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How Does the Sun Damage Your Skin?

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3 Minute Read:  Many people wish for tanned, glowing skin; however, tanning, if not done correctly, can result in severe skin damage.  This means that having tan, beautiful skin when you are younger may result in wrinkles and sunspots at an older age.  In addition to displeasing aesthetic effects, excessive sun exposure can cause skin […] [ Read More ]


Your Guide to Nose Reconstruction After Skin Cancer

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3 Minute Read: Skin cancer on the nose is an unpleasant experience at best and potentially deforming at worse. Mohs surgery allows for cancerous growths to be removed with a minimal amount of tissue lost. Unfortunately, that still means that many people with skin cancer on their nose will end up with open wounds on […] [ Read More ]


Do You Want to Look Younger This Valentine’s Day?

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3 Minute Read:  Valentine’s Day is a time for many couples to reaffirm their love and look forward to a romantic evening. To prepare for such an event, many women go all out, picking the best outfit, planning what makeup to use, and more. Some women even consider cosmetic treatments.  Unfortunately, many women do not […] [ Read More ]


How Do I Know if I am Ready for Plastic Surgery?

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3 Minute Read:  When thinking about getting plastic surgery, it can be difficult to know when you should make the jump from thinking about it to planning for it. Here, we will discuss some factors that can help you decide whether you are ready to commit to a plastic surgery procedure.  What Type of Expectations […] [ Read More ]


Want Plastic Surgery? You May Want to Rethink Your Smoking Habit!

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3 Minute Read:  When planning for plastic surgery, one of the requirements almost every board-certified plastic surgeon will mandate is that patients refrain from using all nicotine products for three to six weeks before and after surgery.  There are very good reasons for this near-universal stricture. Nicotine and other chemicals found within cigarettes damage the […] [ Read More ]


Why Should Men Consider Gynecomastia Surgery?

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3 Minute Read: You might be surprised—or comforted, depending on where you stand—that nearly 50 percent of all men experience gynecomastia at some part in their lives. So, what is gynecomastia? More commonly found in young teens and older men, gynecomastia is the presence of excess or enlarged tissue that mimics the appearance of female […] [ Read More ]


How Can I Identify Melanoma?

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3 Minute Read: According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), nearly 9,500 Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer every day, making it the most common form of cancer in the United States. While these statistics encompass all forms of skin cancer—including basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma—they also include melanoma, a severe form of […] [ Read More ]


Is Body Contouring Right for Me?

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4 Minute Read:  With the new decade beginning, more than one of you is likely thinking about improving your physique. Looking fit and sculpting your body always tops the list of New Year’s resolutions. For some, this means plastic surgery. Body contouring allows men and women who are close to their ideal weight trim, sculpt, […] [ Read More ]


7 Ways to Minimize Mohs Surgery Scars

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Mohs surgery treats skin cancer by carefully removing the affected area and a thin rim of tissue around it. The procedure is designed to preserve as much healthy tissue as possible. This approach requires less reconstruction than other types of skin cancer surgery. However, the affected skin must often be remodeled, and a scar will […] [ Read More ]


What Is a Split-Thickness Skin Graft?

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3 Minute Read: Skin grafts are used to cover and repair the wounds left by skin cancer treatment when the surrounding skin is not healthy enough to heal by traditional wound healing. Reconstruction of skin cancers can be difficult on the lower legs because of the tight skin, the presence of spider and varicose veins, […] [ Read More ]