Are breast implants safe, though? With an ever-increasing number of women opting to go under the knife, one might assume that a breast augmentation is without serious risk. However, some women with breast implants have reported experiencing a wide range of symptoms, along with sudden-onset autoimmune diseases, after their procedure. […]
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Through my career, I have learned that patients either love sunscreen or hate it. Proper education about the benefits of sunscreen is the best way to transform sunscreen haters into daily users! Contents1 1. protection against uva/uvb rays2 2. prevents early signs of aging3 3. maintains even complexion3.1 AS SUMMER […]
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When it comes to skin resurfacing, there are two main categories: ablative and nonablative. Nonablative lasers can deliver energy in the form of heat which can stimulate collagen and improve the skin quality. The way it does this is by “cooking” the tissue to the point where some of it […]
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Every breast reduction surgery includes a breast lift. When consulting about a breast reduction, I typically share how the lift portion of the operation is really providing the majority of the relief. One analogy I frequently make is imagine holding a five pound weight in your hand. It’s easy to […]
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Though filler is not a permanent option, it is great for patients looking to explore different improvements or for areas where surgical intervention is not indicated. Through time, the filler is absorbed by your body which can occur at different rates for each patient and also varies across injection sites. […]
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Abdominoplasties can be done either with or without drains. With a standard technique, drains are used to prevent a seroma, or fluid accumulation in the abdomen. Patients return home after surgery with plastic tubes originating in their abdomen that collect fluid which must be measured and recorded for the first […]
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Contents1 myth #1 – botox is only for people with pre-existing wrinkles.2 myth #2 – botox is purely an aesthetic treatment.3 Myth #3 – Botox results in a frozen face.4 myth #4 – botox causes worse wrinkles long-term.5 myth #5 – botox is solely for females. myth #1 – botox […]
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With greater than 300,000 surgeries performed in the U.S. alone this past year, breast augmentation is the most common cosmetic surgery being performed. Women ranging from 18 years old to 50 years old are seeking consultations for breast augmentations now more than ever. Modern advancements in breast implant technologies allow for greater […]
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