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July 27th, 2019| Health, General

I’m only 21. Why do I look older?

Youthful skin needs proactive care, too. You may think only women in their 40s or 50s need to give their skin special care to keep it from showing its age. But wrinkles and other signs of aging can start to appear even in your 20s....

May 7th, 2019| Procedures, General, Facial Procedures, Cosmetic Procedures

Erase Lines and Wrinkles Quickly and Easily with Botox

You didn’t see them coming, but suddenly, there they are: facial lines and wrinkles that make you look years older than you are. Like many people in their late 20s or older, you’re unhappy with the way you look. So you begin searching for a...

April 26th, 2019| Health, Procedures, General, Reconstructing You, Cosmetic Procedures

Having a Baby is a Wonderful Experience

But the changes to your body might not be so wonderful. The love for a new little person is hard to beat for pure joy. You love the way the baby smells, you hang on every little gurgle, beam with pride as you bathe and...

April 15th, 2019| Health, General, Facial Procedures, Cosmetic Procedures

Even With the Best Care, Skin Damage Happens

You use an SPF 15 moisturizer, clean your face with a mild cleanser and use night creams to keep your skin supple. Nevertheless, you’ve started to see a few wrinkles, maybe a spot or two -- the signs of skin damage. You’ve undoubtedly seen the...

March 4th, 2019| Procedures, General, Facial Procedures, Cosmetic Procedures

Rejuvenate Your Skin with SkinPen Micro-needling!

Have you ever dreamed about finding that fictional “fountain of youth?” Do you feel like you have tried everything, but you still do not have the results you are looking for? If you answered yes to these questions, then you have come to the right...

February 25th, 2019| Procedures, General, Facial Procedures, Cosmetic Procedures

4 Reasons You Should Add Chemical Peels to Your Skin Care Routine

You may be under the impression that getting older is the only reason your skin will sag, wrinkle or have discoloration. This is not true. While aging is a factor, the truth is your skin is a precious organ that needs a lot of TLC....

February 18th, 2019| Procedures, General, Cosmetic Procedures

10 Things You Should Know About CoolSculpting

Coolsculpting Is NOT a Surgical Procedure You have probably heard of liposuction, a surgical procedure that removes fat cells from the body during the procedure. CoolSculpting is non-invasive, basically meaning not surgical. The procedure is done in the office and you can leave as soon...

December 6th, 2018| Health, Procedures, General

Does Your Overall Health Impact Plastic Surgery Results?

If you are considering plastic surgery, you will need to schedule a consultation with a surgeon. During your consultation, the surgeon will go over many things, including the procedure you are wishing to have performed, the expected results and what to expect during the recovery...

September 19th, 2018| General, Cosmetic Procedures

What does FDA approval really mean?

While reading up on plastic surgery, you might notice some products or procedures that are touted as FDA approved. Clearly, those two words are meant to be reassuring, but is FDA approval all it’s cracked up to be? How does the FDA decide which products...

May 9th, 2018| General

Breast Reduction Q&A

We are continuing with our Q&A series this month by answering your questions about breast reduction. Breast reductions are one of the most popular procedures in plastic surgery and women of all ages are interested in finding out how the surgery can benefit them. Let’s...