Injectables like Botox or dermal fillers are a great way to slow or reverse the appearance of aging in the skin. 2020 has provided many challenges as we all face these unprecedented times. Social distancing, office closures, and new CDC guidelines can make scheduling cosmetic treatments more complicated than it usually would. Treatment interruption can be devastating… Read More »
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Why Washing Your Hands Is So Important
We use our hands for just about everything, from menial tasks like cooking, cleaning, applying our skincare or shaving, to shaking hands with a new acquaintance and hugging a friend. Even after the Coronavirus pandemic is over, keeping our hands clean is one of the most important steps to avoid getting sick and spreading germs… Read More »
Breast Augmentation: 5 Questions to Ask Your Plastic Surgeon Before Surgery
Breast augmentation has become a massively popular procedure, with over 300,000 performed in the United States in the year 2019 alone. This widespread notoriety is likely due to its ability to increase the breast’s aesthetic appearance, accentuate your natural feminine curves, boost your self-confidence, and improve your quality of life. If you’ve decided that breast… Read More »
What Causes Dark Circles Under the Eyes and How Can You Treat It?
People often think dark circles underneath the eyes are caused by inadequate sleep. While this can be one cause, there are other reasons for dark under-eye circles. The darkness underneath your eyes may look purple, blue, dark brown, or black, depending on your skin color. Though rarely a cause for concern, many people may wish… Read More »
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Gynecomastia Surgery
During puberty, many young men experience changes—such as growing taller and getting a deeper voice–due to an increase in testosterone. However, in some men, when there is an increase of the hormone estrogen, a symptom includes enlarged breast tissue, also known as gynecomastia. Most of the time, gynecomastia during puberty is a temporary problem that… Read More »
Steps to Ensure the Best Results from Your Rhinoplasty
If you’ve been considering the decision to get a nose job, also known as rhinoplasty, perhaps it’s because of a desire for aesthetic improvement or to correct a blocked nasal passage. In either case, rhinoplasty can improve your quality of life. But just like any surgery, it is most crucial to choose the right surgeon… Read More »
Preparing Yourself Mentally for a Body Contouring Procedure
“I wish I had the body I had back then.” It’s a common phrase uttered by women and begrudgingly thought by men. As we get older, it becomes more difficult to get rid of certain areas of fat. Even frequent exercise oftentimes isn’t enough, but thanks to body contouring procedures, it’s possible to obliterate those… Read More »
Can Breast Reduction Really Be Scarless?
Can Breast Reduction Really Be Scarless? Many women are choosing to undergo breast reductions for a variety of different reasons, primarily to reduce back, neck, and shoulder pain, general discomfort, inability to find clothes that fit, and any skin irritations due to moisture retention. Women often complain of bra straps leaving indentations in the shoulders… Read More »
Special Consideration for Breast Augmentation in Older Patients
There is no age limit when it comes to feeling good about yourself and loving the way you look in your own skin. This, combined with factors such as better financial stability, more free time for surgery recovery, and being past the age when your family is growing, are all excellent reasons to pursue a… Read More »
How Pregnancy Affects A Tummy Tuck
For women everywhere—particularly mothers—the tummy tuck remains one of the most sought-after cosmetic procedures each year. With the ability to provide a trimmer, flatter, and firmer stomach, it is no surprise that many women begin considering the procedure, especially after experiencing some of the changes associated with pregnancy and childbirth or after significant weight loss…. Read More »