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Patients seeking a solution to stubborn excess fat now have more treatment options than ever to consider. With advancements in aesthetic medicine, plastic surgery is no longer required to sculpt and shape the body. 

One treatment option is VASERLipo, a versatile treatment that uses ultrasound technology to slim and tighten various areas of the body. Given its name, patients often inquire about the differences between VASERLipo and regular liposuction.  

VASERLipo differs from conventional liposuction in a few key ways: (more…)

Loose, sagging skin can cause your self-esteem to take a major hit. In the past, people had very few options to deal with this cosmetic concern. Plastic surgery involves an invasive procedure with scarring and a lengthy recovery period.

Thankfully, you can now achieve tighter, more youthful skin with Renuvion!

What is Renuvion?

Renuvion J-Plasma is an intraoperative skin-tightening procedure. It involves making a few tiny incisions in the treatment area, then placing a small tube under the skin. The tube releases helium plasma and radiofrequency energy beneath the soft tissue.  (more…)

Are you sick of ingrown hairs, razor burns, and cuts from shaving? If so, it’s time to give laser hair removal a try. This hair removal method provides countless benefits over shaving, from less irritation to longer-lasting results.

Let’s learn more about laser hair removal as an alternative to shaving. 

The Downsides of Shaving

When you shave, the razor only cuts off the hair from where it emerges through the skin. This leaves the hair root intact. So, it will grow back faster than if the root was removed. Additionally, shaving flattens the end of each hair strand, creating an optical illusion that makes hair look thicker when it grows back.  (more…)

After working to maintain a healthy diet and exercise regimen to lose weight, no one wants to deal with stubborn fat. But, small pockets of fat on certain areas of the body, like the belly, often aren’t responsive to traditional weight loss methods. 

If you’ve reached your goal weight but want to shake off stubborn fat, truSculpt® iD could be the right solution for you. This innovative aesthetic treatment uses radiofrequency energy to eradicate stubborn fat and help you achieve a toned physique. 

Let’s learn more about truSculpt® iD and how it can help you tackle stubborn fat.  (more…)

Age can take a toll on our eyes, and not only with the need for reading glasses. The aging process can also impact the appearance of your eyes due to stretched, sagging skin from the eyelids. This can diminish the bright, alert look that your eyes had in your youth. 

Thankfully, this common effect of aging can be corrected with blepharoplasty. This widely performed plastic surgery procedure will help you show off your beautiful eyes once again by addressing sagging upper eyelids or under-eye bags. 

What is Blepharoplasty?

Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure used to enhance the appearance of the upper and/or lower eyelids. It may be used purely for aesthetic reasons, or to restore the patient’s field of vision after it’s been obstructed by sagging eyelid skin.   (more…)

People say that the eyes are the windows to the soul. This may be true, but they can also show signs of aging that diminish your youthful appearance. One such sign of aging is a negative canthal angle tilt. This means that the corners of the eyes tilt downward in relation to the nose side corner. 

Canthopexy is a procedure that can correct a negative canthal angle tilt and dramatically rejuvenate the appearance of your eyes. Here, we’ll explore the benefits of canthopexy for aging eyes.  

What Causes a Negative Canthal Angle Tilt?

Before diving into the canthopexy procedure, let’s go over the typical cause of a negative canthal angle tilt. 

While this aesthetic concern can be genetic, it’s most often caused by a stretched lateral canthal tendon. This tendon is located at the outer corner of the eye and supports the lower eyelid. A strong, healthy lateral canthal tendon will prevent the lower eyelids from drooping.  (more…)

The delicate skin around the eyes is often the first to reveal your age. It’s thinner and more vulnerable to damage than the skin on the rest of your face, making crow’s feet and under-eye circles some of the most common signs of aging. 

The CO2 laser is a safe, treatment option that can rejuvenate the appearance of your skin, including the skin around your eyes. This article discusses how this popular aesthetic treatment can turn back the clock on your eyes. 

What is The CO2 Laser?

The CO2 laser is an ablative laser skin resurfacing treatment that uses light energy to heal and rejuvenate the skin. The water in skin cells absorbs light energy from the laser, which gently heats the middle layer of the skin. This process stimulates fibroblasts and collagen production in the skin while allowing new skin cells to reach the surface.  (more…)

Most people think of Botox as a solution for crow’s feet, forehead creases, nasolabial folds, and wrinkles around the mouth. But, this versatile injectable has several other functions, one of which is improving the appearance of the jawline. 

What is Botox?

Botox contains botulinum toxin type A, which is a neurotoxin that blocks chemical signals that cause muscle contractions in a small area. When it’s injected into areas of the face, it prevents facial muscle contractions that cause the skin to crease and fold, leading to smoother, younger-looking skin. 

How Does Botox Work For The Jawline?

The masseter muscle in the jawline can contribute to a bulky or square jawline. This muscle engages when you chew and clench your teeth. If you grind your teeth at night, you may be more likely to develop a bulky masseter muscle.  (more…)

A firm, voluminous backside is a sought-after physical attribute among people today. But, whether due to genetics or the aging process, many of us don’t have it naturally. 

Thankfully, with the broad selection of non-invasive cosmetic treatments available today, patients no longer have to go under the knife for a butt lift. Sculptra is an injectable treatment that can enhance your curves without scarring or the need for downtime. 

How Does Sculptra Work?

The active ingredient in Sculptra is poly-L-lactic acid or PLLA. It’s a chemical that works as a collagen stimulator, helping your skin produce natural collagen to volumize and smooth the skin.  (more…)

Botox has long been a popular cosmetic injectable. It’s used to smooth out moderate to severe facial lines and folds by blocking facial muscle contractions. 

If you’re interested in receiving Botox to rejuvenate your appearance, you may be wondering how many units of Botox you’ll need. We’ll explore this topic below to help you better understand what to expect from your Botox session. 

Determining The Right Number of Botox Units

The number of units of Botox that you’ll need will depend on the treatment location, your desired results, and your history with Botox. Additionally, some patients (including men, in particular) have stronger facial muscles than others and will require more units of Botox to attain their desired results.  (more…)