cosmetic surgery

Given that both BOTOX® and dermal fillers are minimally invasive and given through injections, it might seem they’re very similar. They’re actually quite different. Dermal fillers differ from BOTOX® in a number of ways. For starters, BOTOX® aims to soften and smooth wrinkles. And while dermal fillers can also remove wrinkles, they’re utilized for plumping…

Ah, winter. It’s a wonderful time to get cozy, bundle up, snuggle into the blankets, and sip a warm beverage. But the cold and dry air is not so wonderful for your skin. Especially if you have dry skin. And since much of your body is undercover in the colder months, it’s easy to forget…

Over the years, you may have noticed wrinkling across the forehead or heaviness around the brow. Then again, it may be happening so gradually that you don’t even notice it. But others might. Whatever the case, that heavy brow can leave you looking much older than you truly are. It may even give you an…

Satisfied plastic surgery patients are quick to tell you that plastic surgery is worth every cent. After all, how do you put a price on feeling better and more confident about your appearance? Even so, some people rule it out before even having a free consultation with a plastic surgeon. They assume that funding plastic…

Are you tired of the increasing number of wrinkles and lines showing up as a result of aging? Wouldn’t it be great if you could naturally boost collagen somehow? Unfortunately, there’s no way to increase natural production of collagen. One of the inevitabilities of aging is that the body just doesn’t make it like it…

If you’re a smoker, it’s likely you know the risks involved. And you may even feel some resistance to reading about yet another reason to quit using nicotine. But if you’re planning to have plastic surgery it’s truly in your best interest to give up smoking and nicotine before the procedure so that your recovery…

When it comes to signs of aging, the face is often the most telling. This is compounded by the fact that it can’t be hidden. So it’s no big surprise that many older adults are making the decision to get a SMAS facelift to restore a more youthful appearance and feel better about how they…

Aging is no field day. Sure, there are the wisdom and knowledge that come with getting older. If only they could come without the sagging and stretching skin around the eyes and cheeks though. Fortunately, an eyelid or mid-face lift can combat this issue with great success. Your plastic surgeon may even recommend both! The…

It’s been said time again that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. So when you have a specific aesthetic you’re trying to achieve, why settle for standard-issue procedures from your plastic surgeon? You shouldn’t. When you’re considering plastic surgery, personalized care and procedures matter more than you think. So when it’s time to…