The National Rosacea Society (NRS) designates April as Rosacea Awareness Month. This designation is used to educate the public on this chronic and widespread facial disorder. In total, Rosacea affects more than 16 million Americans. Here are our recommendations to help calm and soothe the skin affected by Rosacea: 1) Skin resurfacing for lasting reduction…
In today’s blog post, I’d like to review ways you can prevent sun damage and provide some great treatment options you can use to address sun damage that has already occurred.
Nasolabial folds are lines on either side of the mouth that extend from the edge of the nose to the mouth’s outer corners. Almost everyone has nasolabial, however, they become more apparent as a person ages. Smoking, sun exposure, loss of collagen, or rapid weight fluctuations will make nasolabial folds more apparent.
Conversations around cosmetic treatments and plastic surgeries tend to revolve around women. But when it comes to aesthetic goals, men are very much in the picture. Plastic surgery for men has become increasingly popular over the years. According to the most recent American Society of Plastic Surgeons’ (ASPS) annual report, more than 1.3 million men…
Sculptra Aesthetic has become a very popular option for delivering non-surgical facelifts and butt lifts. Patients love the long-lasting results this injectable offers and they love how it subtly improves their appearance over time. Let’s dig into what makes this product so popular. The Importance of Collagen A youthful complexion owes much of its smooth…
If you are interested in facial injectables but don’t know a lot about fillers, we have a great set of Q&As to help breakdown the important details for you. In this list, we cover all the important questions and answers for Hyaluronic Acid and Poly-L-Lactic facial fillers. Top 13: Injectable Q&A’s What filler is best for…
Puberty is a challenging time for adolescents as their bodies change dramatically within a few short years. But it’s also when some young women might notice that their breasts aren’t developing into the same shape as their peers. Tubular breasts or tubular breast disorder (TBD) is a condition defined by abnormal and typically asymmetric (uneven)…
In this lunch and learn video, Jenn Cobbs walks us through a presentation on facial filler secrets. She covers the multiple types of Juvederm Facial Fillers, a patient consultation, and a live Q&A. Jenn also reviews Juvederm’s entire product line and discusses what we can expect with each facial filler. Jenn Cobbs is a Master…
Many of our patients ask us what the difference is between a Day Spa and a Medical Spa. At first glance, they may seem similar, especially if the menu of services appears similar. However, there is a very important difference between a Day Spa and a full-service Medical Spa. Let’s review what a Medical Spa…
Dermabrasion and microdermabrasion are two treatments used to address fine lines, sun damage, and scarring. These procedures exfoliating surface layers of the skin and remove imperfections caused by aging and the sum. Both are effective treatments, however, they are very different in the techniques used. Dermabrasion is far more invasive and it requires significantly longer…
Juvéderm Voluma® XC is a non-surgical, injectable filler or volumizer—composed of a modified form of hyaluronic acid (HA); hyaluronic acid occurs in nearly every cell of the human body, with 50% of it in the skin. Its function is to absorb water, deliver nutrients, and act as a cushioning agent. When you inject it into…
Although diet and exercise are the best way to get rid of stubborn body fat, these are not always entirely effective. Some areas of fat are likely to be resistant to natural options and thus can give an unbalanced, lumpy appearance. These are exactly the problems that liposuction is meant to solve. There are several…
Kiss the hassle of shaving, painful waxing, and tweezing goodbye. For the vast majority of men and women, shaving is an annoying, daily ritual. Luckily, there is a permanent and effective solution available for people who are fed up with shaving: laser hair removal. Laser hair removal is an extremely versatile cosmetic tool that can…
Most women are aware there are surgeries to augment, lift, or reduce their breasts. But what about other breast concerns? Maybe you have been living with symmastia or know someone who has due to a bad plastic surgery experience. With 25 years of experience as a plastic surgeon, I’ve seen it all and I specialize…
Among the multitude of anti-aging skin-care products on the market, one ingredient stands out: retinol. And it’s no surprise why. Dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and aestheticians alike agree that this miracle ingredient (and its derivatives) has the power to make skin look younger, smoother, and simply better. But with all the skin-boosting benefits of retinol, how…
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