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by Alison Wood for Elevate Magazine March/April 2009, www.elevatemagazine.com A decade-by-decade guide to putting your best face forward. Wondering what your skin will look like down the road? Take a peek at your parents. Genetics play a key role in how skin ages. But professionals say how you live those years is equally important. "They…
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Farzana Merchant gambled on a better nose – and won a brand new outlook on life. by Marissa Stapley-Ponikowski for Elevate Magazine July/August 2009, www.elevatemagazine.com At first glance, you'd never guess Farzana Merchant—a soft-spoken, 24-year-old pension fund specialist—is a poker whiz who plays weekly games with her colleagues and competes in tournaments. And you'd certainly…
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Demi Moore has denied ever having plastic surgery but her youthful beauty leaves people wondering, "has she or hasn't she?" from Elevate Magazine January/February 2010, www.elevatemagazine.com Then Demi Moore, 47, recently denied ever having plastic surgery. The actress's beautiful skin and radiant features make her look at least 10 years younger than her true age.…
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Maclean's Magazine April 26, 2010, www.macleans.ca Browlift To reduce forehead wrinkles, you'll need a browlift. The "endoscopic" approach involved making several small incisions then using fine instruments to modify the forehead muscles to decrease wrinkles and lift eyebrows. The "open" approach creates a cut across the top of the scalp, hidden in the hair. Then…
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A recent study shows that airway concerns are a major reason many patients seek revision for rhinoplasty, Toronto surgeon Dr. Richard Rival explains. He says surgeons need to pay special attention to this during initial rhinoplasty surgeries. Toronto, Ontario (November 2013) — Many patients who return to the operating room following cosmetic nose surgery complain…
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Dr. Richard Rival, a board-certified facial plastic surgeon specializing in rhinoplasty in Toronto, says the incidence of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) symptoms often correlates with postoperative satisfaction for rhinoplasty patients. Toronto, Ontario (April 2013) – Rhinoplasty patients' body images may be an indicator of their satisfaction with their results, says Dr. Richard Rival (www.rivalcosmeticsurgery.com). Dr.…
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Popular non-surgical cosmetic procedures may be the reason that fewer people are opting for a face lift, Toronto facial plastic surgeon Richard Rival says. Canadian statistics are hard to come by, but the U.S. saw a 9% drop in facelifts last year. Toronto, Ontario (June 2012) – Dr. Richard Rival says he's not surprised by…
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Dr. Richard Rival, a rhinoplasty specialist in Toronto, responds to recent speculation about young female celebrities who have allegedly had plastic surgery, and explains what he believes to be the appropriate age for surgery. Newmarket, Ontario (October 2011) – Dr. Richard Rival is responding to the impact young female celebrities have on girls and pre-teens,…
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In a recent article in Elevate, a leading anti-aging and wellness magazine, Dr. Richard Rival discusses cosmetic surgery financing options and notes that his patients often see their cosmetic procedures as personal investments. Toronto, Ontario (February 2011) – Dr. Richard Rival recently received recognition as a cosmetic surgery expert in an article in Elevate magazine…
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Dr. Richard Rival emphasizes the important union of health and beauty for his facial cosmetic surgery patients. That's why he coordinates patient care with other physicians like eye doctors to improve his patients' lives. Toronto, Ontario (May 2010) – Dr. Richard Rival, a facial plastic surgeon performing , is working closely with other medical specialists…
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While "injectable" nose jobs in Toronto are often touted as a cheap and easy substitute for certain types of nose surgery, Toronto facial plastic surgeon Dr. Richard Rival explains why these procedures may offer less permanent results and fewer benefits than surgical rhinoplasty. Toronto, Canada (February 2009) - In recent months Dr. Richard Rival, a…
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Noninvasive and minimally-invasive cosmetic surgery options are taking off as many younger patients elect to undergo smaller-scale enhancements. Dr. Richard Rival, a facial plastic surgeon in Toronto, finds that while surgical approaches are sometimes necessary, injectables can effectively treat premature signs of aging as well. Toronto, Ontario, Canada (December 2008) - Minimally-invasive cosmetic enhancements like…
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