From the monthly archives: August 2011
There are many options for people seeking to enhance the contours of their body and face. Implants are still one of the most widely used treatments for face and body enhancement, but recent studies have indicated that fat transfer may offer a more satisfying result for some patients. New research has prompted clinical interest in [...]
Cosmetic surgery used to be reserved for the rich and famous. But, what was once expensive, invasive and out of reach, has grown to include many affordable and non-surgical options for a wider market. The truth is, many cosmetic surgery procedures actually costs less today than they used to and the benefits of beauty services [...]
As we age, our faces and bodies respond to gravity – it is just a simple fact. In addition, many women find that after childbirth, breast tissue has broken down and become saggy. Even when a woman hasn’t breast fed, pregnancy itself can cause tissue breakdown.
If you were happy with the size of your [...]
According to National Institute on Aging, we are living longer than ever before. And with all the support and information about nutrition and exercise available to us, it is possible to live not only longer, but healthier lives. But what about appearance? Besides diet and exercise, what are the ways we can keep ourselves looking [...]
Ultherapy is the newest technology in non-surgical skin tightening using ultrasound waves instead of the older procedures of lasers, fillers and peels. It is an FDA approved procedure to help rejuvenate the appearance of the face and neck. Ultherapy may be particularly useful for those who are interested in tightening the skin of their face [...]
Breast augmentation remains one of the most commonly requested cosmetic surgeries available today, but for those who have naturally larger or oversized breasts, the story is different. Those women may benefit from a reconstructive surgery that does not enlarge the breast, but reduces it. Breast reduction, also called “reduction mammaplasty,” may have important health benefits [...]
As we age wrinkles and lines form around the mouth, nose, forehead and eyes and the skin starts to sag. Treatment for these issues does not require a procedure as involved as a full facelift. Injectables, such as Hyaluronic acid can rejuvenate the face with minimal downtime and expense. Hyaluronic acid injections are one of [...]
This trend includes more than brides. Grooms-to-be are also seeking services to help enhance their appearance for the big day, as are the mothers of the newlyweds. Some brides are even throwing “beauty parties” for their bride’s maids, which include injectables such as Botox, as well as skin and laser treatments.
Combination treatment plans may provide solutions for clients considering cosmetic or reconstructive surgery in more than one area. When advisable by a board certified surgeon, combining two or more procedures into one treatment plan can reduce overall recovery time and cost and, depending on the procedures, may improve results.
Benefits of combining different procedures into [...]
For a long time, the only permanent solution for hair removal was electrolysis. A thin metal probe was inserted into each hair follicle and a small amount of electricity would be sent through the probe to kill the follicle and eliminate the hair. Unfortunately, because each individual hair follicle would need to be treated and [...]
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