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In the fast-paced world that we now live in, patients want to be able to look their best without the downtime associated with surgery. Fortunately, there are numerous options out there that require little to no recovery time, and the ability for patients to go about their day imm...

Plastic surgery numbers are going up every year as advances in technology and technique allow for more natural results and increasingly affordable options. Historically, plastic surgery was dominated by female patients but in recent years the number of males seeking facial rejuve...

A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is a body contouring procedure in which the excess skin from the lower part of the abdomen is removed, and the abdominal muscles are tightened. Many times ancillary procedures are added to the procedure including liposuction of the flanks. Many pa...

What is lip filler?Lip filler is a nonsurgical injectable procedure, performed in the office with minimal to no downtime, in which hyaluronic acid fillers are used to augment the lips, add definition, correct asymmetry, and provide lip hydration and rejuvenation.How does lip fi...

“Neuromodulators,” a general term for injectable medicines like Botox that are used to relax wrinkles, are one of the most in-demand non-invasive facial rejuvenation techniques available to patients today. These substances were created as synthetic versions of a natur...

It's proposal season! Forty percent of marriage proposals happen from November to February. As the wedding planning begins soon after, many patients come to our practice seeking facial rejuvenation to prepare for their son or daughter’s big day. Weddings are a j...

Cosmetic medicine continues to evolve at a rapid pace, and with that, so too have the abundance of non-surgical and minimally invasive options at our disposal. This has echoed the increase in demand to achieve outstanding results with minimal downtime and no scars. Two of my favo...

Facelift surgery is a gold standard for the rejuvenation of the neck and the lower two-thirds of the face. When a facelift is performed properly, the underlying structures of the face and neck are repositioned to where they used to be before the influence of time and gravity. The...

Many patients who initially seek aesthetic breast surgery wonder about the difference between a breast augmentation versus a “breast lift,” also known as a mastopexy. Patients often are curious about which of these two popular procedures will accomplish their goals an...

So, what exactly is an IPL Photofacial? Well, put it simply, IPL, or Intense Pulsed Light, is a type of laser treatment that is designed to enhance the texture and color of your skin. It can be used specifically to help reverse the damage caused by long-term exposure to the sun a...