Dr. Alexander Rivkin

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August 1, 2011

Plastic Surgery 2.0: What's promising in non-surgical face and body fixes

There's an arsenal of new non-surgical fixes, procedures and treatments that can help someone regain some lost contours and refine skin texture, with minimal downtime and less expense than traditional plastic surgery.

Dr. Alexander Rivkin is a Yale-trained cosmetic surgeon based in Los Angeles. His practice is focused exclusively on non surgical aesthetic treatments and he regularly trains other doctors on injectables and other skin rejuvenating methods.

Dr. Rivkin is also Monsters and Critics go-to expert for all questions pertaining to facial plastic surgery and has commented on major news stories involving celebrity face-work as well as sharing his expert opinion on various procedures.

At his offices inside Westside Aesthetics, Dr. Rivkin and his staff employ a variety of the latest nonsurgical cosmetic procedures.

Monsters and Critics asked Dr. Rivkin about some of the latest procedures available.

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July 22, 2011

How To Get Rid Of Spider and Varicose Veins?

With summer in full swing and temperatures topping out in the triple digits, many women are still hiding their legs due to unsightly veins. Although not dangerous, spider veins and their larger counterparts, varicose veins may cause embarrassment and shame in women, leading them to cover their legs even in the full heat of summer. A common occurrence, nearly 25% of all women suffer from unsightly veins but there are several treatment options, ranging from natural to professional.

Recently seen on The Doctors, the main reason why women develop spider and varicose veins is due to pressure. Extra weight from weight gain and pregnancy can place undue stress on the smaller valves in the veinous system, causing the capillaries right under the skin to burst. Your job could also be a culprit: if you are on your feet all day or if you sit at a desk for long periods of time, your risk for spider veins increases. Prevention includes plenty of exercise, including swimming and walking but if you already have them, you have many choices on how to get rid of them.

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May 16, 2011

Plastic Surgeon slams Pageant Mom: 8-year-old getting Botox story 'repugnant'

By April MacIntyre

The mother, Kerry Campbell of San Francisco, CA., is now being investigated by the State of California. Photo courtesy of ABC News

Monsters and Critics' spoke to Dr. Alexander Rivkin today about the mother injecting her 8 year-old daughter with Botox to make her competitive in the pageant world.

The mother, Kerry Campbell of San Francisco, CA., is now being investigated by the State of California.

Plastic Surgeon Dr. Alexander Rivkin slams what the mother is doing to her daughter.

“The most disturbing part of the story is when she says that all the other pageant mothers do it!” says Dr. Rivkin.