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Are Chemical Peels an Alternative to a Facelift?

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3 Minute Read:  Almost all men and women want to fight the aging process, which is why the cosmetics and anti-aging industries are so massive. Unfortunately, there will come a time when over-the-counter creams and lotions are not strong enough to get the job done. Fine lines, wrinkles, laxity, volume loss, and skin irregularities all […] [ Read More ]


Is Nasal Reconstruction Different from Cosmetic Nasal Surgery?

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3 Minute Read: Although nasal reconstruction and nasal surgery sound like they are one and the same, they are vastly different procedures. Nasal reconstruction fills defects or holes created by skin cancer treatment, while rhinoplasty, or cosmetic nasal surgery, alters and enhances the physical appearance or function of the nose. Despite being so different, at […] [ Read More ]


How Should You Care for Cosmetic Surgery Scars?

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3 Minute Read:  There is no denying that one of the most frustrating parts of plastic surgery is the resulting scars. People choose cosmetic procedures to improve the way they feel about their physical appearance, so it seems contradictory that in order to do that, lasting marks must be made. Surgical scars are far from […] [ Read More ]


Should You Consider Reconstructive Plastic Surgery?

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3 Minute Read:  After undergoing Mohs surgery for your skin cancer, you may be left with a less-than-desirable cosmetic result. Although Mohs surgery has the unique ability to preserve more tissue than other skin cancer surgeries, skin and tissue are still being removed, and scars are not only likely but expected. During Mohs surgery, thin […] [ Read More ]


How is Blepharoplasty Performed?

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3 Min Read Many men and women are interested in restoring a more youthful appearance to their eyes.  The eyes are one of your most prominent facial features, responsible for your ability to express your emotions. Unfortunately, the eyes are also amongst the first to show the visible signs of age as the skin is […] [ Read More ]


Skin Cancer Awareness

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3 Min Read May is skin cancer awareness month. Skin cancer is the most common type, affecting more individuals each year than every other cancer combined. While the survival rate of skin cancer is extremely high, it must be treated before it spreads to the lymph nodes or other organs. If it is not, poses […] [ Read More ]


What Is the Ideal Age for Otoplasty?

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3 Min Read Each cosmetic surgery has a specific age range. Some, such as a facelift or blepharoplasty, are designed for men and women over the age of 40 or 50, breast procedures like breast augmentation or breast lift must be performed after women are over the age of 18 or 22. And while these […] [ Read More ]


Getting Rid of Jowls

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2 Min Read If you have jowls, you probably would not mind getting rid of them. Jowls are never ideal, and many men and women will go to any length to get rid of them, whether it is practicing facial exercises, using creams and lotions that claim they will get rid of them, or choosing […] [ Read More ]


Combating the Aging Process With Eyelid Surgery?

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The thin skin around the eyes often causes them to be at the forefront of premature facial aging. And as your eyes are responsible for expressing your emotions, visible aging affects the youthful appearance of your entire face. Aging of the eyes is the result of several factors. The constant movement of the eyelids, caused […] [ Read More ]


The Dangers of the Sun

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Loving the sun is easy; it is warm, inviting, and it soaks into your skin to provide you with incredible comfort, especially after you have not seen it in a while. And even though we all want to use the excuses of “I’m getting vitamin D” or “My suntan looks healthy,” the sun does far […] [ Read More ]