How Does the CO2 Laser Rejuvenate Skin?

Whether due to sun damage, lifestyle habits, or gravity’s relentless pull, skin aging is a prominent concern for adults throughout Tampa Bay. Wrinkles, discoloration, and sagging skin can appear over time, compromising your skin’s smooth, healthy appearance. But, if you don’t want to undergo traditional plastic surgery, can you effectively tackle these skin concerns?

Yes, you can, with the CO laser at Florida Face & Body! Read on to learn more about this exciting treatment option to rejuvenate your appearance. 

What is the CO2 Laser?

The CO2 laser is a non-surgical ablative laser skin resurfacing treatment used to reverse the most prominent signs of aging, including volume loss, discoloration, and scarring. You can think of it as nature’s filler: Rather than injecting volumizing substances into the skin, it ramps up your skin’s natural healing process to revitalize your appearance.  (more…)

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How to Improve Facial Symmetry with Fillers

As human beings, we associate facial symmetry with attractiveness, whether consciously or not. Symmetry is often linked to good health and genetics –  as well as natural beauty. But, in reality, true facial symmetry is rare, and many of us seek ways to improve the balance of our features. 

Thankfully, with modern aesthetic medicine, we have countless solutions to enhance facial symmetry, including Tampa facial fillers!

How Can Fillers Improve Facial Symmetry?

Dermal fillers are a simple, minimally invasive way to improve facial symmetry. Most fillers contain hyaluronic acid, a substance naturally found in the skin, to provide instant volume, structure, and hydration.  (more…)

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Why Skin Tags Develop and How to Remove Them

Skin tags are small skin growths that extend outward from the skin’s surface. Though benign, many people seek out Tampa skin tag removal to restore the skin’s smooth, unblemished appearance. 

In this article, we’ll dive into the reasons why skin tags develop – and how to remove them with help from your Florida aesthetic surgeon. 

Why Do Skin Tags Develop?

Skin tags develop from friction against the skin, often from a skin fold, clothing, or jewelry. They commonly form on the eyelids, groin, neck, and underarms, as well as under the breasts. If you have a family member with skin tags, you’re more likely to get them yourself.  (more…)

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How Often Do I Need to Get Dermal Filler Injections to Maintain Results?

Over the past few decades, dermal fillers have been a rising star of aesthetic medicine, providing visible results with a few quick injections. Whether you’re aiming to smooth wrinkles, plump thinning skin, or gain voluptuous lips, Tampa fillers are a convenient (and effective) way to reach your goals. 

With that said dermal fillers don’t last forever. This is part of their appeal, as you don’t have to commit to permanent results. However, you’ll need to return to our clinic for touch-ups over time.  (more…)

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Treating Dynamic vs. Static Wrinkles

Among the many skin concerns that appear with age, one seems to be the most pervasive: wrinkles. These dreaded little creases can etch into your skin over the years, compromising your smooth, youthful complexion. 

Our aesthetic clinic in Tampa offers numerous cutting-edge wrinkle solutions. But, for the best results, we need to understand whether you’re dealing with dynamic or static wrinkles. That’s right – not all wrinkles are the same, and treatments differ depending on the type.  (more…)

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Say Bye, Bye to Turkey Neck with These Treatments

Do you long for a smooth, elegant neck? This feature is highly sought after, but aging, sun damage, and genetics can get in the way. 

Whether you call it a turkey neck, jowls, or a double chin, sagging skin on the neck can be frustrating. Thankfully, with the latest aesthetic treatments in Tampa Bay, we can help you say bye to turkey neck for good.  (more…)

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Get the Eyes You’ve Always Wanted with Canthopexy

As the old adage goes, the eyes are the windows to the soul. But, what if you’re unsatisfied with your eyes’ appearance?

Thankfully, you can get the eyes you’ve always wanted with canthopexy in Tampa. This aesthetic treatment can renew your appearance by giving the corners of the eyes an upward tilt. After canthopexy, our patients love that their eyes look refreshed and youthful. It‘s a permanent version of what many try to do with makeup–make the outer corners of the eye ever so slightly slant up higher than the nose side corner. It is super popular in the Middle East and gives the lids a less plain and more exotic look.

Often canthopexy is called “Cat Eyed Surgery” because does give beauty seen in the eyes of those natural creatures. They also can reduce the “bug-eye” look that some can get if you see too much white of the lower part of the eyeball.  (more…)

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Ways to Enhance Your Body Before Summer in Tampa

Summer weather will be here before you know it, especially here in Tampa. Before your summer vacation, pool parties, and backyard barbeques, why not overcome lingering body insecurities?

There’s no better feeling than having complete confidence in your body in your favorite swimsuit. Thankfully, with today’s cutting-edge medical technology, you don’t have to undergo surgery to tackle aesthetic concerns. 

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Optimizing Your Weight Loss With Body Sculpting

After reaching your goal weight, you deserve to feel completely confident in your new physique. Unfortunately, for many people in Tampa, stubborn pockets of fat linger despite weight loss, making them feel unhappy with certain areas of the body. 

If you’re seeking a way to nix stubborn fat and optimize your weight loss, consider body sculpting in Tampa Bay. With a range of effective, non-surgical methods, Dr. Mahootchi can help you achieve the body of your dreams.  (more…)

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How Smoking Affects the Appearance

Smoking young woman

In 2020, 14.7% of adults in Florida smoked. While this is lower than the national rate of 15.5%, it’s still a significant portion of the population. Many people know that smoking increases the risk of various chronic conditions, like stroke, cancer, and heart disease. However, you may not realize the full extent of smoking’s impact on your appearance. 

Read on to learn more about how smoking can affect your appearance in Tampa Bay.

The Effect of Smoking on Your Skin

Smoking negatively impacts skin health and contributes to premature skin aging. Here’s how: (more…)

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