Discusses the New Cellulaze Cellulite Treatment on KTLA!

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May 7, 2012

New Cellulaze Treatment Proves Effective Against Cellulite

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) — It’s been called “cottage cheese skin,” and “the orange peel syndrome.” Cellulite is a condition that has women hiding under their clothes or their beach towels.

But now, a new technology can permanently reduce cellulite by 50 to 70 percent.

It’s called Cellulaze, and it’s an FDA-approved surgical laser therapy that attacks the structure of cellulite.

Doctors conduct the procedure under local anesthesia in one to two hours. It costs between $5,000 and $7,000.

“Nothing really gets rid of cellulite 100 percent,” Dr. Nicholas Nikolov says. “However, with Cellulase, we can improve cellulite by 50-70 percent depending on the cause and the amount of cellulite. And this is permanent; it’s not a temporary treatment.”

“Some of the results you see immediately,” Nikolov says. “Two months later, you see a bigger improvement. But the final improvement is finalized after about two years.”

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March 19, 2012

Eyebrow Love: The fuller brow makes its comeback, expert advice

Eyebrows frame the eye and create a powerful balance on the face.

For women, their is no better ally to a pretty eye makeup than a perfectly turned out brow, groomed and highlighted in the right shade that does not conflict with her coloring.

“Eyebrows are back and full again,” says Emmy Award winning makeup artist Melanie Mills, who spoke to me on the phone today from Style Fashion Week LA, where she has spent the last week designing the makeup for fashion stars Anh Volcek, MILA, Skingraft, Ina Soltani and more.

“They frame the eye and set the mood for a makeup, and the more natural fuller, groomed brow is what we are seeing most this season. I love it.” Mills is also sponsoring the Fashion Event with her own line of cosmetics.

To achieve a fuller eyebrow is easier said than actually doing for many women. A lifetime of overtweezing or waxing can destroy the opportunity.

“I use Anastasia’s Brow colors and pencils, and Benefit’s Brow Zings too, along with MAC’s staple ‘Lingering’ brow pencil,” says Mills. “A good rule of thumb is to always feather the color from the top line of the brow, versus filling in from the bottom up.”

“The best thing to do when grooming is follow your natural brow shape. A full brow really does frame your face and emphasise your eyes in a classic way,” says Mills.

There are several ways to effect this look, some surgical, some topical and some cosmetic.

Surgical restoration

For those who have absolutely no eyebrow hair or sparse brows, there is some exciting new techniques that plastic surgeons can do to fill in and fix the issue.

According to the New York Times report – there is a new method for doctors to replace thinning eyebrows: transplanting nape of the neck or leg hair.

Originally developed to help burn victims, the procedure is now growing in popularity with women looking to regain fuller brows, after years of tweezing or even injury or illness.

Hair transplant surgery is the only way to restore eyebrows permanently and it’s also the solution for those who naturally have very fair or sparse brows

Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Nicholas Nikolov is an expert at restoring beauty and symmetry to the face, and spoke with me yesterday from his office in Beverly Hills, CA. about his NeoGraft procedure that has worked very well.

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February 21, 2012

Cellulite treatment Cellulaze delivers results, according to top Plastic Surgeon

Cellulite. You know it, you hate it, and some people are plagued with the sub-dermal adipose (fat) tissue irregularity more than others.

Asians are rarely afflicted with it, ever.

This uneven and dimpled fat layer is a non life-threatening condition that affects almost 90 percent of women and 10 percent of men, and almost always in Westernized nations.

Blame the Industrial revolution, but as people physically worked less in a day and either sat for work or became more sedentary, human bodies began to store fat differently.

No one likes cellulite, and people have been massaging, rolling, beating it and sweating for years trying to make it go away.  Because women carry more subcutaneous fat, the propensity to develop cellulite worsens in their prime childbearing years and especially closer to the menopause stage of life. Women (and some men) often see cellulite build around knees, flanks, thighs and gluteal area during this time in life.

Now the FDA has approved a new technique (used for years overseas) based on some existing liposuction technology, but done in a way that is less invasive and is proven to last with immediate results.

Cellulaze is heralded as the real deal, not the false promise or temporary results of mandatory weekly “packages” of other office visit treatments sold to smooth out cottage cheese thighs.

Common misconceptions about cellulite abound, as large asset-blessed types like Jennifer Lopez can have a smooth deposit of gluteal fat that is pleasing to the eye, but skinny teenagers can be afflicted with “hail damage” on highly visible areas like thighs, hips and buttocks.

Despite the vast amounts of time and money that have gone into trying to find ways to dissolve and smooth out these uneven fat nodules–from lasers to caffeine-laced creams–Cellulaze offers safe FDA approved results in the 50-75% permanent improvement range.

Monsters and Critics spoke to one of the first Cellulaze pioneers in the United States, Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Nicholas Nikolov, who illuminated a bit on this new treatment.

Dr. Nikolov told M&C that Cellulaze was far superior and clinically proven compared to existing cellulite fall-back fixes like Mesotherapy, “Subcision” surgery, Endermologieor some liposuction procedures that could not address the compartmentalized, fibrous nature of these “trapped” fat cells.

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December 5, 2011

Tighten Your Face Before The Holidays

It’s the time of year when you see family and friends that you only see once a year. We all want to look our best so we get our hair and nails done and buy new dresses. But what about those new wrinkles? There are some simple plastic surgery procedures you can do to “tweak” your look just in time to see that third cousin who always looks perfect.

Here’s 5 procedures that Nicholas R. Nikolov, M.D., F.A.C.S. recommends to do before the holidays since they require minimal or no recovery time:
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March 10, 2011

Lift Off!

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The new face of anti-aging procedures

Once upon a time, it was easy. You arrived at a certain age and–if you had the funds and gumption–you got a facelift. Today, the range of elective anti-aging procedures has never been wider. Baffled? You’re not alone. We debunk the anti-aging myths and present the best new procedures from SoCal’s top docs.

Selecting a Specialty

First, define your terms. Cosmetic surgery is concerned with improving the aesthetic appearance of a person, while plastic surgery may include this, or just the reconstruction angle.

Second, find out what a doc does best. Some are known for lifts, others for Botox brilliance and one is a master of butts.

Third, ascertain the doctor’s level of training and expertise. Michael Niccole, M.D., founder and medical director of CosmetiCare Plastic Surgery Center & Med Spa in Newport Beach, advises, “Determine a surgeon’s board certification and be sure which board she or he is certified by. There are a number of pseudo-boards, which provide a false sense of security to consumers; in fact, these boards are not monitored by the government, as one would expect.”

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March 2, 2011

Dr. Nicholas Nikolov discusses Oscar Beauty with RTL German TV

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July 27, 2010

Dr. Nicholas Nikolov showcases Neograft Hair Restoration on KABC-TV Los Angeles!

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July 20, 2010

Bullockproof Best

We love our Sandy, but we rue what it appears she’s done to
her once lovely face. Partly as a reaction to the Best Actress winner’s
masklike presence at the Oscars, image-conscious Angelenos are asking
for a kinder, gentler touch when it comes to anti-aging injectibles.
Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Nicholas Nikolov is known for his
less-is-more approach to Botox and Juviderm-used, respectively, to ease
lines and plump up depressions in the skin. “I prefer to treat new
patients conservatively,” he advises. “It’s much wiser to underdo than
overdo injectibles the first time I see someone, then touch up as
required when they return to see me about two weeks later. An
experienced plastic surgeon can determine the most effective initial
treatment in way that less experienced health professionals do, given
our knowledge of facial musculature and anatomy.

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June 3, 2010

Banding Together

Clinicians take a multi-disciplinary
approach to fighting obesity

By Frank Fraiser

A lot can change at high altitudes. For David G. Davtyan, MD, FACS,
FICS, the thin air at the 2001 Minimally Invasive Surgery Symposium
(MISS) in Snowbird, Utah, caused him to become short of breath. He
called his wife and gasped, “My fat is taking over my lungs!”

Davtyan had gradually reached a size that was causing him to tire
easily, but because he was successful in his career and personal life,
he wasn’t ashamed of his weight. It wasn’t until he attended an MISS
presentation given by Guy-Bernard Cadiere, MD, PhD, on laparoscopic
adjustable gastric banding that Davtyan considered undergoing the
procedure.

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May 10, 2010

Trade in breast implants like an old car?

Women shouldn’t get the idea that changing breast sizes is as simple
as trading in a used car.

But some Hollywood celebrities are acting that way.

“Stars are treating breast surgery like getting a new car,” says
Beverly Hills cosmetic surgeon Dr. Nicholas Nikolov. Celebrities decide
that their implants “are too big, too small, or they are uncomfortable.
So they trade them in for a different model.”

He cites TV personality Sharon Osbourne, singer/designer Victoria
Beckham and actress Denise Richards among the stars
who have had their breast implants removed or plan to do so.

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April 09, 2010

Cosmetic Surgery Isn’t Vain – It’s Survival

When does cosmetic surgery stop being about looking better
and start being about survival? 

It is no secret that beautiful people are revered.

We are all
painfully aware that each A-list celeb can be described as beautiful…if
not drop-dead gorgeous. Just take a look at George Clooney, Angelina
Jolie and Brad Pitt…

And now a recent study proves that human
beings are hard wired to actually prefer beautiful people. Couple that
with the legion of books which all hail the science of beauty, including
“Survival of the Prettiest” by Nancy Etcoff… all which lead us to
conclude that beauty is not quite as “skin deep” as stipulated by the
popular expression. A recent study conducted by ABC’s 20/20 shows that
human beings react more warmly to a person in distress if they are
beautiful. Which begs the question, are people really that shallow?

The answer, which is based in scientific fact, lends some much needed
insight…human beings are simply reacting to their own genetic instinct
when they appreciate and are drawn to beautiful people. But when you
combine the symptoms of “coveting beauty” to what can best be described
as a rocky economy you get an outcome that few could have predicted, a
spike in what many are labeling “survivalist” plastic surgery.

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April 12, 2010

Some Docs Find Lap-Band Ads Tough to Stomach

HEALTH CARE & BIOTECH: Beverly Hills
practitioners fear treatment is pushed as a quick fix.

By Deborah Crowe

The thousands of dollars that a controversial Beverly Hills surgery
center spent promoting its Lap-Band weight-loss procedure on billboards
around Los Angeles has been a mixed blessing for some lower-key
competitors in the 90210 ZIP code.

Dr. David Davtyan and Dr. Nicholas Nikolov appreciate the benefit
their own practices have received from the free publicity given to the
Lap-Band as a less invasive alternative to gastric bypass surgery.

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Dr. Nikolov talks with GMTV

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Men under the knife

Plastic surgery is becoming more attractive to
men looking to recapture their youth

By Sara Cardine

 Dr. Nicholas Nikolov appears on “The Doctors”

Dr. Nicholas Nikolov has
developed what he calls a Nick-Tuck procedure. This facelift is
performed while the patient is awake, with only local sedation.

*The following video contains images of an actual surgical procedure. These images are graphic and may be disturbing.* 

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March 23, 2010

Facelift Performed While You’re Awake – Today on “The Doctors”

Non-surgical procedures have seen a boost in recent years largely
because many fear the long recovery period associated with cosmetic
surgery procedures. There are some physicians who have found a
happy medium for their patients that balances the more dramatic effects
of surgery while minimizing pain and downtime.

Facelift
is a very popular surgery amongst those looking to remove fine lines
and wrinkles and restore skin’s youthful tightness. However,
traditional facelift procedures involve some uncomfortable recovery and
significant swelling and bruising. Often several weeks pass before a
patient is really able to see the full results. New advances in
facelift technique are minimizing that recovery period and patients are
seeing their results sooner than ever.

Recently featured on The
Doctors, Beverly Hills cosmetic surgeon Dr. Nicholas Nikolov has
developed what he calls a Nick-Tuck procedure. This facelift is
performed while the patient is awake, with only local sedation.
Additionally, Dr. Nikolov uses a fibrin glue to help adhere the skin
flap back to the underlying tissues. He says that this technique helps
reduce some of the signs of surgery such as bruising, swelling, and
discomfort. Dr. Nikolov also uses a smaller incision than with
classical facelift, so that the patient has less scarring as well.

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January 31, 2010

Women have more help aging naturally

by Laura Elder

Victoria Homann is a firm believer in aging
gracefully. She exercises, eats nutritious foods and makes regular
visits to the League City practice of Dr. Elena Geppert, a plastic
surgeon.

But Homann, 48, isn’t ready for anything as drastic as a full face-lift. She hopes to avoid that for some time.

So
Homann, a grandmother who sells nutraceutical supplements for a living,
visits Geppert’s Harbour Plastic Surgery, 3033 Marina Bay Drive, for
minor procedures. Those include laser skin resurfacing and injectables
such as Botox, and hyaluronic acid fillers that help plump her face and
fill in lines. Homann said her favorite procedure is Sculptra
Aesthetic, a polylactic acid approved last year for cosmetic use, to
correct lines and folds. Sculptra is commonly referred to as the
“liquid face-lift.”

The recession hasn’t stopped U.S. consumers
from seeking professional help to turn back time. In 2008, doctors
performed 12 million plastic surgery procedures. But the economy has
changed the type of procedures in demand, observers say.

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December 02, 2009

 Dr. Nicholas Nikolov discusses plastic surgery trends with Colin Stewart!

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November 24, 2009

There are many options in breast augmentation
to consider such as what type of implant, whether to place it above or
below the muscle, and where to place the incision. Traditionally women
had only two options in their implants – saline or silicone. Several
doctors around the country are participating in an FDA investigation
into a new implant called The Ideal Implant.

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November 12, 2009

The Nikolov Center for Plastic Surgery is featured on AmericanHealthAndBeauty.com.

Our Philosophy

Plastic surgery is an important personal decision and event in your
life. Enhancing and improving your natural assets are the objective of
plastic surgery, so procedures are designed specifically around your
needs and desires, keeping in mind what is appropriate for you.

We
welcome you to come to our office for a consultation and to spend as
much time as you need discussing your expectations and desires. We are
committed to helping you understand all of your options before you
decide what is best for you

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November 12, 2009

Dr. Nicholas Nikolov shares his thoughts about the economy and aesthetic

Plastic surgery
is a commonality in our society now as has an increasing desire for
youth. In this economy, people are still getting procedures done,
though perhaps differently than before. Board certified plastic surgeon
Dr. Nicholas Nikolov
of The Nikolov Center for Plastic Surgery recently spoke with the
Beverly Hills Courier about his views on the economy and its effect on
plastic surgery. Appearing young is no longer just about vanity, it’s
about getting or keeping employment.

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October 23, 2009

Plastic Surgery Can Often Gauge The Economy, Says Dr. Nikolov

Plastic surgery is on a huge surge in
American culture where more than $10
billion was expended on it in 2008, a figure
expected to quadruple by 2015.

The old saying “youth is wasted on
the young” rings with a high shrill these
days. The advent of modern technology
and the Internet has gone the fastest period
of modernization ever to the business
environment. Looking savvy and vibrant
often means the difference between
becoming employed or staying employed.
One must have experience and a youthful
fresh appearance to stay competitive
whether in the executive suite or in the
general workforce.

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October 7, 2009

 ”It’s a cultural change,” says Dr.
Nicholas Nikolov, a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon who has recorded a 30
per cent increase in male clients over the past three years. “The
perception is that people who are energetic and capable look youthful.
Patients want to look younger so that the outside matches their
enthusiasm and vigour inside.” – Dr. Nicholas Nikolov

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September 15, 2008 

How to Score a 10: Plastic Surgery for Men

According to movies, television shows and best selling
novels, the ideal look for a man must include 6 pack abs, a chiseled
jaw line, perfect pecs and oh, flawless skin… a tall order for even the
macho-est of the species.

So, more and more…men are turning to NIPS/ tucks and implants to achieve perfection.

In
a recent phenomenon, men now represent a growing segment of the
aesthetic surgery market. According to a February, 2008 consumer
survey, 57% of men approve of cosmetic surgery, with 20% saying they
would consider plastic surgery. Surprisingly, seventy-nine percent
(79%) of American men surveyed say they would not be embarrassed if
people, in addition to their family and close friends knew they had
undergone cosmetic surgery. Renowned plastic surgeon, Dr. Nicholas
Nikolov of The Nilolov Center in Beverly Hills, states “approximately
20% of my facelift patients are men.”

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