Covid and Injectables

January 14, 2021

There has been significant fanfare on news media regarding dermal filler therapy and COVID-19 vaccinations. Specifically, there was a report that patients with dermal fillers experience swelling following vaccination for COVID-19. As with many things in 2020/2021, the emotions of this report have largely overshadowed

Consultation at Ocean Drive Plastic Surgery

January 8, 2021

What to expect at your initial consultation We believe that Plastic Surgery is not a commodity, or a procedure. Rather, Plastic Surgery is an experience. This experience begins at our initial consultation. Ocean Drive Plastic Surgery is designed to provide an elegant, comfortable and friendly

Xeomin

December 30, 2020

Introducing Xeomin, the new and improved Botox treatment We are thrilled to be the only elite provider of Xeomin on the Treasure Coast. By now, everyone has heard of Botox in one form or another. Botox was a quantum leap forward in non-surgical facial

What is Arnica Montana?

December 21, 2020

At Ocean Drive Plastic Surgery, we believe that many homeopathic therapies are safe and effective, and in the context of plastic surgery, many homeopathic therapies provide a synergistic effect. One of the best examples of this is Arnica Montana (called Arnica for short). Arnica is

Picture of women's torsa wearing black bra

What Makes Breast Augmentation Unique

December 21, 2020

The majority of cosmetic plastic surgery procedures are designed to bring our appearance into the societal norm. Take, for example, eyelid lifts (i.e., blepharoplasty). Over time, many of us develop excess upper eyelid skin, as well as bags in our lower eyelids, and sometimes we

Woman's breast during augmentation process

Breast Augmentation – Approaches to enhancement

December 21, 2020

There are a number of different incisions used regarding breast augmentation. They all have advantages and disadvantages. With the recent FDA approval of silicone implants, the use of each incision has changed because most women want silicone implants, which do offer a superior look and

Radiess versus Juvederm vs Restylane

November 24, 2020

Why both are necessary. Why you may want both. The past decade has been an extremely exciting time for advanced in nonsurgical plastic surgery care. Aesthetic plastic surgeons have added a number of nonsurgical treatment offerings to their toolbox. At the forefront of these advances lies

Limited Incision Facelift with Eyelid Lift

October 12, 2020

The most common surgical combination we provide for the aging face is our Ocean Drive Limited Incision Facelift in conjunction with upper eyelid lift. There is a natural symmetry between a youthful appearing face, and bright vibrant eyes. Upper eyelid surgery, also known as an

Permanent vs. Hyaluronic Acid Fillers

September 28, 2020

There has been an explosion in the field of “dermal fillers” over the last 10 years. Up to the last decade, there had been mere flirtations with the idea of injecting substances into the face to improve appearance. The first attempt was with liquid silicone

Breast Implants for Athletes

May 20, 2020

Strong is the new version of sexy. In the last decade, women athletes have clearly established themselves as a new paradigm of performance and beauty. Fitness, athletic performance, and female beauty have galvanized into a new standard of attraction and beauty. We at Ocean Drive

What Bra Size Will I Be?

May 20, 2020

What Bra Size Will I Be? Bra Size vs Breast Size Bra size or cup size is not always easy to predict from your breast size. While the terms are related, their meanings are different. Our patients commonly ask what “bra size” they will be

Laser and Light Therapies

June 5, 2019

Laser and light therapies are very popular service offerings in the cosmetic, dermatologic, and medical spa industries.

Mini Mommy Makeover

May 28, 2019

Mini Mommy Makeover in Vero Beach, FL One of our most potent offerings here at Ocean Drive Plastic Surgery is the proverbial “Mommy Makeover”.

Pectoralis Major Muscle in Breast Augmentations

March 17, 2015

Pectoralis Major Muscle in Breast Augmentations Breast enhancement procedures such as breast augmentations, commonly involves manipulation of the Pectoralis Major muscle. The majority of our breast augmentations are placed underneath the pectoralis major muscle to some degree. This requires a deep, comprehensive understanding of the muscle,

Xeomin vs BOTOX, which is better? • Dr. Alan Durkin

June 5, 2014

XEOMIN versus BOTOX, What is Better? Xeomin is one of the newer neuromodulators out on the market. Xeomin®, is FDA approved for for the treatment of glabellar lines. Xeomin is the next generation neurotoxin. At Ocean Drive Plastic Surgery, we offer both Xeomin® and Botox to our

Dr. Gross Skincare, Why our Patients Love it!

April 20, 2014

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare™ True beauty is achieved when we FEEL beautiful. Some of the most beautiful people in the world won’t even truly accept of legitimately feel beautiful because they don’t feel their skin is truly beautiful. One of these reasons is that they

XEOMIN, BOTOX, or Dysport? • Dr. Alan Durkin

September 4, 2013

Choosing Between BOTOX, Dysport, and Xeomin Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) was a quantum leap forward in plastic surgery. It provides a nonsurgical reproducible and safe therapy for facial wrinkles, hyperhydrosis (excessive sweating in armpit), and blepharospasm. It has enjoyed complete market dominance since its inception nearly 10

Vero Beach Physician’s Symposium Raises $17K

March 12, 2013

Vero Beach Physician’s Symposium Raises $17K The 14th Annual Physician Symposium and Luncheon was held March 1, 2013 and raised over $17,000 for the Women’s Refuge of Vero Beach. Over 100 guests came out to support the prestigious event, which was held at Quail Valley

How Long do Skincare Products REALLY Last?

February 12, 2013

How long do Skincare products REALLY last??? I have been asked this question about skincare products a zillion times in my career and the answer is always the sameit all depends on the particular item! I know, I know, that is a very evasive answer

How Does BOTOX Work?

December 13, 2012

Botulinum Toxin BOTOX, or Botulinum Toxin Type A (onabotulinumtoxin A) is an injectable therapy that reduces facial wrinkling. BOTOX is one of the most common cosmetic procedures performed in plastic surgery. Over 11.8 million BOTOX treatments have been given since 2002. BOTOX comes from the bacteria Clostridium botulinum.

Skin Care for Fitness Models: Prepping for the Show

December 8, 2012

Skin Care for Fitness Models Fitness models, in general, are extremely well hydrated. It is one of their metabolic secrets, so to speak. During peak training, many will drink up to 3-4 liters of water daily, if not more. What is less generally known is

Breast Physiology

March 17, 2012

Importance of Breast Physiology in Breast Surgery Breast aesthetics or how a person's breasts appears in shape and size are important to many women. So, when considering a plastic surgeon, patients often talk to their surgeon about how they wish their breasts to appear after

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Covid and Injectables

Consultation at Ocean Drive Plastic Surgery

Xeomin

What is Arnica Montana?

What Makes Breast Augmentation Unique

Breast Augmentation – Approaches to enhancement

Radiess versus Juvederm vs Restylane

Limited Incision Facelift with Eyelid Lift

Permanent vs. Hyaluronic Acid Fillers

Breast Implants for Athletes

What Bra Size Will I Be?

Laser and Light Therapies

Mini Mommy Makeover

Pectoralis Major Muscle in Breast Augmentations

Xeomin vs BOTOX, which is better? • Dr. Alan Durkin

Dr. Gross Skincare, Why our Patients Love it!

XEOMIN, BOTOX, or Dysport? • Dr. Alan Durkin

Vero Beach Physician’s Symposium Raises $17K

How Long do Skincare Products REALLY Last?

How Does BOTOX Work?

Skin Care for Fitness Models: Prepping for the Show

Breast Physiology

Dive into Vero Beach Plastic Surgery

Ocean Drive Medspa

Facials

Hydrotherapy

Massage

How to Spa

Beauty and the Scalpel Read Dr. Durkin's Editorial

Covid and Injectables

Consultation at Ocean Drive Plastic Surgery

Xeomin

What is Arnica Montana?

What Makes Breast Augmentation Unique

Breast Augmentation – Approaches to enhancement

Radiess versus Juvederm vs Restylane

Limited Incision Facelift with Eyelid Lift

Permanent vs. Hyaluronic Acid Fillers

Breast Implants for Athletes

What Bra Size Will I Be?

Laser and Light Therapies

Mini Mommy Makeover

Pectoralis Major Muscle in Breast Augmentations

Xeomin vs BOTOX, which is better? • Dr. Alan Durkin

Dr. Gross Skincare, Why our Patients Love it!

XEOMIN, BOTOX, or Dysport? • Dr. Alan Durkin

Vero Beach Physician’s Symposium Raises $17K

How Long do Skincare Products REALLY Last?

How Does BOTOX Work?

Skin Care for Fitness Models: Prepping for the Show

Breast Physiology

Dive into Vero Beach Plastic Surgery

Beauty and the Scalpel
Read Dr. Durkin's Editorial