NEW YORK -- Los Angeles may be the epicenter of cosmetic surgery, but New Yorkers are flocking to hometown plastic surgeons and cosmetic dentists in droves for a totally new look. Capitalizing on the latest extreme makeover craze, the Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry of Sutton Place in New York City has teamed up with award winning plastic surgeon Dr. Anthony LaBruna, as well as a make-up artist and fashion consultant to provide real-life extreme makeovers in true New York fashion.
Nearly seven million cosmetic procedures were performed in the U.S. in 2002, both surgical and non-surgical, according the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons -- an increase of 228 percent from 1997. It is apparent that the great love between Americans and their appearance is one of the defining hallmarks of the national culture.
The new partnership will combine the expertise of Dr. Zachary Papadakis and Dr. Mojgan Fajiram, principals of the Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry of Sutton Place, who have years of experience in cosmetic dentistry specializing in porcelain veneers, with Dr. Anthony LaBruna, director of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery at New York Presbyterian Hospital, Cornell University. Now, the doctors can perform everything from giving patients a new smile to having a nose job, tummy tuck, liposuction and/or breast implants. The doctors reported that New Yorkers want a certain look that is characterized by sophistication, culture and high fashion.
"We are very excited about this alliance," said Fajiram, one of the top women in the cosmetic dentistry profession. "There are a wide variety of beauty makeover options thanks to modern plastic surgery and cosmetic dentistry procedures and now we can provide our patients with the very best care for a total makeover." According to the Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry of Sutton Place the number of cosmetic dentistry procedures it has conducted has skyrocketed, doubling in number from 2001 to 2002.
Eighty-five percent of Americans believe an unattractive smile makes a person less appealing to the opposite sex, according to American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD). Farijam added, "Most of our clients' goals are to simply enhance their appearance and improve their self-confidence. The effects of a new smile on a person are far-reaching. It can achieve huge mental and physical excitement among my patients and I find this extremely rewarding."
Source: The Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry of Sutton Place