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Ptosis and Eyelid Surgery
Your eyes say a lot about you. When you’re sad, they can tear up. When you are happy or laugh, they crinkle. If you’re tired, the eyes get heavy, and when you’re ill, they might turn red from irritation. Your eyes can also change as you get older, and those changes might start to tell […]
Chin Implants: Nine Worries Exposed
It’s common to let fear prevent us from getting what we want – we’re human, after all. In fact, since fear is all too common, here is a breakdown of how easy and harmless a chin augmentation can be: Worry #1: I Won’t Be Approved For Surgery If your chin is out of balance with […]
What You Can Learn From Extreme Plastic Surgery
The majority of people who are considering plastic surgery are usually considering one, maybe two, procedures to correct an area they’ve long been unhappy about or to restore a more youthful appearance. While many patients have realistic expectations when it comes to surgery, there are a few who take it to the extreme. These patients […]
Beyond the Peel: Other Ways to Refresh Your Skin
It’s not just lines and wrinkles that can make your skin look less than its best or that can make you look older. A number of other issues can affect your skin’s appearance, from uneven texture to uneven skin tone. If you have had to deal with acne throughout your life, you might have areas […]
Covering the Cost of Surgery
New year, new you, right? If you’ve decided that 2015 is the year you’ll make the leap and have eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty, or a facelift, there are a few things to think about first. One of those things is how you’ll cover the cost of the procedure. While some patients might be able to tap […]
Get the Most From Eyelid Surgery
You might not feel tired or old, but your droopy eyelids might tell another story. One way to revitalize your eyes and reduce the tired look is to undergo eyelid surgery. Depending on your specific concern, you might benefit from surgery on the upper eyelids, the lower eyelids, or on both. No matter what type […]
Care for Your Skin After a Laser Treatment
Laser skin resurfacing can seem like something from the future. A surgeon uses a laser light beam to improve the look of your skin, in some cases blasting away wrinkles, dark spots and other skin imperfections. While a laser treatment can make your skin look more youthful, the results aren’t necessarily permanent and don’t necessarily […]
Popular Body Contouring Myths
Many people have an area of their body they wish were a bit trimmer. You might want to have a flatter abdomen, for example, or slimmer thighs. While diet and exercise can help you shed extra weight and fat, they don’t always help get rid of stubborn areas of fat. If you have an area […]
Six Questions to Ask Before Your Surgery
When preparing for any type of facial plastic surgery, from a facelift to a rhinoplasty, it pays to ask a number of questions first. Asking questions is just part of doing your due diligence and can help you find the best surgeon for you. Before your procedure, there are a few people you should quiz: […]
Taking Care of Medications Before and After Surgery
Facial plastic surgery is usually an entirely elective procedure. You don’t need the surgery to save your life or to correct a serious medical issue, in most cases. Since you’re choosing to have the surgery for your own benefit, it’s often in your best interest to do what you can to make sure your body […]