Choe Center Blog

Botox can be used to treat much more than just wrinkles. In fact, the substance got its start as a medical treatment for people with strabismus, or crossed eyes. It also treats conditions such as cervical dystonia, eyelid spasms and even excessive sweating. One other use of Botox is to treat temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. […]

When you think of ultrasound, perhaps the first thing to come to mind is the sonogram women receive when they are pregnant or a type of inexpensive imaging performed in ERs across the country. But, ultrasound energy is used in the medical world for more than just imaging. Newer forms of technology use ultrasound energy […]

All chemical peels help exfoliate the skin and encourage cell turnover. Performed regularly, a chemical peel can help improve the appearance and health of your skin. If you’ve never had a peel before, the number of options available can seem daunting. Your surgeon can help you choose a peel that’s best suited for your skin type […]

While some might think of a facelift as a sort of panacea when it comes to fighting aging, the surgery doesn’t help reduce every sign of aging on the face. For example, the surgery doesn’t restore volume loss on the face. It also only targets the lower portion of the face, meaning that you’ll need […]

Plenty of people have that extra ring of fat around their middles or a bit more flab than they would like on their inner thighs. That fat might stick around, no matter how much you exercise or how healthy your diet is. Liposuction is the traditional method of removing unwanted fat from the body. New […]

There’s a lot to focus on when planning a wedding. You need to schedule time to find the perfect gown, choose the right venue and pick the perfect cake and catering company. Along with all the little details, such as making sure your squabbling aunts don’t sit near each other at the reception, you want […]

While most parents wouldn’t consider having their child undergo rhinoplasty or another facial plastic surgery procedure, ear shaping surgery, or otoplasty, is an exception, one that is commonly recommended for younger children. If your child has ears that stick out more than usual or has ears that are disproportionately large, you might decide that ear surgery is […]

You want refreshed, youthful looking skin. But, you don’t want to undergo laser skin resurfacing or microdermabrasion, due to cost, commitment or recovery time. Whether your skin concerns include acne scars, wrinkles or hyperpigmentation, dermaplaning can be the solution for you. The procedure is quick and relatively painless. It can also be performed on people who […]

Although society still places more pressure on women to look younger or more attractive, men aren’t immune to those pressures. In recent years, it’s become more socially acceptable for men to undergo plastic surgery and enhance their faces and bodies. In 2011, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons noted that male patients were behind a […]

The use of dermal fillers to plump up hands, making them look more youthful, is nothing new. While not a permanent procedure, fillers such as Radiesse add volume to the hands, making them look less bony. The rise of the “selfie” and the increased popularity of social media has led to an increase in interest […]