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One of the reasons that the Palmer Celebrity Facelift may be one of the “World’s Best” Facelifts is it’s ability to deal with not only sagging muscle and skin, of the face, but the excess fatty tissue that often accumulates as the face and neck ages. Excess fat can make it difficult to rejuvenate and shape the face using traditional facelifts. The Palmer Celebrity Face Lift uses micro-liposuction techniques to decrease the excess fat throughout the face and neck resulting in a more youthful, aesthetically shaped face once the underlying SMAS muscle layer is tightened and the excess skin is removed. The face can be further rejuvenated by creating a more attractive cheek shape by using fillers like Perlane, Radisse or Juvederm Ultra or by using Cheek Implants. This mult-stage approach provided by the Palmer Celebrity Face Lift can create a more youthful, naturally attractive face using much smaller incisions, with less tissue dissection which results in less healing time….all in about 90 minutes of surgery time.

Dr Francis Palmer
Beverly Hills Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
“What’s Your Number..the palmer code.”

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Radiesse, Perlane and Juvederm are just a few of the fillers that can be injected to shape the face and lips but what makes the outcome, of these fillers, the “best” or “top”?

I think everyone would answer “the results” obtained by using the fillers. More specifically, this means, the ultimate shape of the face and lips after the Radiesse, Perlane or Juvederm was injected.

In order to obtain the desired, aesthetic shape the plastic and cosmetic surgeon has to know what aesthetic shape is ideally attractive in a nam or a woman. Yes, they are different and no, we as plastic and cosmetic surgeons are not taught, during training, what is or is not a beautiful face because no-one until now has even defined what makes a face beautiful. Silly as it may seem, millions of people all over the world are undergoing plastic and cosmetic surgery procedures and treatments, including fillers to shape the face and lips without the understanding of what they are trying to accomplish…which is a more attractive face! Worse yet, the plastic and cosmetic surgeon may not have understanding of the same issue.

Fillers like Radiesse, Perlane and Juvederm Ultra XC are fantastic at augmenting and shaping the cheeks, chin, jawline and even the nose but if placed in the wrong place or in the wrong amount can create a mis-shapen face. Juvederm in the lips can give a beautiful, soft pouty look to the lips if done correctly but when it’s not…the result can be “fish-mouth” which is hardly attractive. So, the question remains: “how do you get the best, top results from your fillers?” Simple, choose a plastic and cosmetic surgeon that can show you he/she understands the aesthetics of facial beauty as outined in my new book which defines the subject “What’s Your Number….the palmer code”

If you want the “Best”, “Top” results, don’t have Rhinoplasty, Face Lift, Eyelid surgery, Rhinoplasty, Cheek Implants, Chin Implant, Breast Augmentation with Implants, Botox, Radiesse, Perlane, Juvederm or any other plastic and cosmetic surgery or procedure until you know what does and does not make your face more attractive.

Trust me, buying this book is the best money you’ll ever spend on yourself. The only way to get the “best”, “top” results is to follow the principles, of “What’s Your Number” and “The Palmer Code” describing beauty and its component parts. That’s what we have done in Beverly Hills (Los Angeles) and in London over and over for more than 2 decades. If a celebrity looks good after plastic and cosmetic surgery, these principles were follwed. When celebrity plastic surgery looks hideous, these principles were ignored.

Dr Francis Palmer
Beverly Hills Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
“What’s Your Number..the palmer code.”

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After performing Facial Contour(R) Facelifts for 15 years here in Los Angeles/Beverly Hills and in London, I envisioned a less invasive, smaller incision Face Lift that could be performed with or without anesthesia in about 90 minutes with a recovery time that’s literally measured in days (not weeks or months like traditional facelifts or necklifts) and the best news is that the “Palmer Celebrity Lift” can make you look 10 years younger!

This minially invasive Face Lift is highly effective for the following reasons:

1. It follows the proper aesthetics of beauty as outlined in my new book: “What’s Your Number…the palmer code.

2. It has all the best parts of the much more invasive traditional Face Lift and Neck Lifts but with much smaller incisions, healing times, bruising and swelling.

3. The end point is a face that’s soft, youthful and more naturally beautiful or handsome because the proper facial features are created or accentuated.

Do not settle for hours of surgery only to look, “pulled”, “wind-swept” or “joker-esque”.….you can be naturally beautifuul or handsome…see if The Palmer Celebrity Lift is right for you. Why not look as good as the top celebrities after their plastic and cosmetic surgery?

Dr Francis Palmer
Beverly Hills Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
“What’s Your Number..the palmer code.”

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Augmenting, or improvong the size and shape of the chin with a Chin Implant.

Just stepped out of the OR where I removed a small, button-style chin implant from a tall rugged-looking man. He came to me seeking a more augmented and defined chin then what he had obtained from the button chin implant that had been placed by another surgeon elsewhere.

This story illustrates my two basic principles of aesthetic plastic and cosmetic surgery, including Chin Implants.

Rule # 1: The Aesthetics of Beauty must be followed. In this case, the small button-style chin implant was not consistent with the aesthetics of beauty and was incapable of making his chin more rugged and masculine. In a word, the procedure, in my opinion, was doomed to failure, from a purely aesthetical sense, once that size and shape of chin implant was selected. At that point it didn’t matter how technically gifted the surgeon was or how much experience the sugeon had with chin implants….the patient’s appearance was not going to be improved, nor was this chin implant capable of increasing his “Number”.

Rule # 2: You, as the consumer have the responsibility of selecting the best, even the World’s best plastic and cosmetic surgeon that you can find…making certain that the surgeon follows the aesthetics of beauty in a way that will improve “Your Number”. Here are four simple steps. on how to choose your plastic and cosmetic surgeon, that will help you in your search.

Never, never and oh, did I mention never use price as your determining factor for sekecting a plastic and cosmetic surgeon to perform your plastic and cosmetic surgery procedure whether it’s a Chin Implant, Rhinoplasty, Face Lift, Breast Augmentation with Breast Implants, Lip Enhancement, Eyelid Surgery, Browlift, Cheek Implants, Tummy Tuck, Botox, Dysport, Radiesse, Restylane, Juvederm or Sculptra. Select your plastic and cosmetic surgeon as if you were a celebrity and you had to have the world’s very best.

Dr Francis Palmer
Beverly Hills Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
“What’s Your Number..the palmer code.”

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So, you’ve been looking in the mirror and you have decided that perhaps a Face Lift is right for you. Now, you must decide where and with whom to have your Facelift. Here are a few things for you to consider in your quest for the World’s Best Face Lift:

1. The most important thing your plastic and cosmetic surgeon must have is the proper
aesthetic judgement
. This dictates how the plastic and cosmetic surgeon plans on
making you more attractive as well as youthful in a natural and appealling manner.
Without a solid grasp of the aesthetics of beauty, your face could look pulled, or
otherwise un-natural, which is NOT more attractive…..no matter how experienced
or skilled the surgeon. Trouble is these all-important beauty aesthetics are not part
of the surgical training or education. The proper aesthetics of beauty are spelled
out in my new book “What’s Your Number…the palmer code” which is a must-read
for all who are interested in plastic surgery as a means to improve themselves
although my book also includes many non-surgical methods of self-improvement.

2. Once you understand the aesthetics of beauty and have identified
“Your Number”, you are ready to explore options on how best to improve and
increase “Your Number”.

3. Now, if you decide a Face Lift will increase “Your Number”, then it’s time to find the
world’s best plastic and cosmetic surgeon. Here is a four-step guide for you to follow on
“How to Choose Your Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeon”.

4. Your Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeon must be an expert in the aesthetics of beauty, be well trained in plastic and cosmetic surgery and experienced in performing Face Lifts. I have been performing Face Lifts for over 20 years and have seen Face Lifts change and evolve over that time into the 21st century, minimally invasive version that I created 5 years ago “The Palmer Celebrity Face Lift”.

Just remember that the most technically talented surgeon who doesn’t understand the aesthetics of beauty will be uncapable of making you look more attractive in a consistent manner, in my opinion. Conversely, there’s simply no substitute for experience and you should and must find the best plastic and cosmetic surgeon that’s proficient in the aesthetics of beauty and highly experienced in performing Face Lifts or whatever plastic and cosmetic surgery procedure you are seeking. This seems the smart thing to do whether you a celebrity seeking plastic surgery or just want to improve “Your Number”.

Dr Francis Palmer
Beverly Hills Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
“What’s Your Number..the palmer code.”

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If you’re interested in Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery Tourism here in the US, you should consider the Palmer Celebrity Face Lift created and performed by World renowned Beverly Hills Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeon Dr Francis Palmer, III. People from all over the world including Europe, Asia and the Middle East come to Beverly Hills for Dr Palmer’s Celebrity Face Lift that’s based upon his beauty principles as outlined in his new book “What’s Your Number…the palmer code” available on Amazon.

The world’s best plastic surgery can be found in Beverly Hills, the plastic and cosmetic surgery capital of the world. The level of training, expertise and aesthetic judgement is truly the world’s best in my opinion and I believe that all patients who can afford the journey and the fees should have their plastic and cosmetic surgery done right here.

Dr Francis Palmer
Beverly Hills Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
“What’s Your Number..the palmer code.”

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If I had to define the world’s best Cheek Augmentation Surgery using Cheek Implants, I could do so with a single phrase “naturally beautiful”. I have been using Cheek Implants, for over 20 years, to shape and contour the face in a subtle, natural yet highly effective manner to create soft beautiful faces in women and rugged, angular faces in men. Yes, quite a few men have Cheek Implants top create a ruggedly handsome face.

I believe, that more than any other plastic and cosmetic surgery procedureCheek Implants must be just the right size and shape to create the proper aesthetic contour. If the Implants are to small, large, wide, thick or the wrong shape….the facial aesthetics will be off and the face looks odd and sometimes downright deformed. Hardly the naturally beautiful or handsome look you wanted to achieve.

When I see patients who have had, what I believe are, an incorrect size and or shape) Cheek Implants there always seems to be a lack of aesthetic understanding on the part of the plastic surgeon and the patient. In many cases, the Cheek Implants were placed in an ill-advised attempt to plump up and fill sagging facial tissues resulting in massively over-sized implants and a deformed face.

Here are my important take away points for anyone seeking Cheek Implants as a way to shape and improve facial appearance.

1. Cheek Implants must be subtle in shape and size….they should enhance not overwhelm the face.

2. Not everyone is a good candidate for Cheek Implants and this is based on the actual shape of your existing cheek bones.
The entire cheek bone should have an ideal aesthetic shape, as outlined in my new book “What’s Your Number…the palmer code. However, it’s quite common for one or both cheek bones to have sections that are ideally shaped and parts that are not. When the majority of the cheek bone is properly shaped, adding a Cheek Implant is likely to make the cheeks and face appear to broad or large and this is something that obviously should be avoided. In that case, fillers like Perlane, Radieese or Juvederm Ultra Plus can be injected to fill and enhance just the deficient segment of the cheek. This is a temporary solution but one that is highly effective and avoids disfiguring the face.

3. When using Cheek Implants, a little augmentation goes a long way.

When augmenting the cheeks with Cheek Implants, using a subtle implant makes the cheek and the entire face attractive…but once the implant is even slightly to large, small or thick…the cheek and the face appear deformed. “A little is good, more is terrible.”

4. Not every Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeon is comfortable using Cheek Implants.

Just this week we had a person contact us via e-mail to say she visited a well known plastic and cosmetic surgeon about possible cheek implants to which the surgeon gave a less than supportive opinion about the merits and benefits of using Cheek Implants to improve the facial appearance. This position, with which I completely disagree should make that patient realize she must seek another plastic and cosmetic surgeon who believes in Cheek Augmentation with Cheek Implants.

Cheek Implants can, will and do alter the facial skeletal shape and as such may be daunting to some plastic and cosmetic surgeons…it’s OK, not everyone has to perform every type of plastic and cosmetic surgery procedure. You do need to find a plastic and cosmetic surgeon that does many Cheek Augmentations with Cheek Implants and who gets a consistently great aesthetic result with Cheek Implants. Why would you go anywhere else?

5. You always, always, get what you pay for.

The best, the top Cheek Implant surgeons will charge accordingly. Beware of discount prices as these may indicate a surgeon with little or no experience.

6. Do be open to adjunct procedures along with your Cheek Implants.

If the tissues of the face and or neck are loose and have sagged, Cheek Implants should never (in my opinion) be used to lift these tissues as this requires an implant that is very large, thick and aesthetically incorrect. When used in this scenario, the Cheek Implant is inconsistent with a naturally youthful and beautiful face. Instead you may wish to tighten, lift and remove excess fat and skin for a face that is shapely and more attractive using our “Palmer Celebrity Facelift.” Think of this as re-draping the tissues over the improved cheek structure once the Cheek Implants have been placed.

Of course Rhinoplasty, Eyelid Surgery, Breast Augmentation with Breast Implants, Botox, Browlifts, Tummy Tucks, Chin Implants and Lip Enhancements can also be done at the same time as Cheek Augmentation.

7. Celebrities are no stranger to Cheek Implants.

I’ve seen numerous pictures of celebrities before and after their alleged plastic and cosmetic surgery and they may have had Cheek Implants to fill and shape their cheeks.

Dr Francis Palmer
Beverly Hills Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
“What’s Your Number..the palmer code.”

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Latest OK magazine has what they say are before and after Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery photos of some of the biggest stars in Hollywood.

Megan Fox and Ashlee Simpson look like they may have done Rhinoplasty to thin the nose and refine the tip. Rhinoplasty remains one of the most common plastic and cosmetic surgery procedures, so it’s no wonder that Celebrities have Rhinoplasty as well.

Tori Spelling is reported to have undergone revision Breast Augmentation with Implants.

Then there’s photos of Demi Moore and Madonna wondering what plastic and cosmetic surgery procedures that they may have done. Looking at these photos it appears that they may have had Cheek Augmentation with Cheek Implants or fillers like Radiesse, Perlane or Juvederm Ultra Plus and their faces show no signs of aging or jowling (over a 11 and 14 year time span) that may indicate that they may have had some type of Face Lift procedure.

Dr Francis Palmer
Beverly Hills Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
“What’s Your Number..the palmer code.”

***Disclaimer: This information is provided for entertainment and educational purposes only and is not intended to prove that any of the above mentioned person(s) has, had, or will ever have any type of plastic surgery treatment or procedure or any affiliation with Dr Francis Palmer.

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OK Magazine this month has a section on Extreme Celebrity Makeovers.

It’s no surprise that Hollywood celebrities have plastic and cosmetic surgery procedures like Breast Augmentation with Implants as OK Magazine suspects might be the case for Pamela Anderson, Heidi Montag and Kate Hudson.

OK magazine has what they say are pictures of the starlets before their Breast Augmentations and photos of them after supposedly having their Breasts Augmented. You take a look but it appears that their Breasts are larger and fuller….this certainly does and would occur after Breast Augmentation with Breast Implants.
Heidi’s nose appears thinner which could be a result of a Rhinoplasty and her lips appear more full and plump that may be an indication of a lip plumping filler like Restylane or Juvederm or even a Lip Implant made of Alloderm, soft silastic or one that’s saline filled. On the same note, there’s a set of photos that suggest Jessica Simpson may also have had Lip Augmentation using fillers or lip implants. Take a look at the article and you decide.

More interesting are photos of Angelina Jolie that appear to show string like protrusions in her neck below the ears. This may indicate that Angelina Jolie may have had a thread type Face Lift where threads are placed under the skin and used to hook and then lift and pull back the skin and tissues of the face and or neck. In some cases, these threads, can begin to erode through the tissues and become visible just under the skin. If that occurs, the threads must be removed before they puncture through the skin creating an opening and scar formation. I used these years ago when they first came out and was unhappy with the results and possible complications. Thread Lifts are used when someone is attempting to avoid any incisions in or around the ears when attempting to lift and tighten the skin. Instead of the Thread Lift, I created The Palmer Celebrity Lift in contrast is what I believe is the best Face Lift in the US and the World because it uses minimal incisions (required when removing excess skin), limited tissue dissection and a very rapid recovery. In my opinion, a better way to go than using sutures or threads to try and lift tissue at the risk of the sutures and or threads coming through the skin or becoming visible.

Dr Francis Palmer
Beverly Hills Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
“What’s Your Number..the palmer code.”

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The best Face Lift in the US and the World must, in my opinion, not only lift and tighten tissues while removing excess fat and skin but must also shape the cheeks in order to achieve a more aesthetically, attractive face. Our Palmer Celebrity Facelift is designed to all of the above. Shaping the Cheeks can be done in minutes using either Radiesse, Perlane or Juvederm Ultra Plus.

Before the Palmer Celebrity Face Lift begins, the cheek area is marked outlining where the filler will be injected. Once the patient is asleep and the Palmer Celebrity Lift has removed the excess fatty tissue, trimmed the SMAS muscle layer, lifted and trimmed the excess skin…the fillers are injected and massaged into the proper shape.

Based on the filler that’s used, the results last between 8 and 12 months at which time the filler can be repeated as an office visit. You can think of this as a yearly maintenance in order for you to maintain a soft, natural and attractive look. Men, the filler can be used in the Cheeks, Chin and Jawline to create angularity and a more ruggedly handsome look.
Of course, Cheek Implants can be used as a permanent method of enhancing the shape of the cheeks.

Botox to decrease unwanted wrinkles, Restylane or Juvederm to enhance the lips or additional plastic and cosmetic surgery procedures like Breast Augmentation with Implants, Eyelid Surgery, Rhinoplasty, Chin Implants, Lip Implants, Tummy Tucks, Thigh Lifts and Buttock Lifts can be performed at the same time.

The take home message when it comes to Face Lifts is to be sure that the Facelift addresses the SMAS layer through elevation, trimming and suturing and not merely folding upon itself or suspension with sutures as these may come apart. The Face Lift should also have the ability to create a soft and naturally feminine face for a woman or a ruggedly handsome face in a man. The Face Lift should NOT create an overly pulled, distorted, stretched mouth or eyebrow distortion as these are not aesthetically pleasing facial characteristics. The best Facelift surgeons may not be in your area and you may need to travel to reach the top Facelift surgeons but the trip will be less expensive than the cost of a revision Face Lift. Read what the print media what the media says about Dr Francis Palmer and his face Lifts. Watch Dr Palmer on TV presenting his face Lift procedures.

Dr Francis Palmer
Beverly Hills Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
“What’s Your Number..the palmer code.”

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