All of us recognize the characteristics of aging, especially when we look in the mirror. Few of us realize however that this is consistent with something that every engineer recognizes the second law of thermodynamics which states “the world is tending toward chaos.” Is your face looking chaotic? The body deteriorates almost from the time […]
Get Smoother, Brighter Skin with Dermaplaning
Dermaplaning is a type of exfoliation in which the practitioner scrapes off a layer of dead skin cells. The treatment also removes vellus hair or peach fuzz, leaving behind smooth skin. What does dermaplaning involve? The practitioner may first clean and dry the client’s face. They will pull the desired area taut with one hand […]
Get the Bust Size You Want with Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation is one of the most popular surgical aesthetic procedures in the country, with women having their choice of larger, smaller, rounder or even higher breasts. With so many options available under the umbrella of augmentation, your choices have never been better. Proportion is Up to Interpretation With reality shows featuring cosmetic surgery, proportion […]
What Questions Should I Ask during a Consultation?
This is an excellent question and is relevant to many procedures; largely this will determine the outcome of your surgery. The first question is relative to yourself. Do you trust your surgeon? The presumption is that you have done a thorough investigation of the surgeon; his/her credentials, experience, and of course character. There are many […]
What Skin Conditions Can Chemical Peels Treat?
Chemical peels can safely and successfully address a broad range of common aesthetic issues. Whether you have age spots, melasma, enlarged pores, mild to moderate acne scarring or unwanted freckles, this could be the right procedure for you. During a chemical peel, the provider will create a modest amount of controlled skin damage in order […]
Laugh Lines vs Age Lines
When you smile, muscles are activated, sometimes in unison to create your persona. As we age, the loss of tissue elasticity compounds the smile lines to create the aged appearance. This is in part the fallacy that facial exercises can improve the appearance. Attempting to correct the aging lines will change the smile. Conversely, when a […]
Heal thyself! The Science Behind ThermiTight and Other Heat Treatments
Modern technology makes old skin young by relying on the body’s processes to restore its youthful nature. Science has long studied what happens when we injure ourselves. Since antiquity, it has been known that after a burn people may develop tighter, smoother skin. Skin tightening treatments use this as a foundation for their treatment. Collagen, […]
Breast Implant Revision
Your implants should last forever! Back in the 1970s, this is what most patients were told. Looking back (with the benefit of retrospection), we know that this is no longer accurate for most people. Implants can leak, become hardened, or create an unnatural appearance. Your body can also change; implant size or appearance may no longer flatter your body shape. Currently, we estimate […]
When Should I Consider a Breast Implant Revision?
Breast augmentation, including the insertion of implants, is the most requested surgical cosmetic procedure in the United States. Women wanting fuller, curvier figures often choose implants to add volume and firmness to their busts. However, it’s not unusual to eventually consider breast implant revision. Options include removing them entirely, swapping them for new implants or […]
Who Seeks Cosmetic Surgery?
Staying beautiful is hard work! Just like the latest fashion trends, the concept of what is “in” or attractive changes constantly. Marilyn Monroe, Sophia Loren, Cheryl Tiegs, Farrah Fawcett, Halle Berry, Demi Moore, Angelina Jolie, Kim Kardashian, Clark Gable, Sean Connery, Mel Gibson, Pierce Brosnan, Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Bradley Cooper, Channing Tatum; all attractive, […]
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