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Getting a Botox Brow Lift

When you think of the ways you can get a younger-looking appearance, a facelift might spring to mind. But a facelift only focuses on the lower part of the face, and many people show signs of aging in the forehead, eyebrow and eye area. That’s where a brow lift can come in handy. When performed as a surgical procedure, a brow lift, also sometimes called a forehead lift, is often performed with a facelift, to create a balanced look. The surgery tends to have two goals: to smooth out wrinkles across the forehead and to lift up droopy brows. While you […]

Five Non-Surgical Rejuvenation Options

Maybe there’s a certain area of your face or body that you’d like to look younger, but you are hesitant to undergo surgery, such as a facelift or rhinoplasty, at the moment. While at one time, plastic surgery was one of the only options when it came to facial rejuvenation, now, you have a number of minimally invasive and non-surgical options to choose from. The procedure that’s right for you depends on the area you’d like to focus on. (more…) […]

Treatments for Under Eye Circles

If people keep telling you that you look tired, or if you look in the mirror and find an older, tired-looking person staring back at you, it could be that the dark circles under your eyes are to blame. (more…) […]

How to Get a Thigh Gap

If you’ve taken a look at fashion or fitness magazines lately, you have most likely encountered the phrase “thigh gap.” A thigh gap is simply the space between your upper thighs. Some people have on naturally, due to their body shape or the size of their thighs. Others would like to get a thigh gap, both for cosmetic reasons and to reduce the discomfort felt when the thighs rub together. In most cases, diet and exercise alone aren’t enough to help you get that coveted space between your thighs. Fortunately, there are a number of options, both surgical and non-surgical, that […]

Midriff Mania: How Plastic Surgery Can Help You Get In on the Trend

From the runway to fashionable stores in the mall, midriff revealing crop tops are everywhere this season. As the weather warms up, you might want to get in on the trend, but are embarrassed by a stomach area that’s not so flat. If you’re at a healthy weight and haven’t been able to flatten your tummy through exercise and diet, a few surgical and non-invasive options can help you get the stomach you want, in time for the midriff-baring trend. (more…) […]

The Brazilian Butt Lift: Are You A Good Candidate?

The Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) has become an increasingly popular plastic surgery procedure. This guide will help you determine if you’re a good candidate for this surgery. The Brazilian Butt Lift  is the 12th most popular cosmetic surgery procedure in the U.S. having grown by 58% in 2013 according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. What is a BBL and Why Do People Get It? A BBL is a procedure that utilizes fat from liposuction to transfer fat to the buttock region for shaping and augmentation of a flat or misshapen buttock region. While Pop Culture and Reality TV have influenced […]

Split Earlobe? Here Are Your Options

Looking stylish can have its consequences, and in some cases those consequences are a split, torn or stretched out earlobe. Earlobe damage can happen after years of wearing heavy earrings or if you’ve decided to use a gauge to stretch out the lobe. The damage can also occur quickly, for example, if a small child yanks on his or her mommy’s earring or if an earring gets caught on something and pulls out. Earlobe repair treatment options depend on the extent of the damage to the lobe and on how long you want the repair to last. Usually, the treatment is […]

Surgical or Non-Surgical? Which Facelift Option Is Best for You?

The signs of aging on your face can make you not only look older, but also more tired and unhappy. Lines and wrinkles can make you look angry or stressed, even when you feel terrific on the inside. While in years past the only option to reduce the look of wrinkles and other signs of aging on the face was a surgical procedure,  in the 21st century, patients can choose considerably less invasive non-surgical procedures. Non-surgical facelifts mean not only less recovery time and lower costs. There are cons, such as results which don’t last as long as results from a surgical […]

Dermapen: A Non-Laser Alternative for Acne Scars and Wrinkles

Are you concerned about acne scars or facial wrinkles but are not ready to undergo a laser treatment or do not have the down time to do so? With advances in medical technology, a new device on the market can do just that: Dermapen is an electronic, fractionated micro needling device that can help to significantly improve acne scars, fine lines and wrinkles,  pore size, stretch marks and offers overall regenerative benefits to the skin. The nature of the Dermapen treatment is similar to a laser  treatment without the use of heat. The Dermapen creates microscopic holes into the surface of the […]

Neotensil™: A Non-Surgical Solution for Eyelid Bags

Do under-eye bags, circles or loose skin bother you?  Have friends or family told you that your eyes make you look tired or older?  These are some of the most common complaints that patients describe when seeking consultation for lower eyelid surgery for eyelid bags.  This problem is caused by loss of support of the junction between the cheek and the lower eyelid that occurs naturally with aging.  It can also occur prematurely in young patients with flat cheek bones and in some ethnic groups.  This finding leads to an out-pouching of eyelid fat pads, loose wrinkly skin and dark […]

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