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Injections

Injections are most frequently used for cosmetic procedures to help rejuvenate skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. They are also used for lip augmentation. In an office procedure, a filler is inserted into the treated area using a fine needle. In the case of fat injections, a needle is used first

Injections and Fillers

One of the most popular forms of treatment for reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and create smoother, younger skin is injections. In an office-based procedure, the physician uses fine needles to insert a filler into the skin to add volume, replace collagen and/or stimulate natural collagen

Labiaplasty

OVERVIEW Labiaplasty is a surgery to reduce the size of the labia, which is the set of skin flaps that are located at either side of the vaginal opening. What is Labiaplasty? Labiaplasty is a cosmetic surgical procedure that changes the shape of your vaginal lips. Depending on the goals for labiaplasty,

Lip Augmentation

Lip augmentation procedures create plumper, fuller lips. They also reduce fine wrinkles around the mouth. Procedures Three primary techniques are used to add volume to and reduce wrinkles surrounding lips: injections, implants and local flap grafts. Injections are generally office-based procedures where

Liposuction

OVERVIEW If you're dealing with stubborn areas of fat that you just can't seem to lose despite working out or changing your diet, a liposuction consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon may be right for you. This common cosmetic procedure is used to target and permanently remove unwanted areas

Male Breast Surgery

OVERVIEW Research indicates that as many as 40% to 60% of men have a condition that creates excess fat deposits in the chest area. This occurs frequently among teen males because of hormones, but naturally resolves itself over time in most cases. For some men the condition is hereditary; for others medical

Mohs Reconstruction

OVERVIEW While not commonly thought of as a plastic surgery procedure, Moh's reconstruction is used to treat skin cancer while also repairing and remodeling the face simultaneously. For those who have been diagnosed with skin cancer, Moh's surgery and Moh's reconstruction offer the chance to be cancer-free

Mommy Makeover

OVERVIEW Pregnancy can leave lasting physical effects on your body, which you may struggle to understand and accept after childbirth. The presence of excess skin on your abdomen and weakened muscles, coupled with the shrinking and sagging of breasts, can lead some people to look for an option to get

Neck Lift

OVERVIEW A neck lift is defined as a set of cosmetic procedures that are used to enhance the features of your neck. This can be done by: tightening and removing sagging neck skin removing excess fat sculpting/removal of excess fat from the lower jaw region and under the chin reducing the appearance

Neurotoxins

OVERVIEW Neurotoxins such as Botox and Dysport are a form of nonsurgical cosmetic injections that are used to treat the signs of aging, resulting in a youthful appearance of your face, neck, and skin. How do Neurotoxins Work? Also known as neuromodulators, these cosmetic injections work by blocking signals

Otoplasty (Ear Surgery)

OVERVIEW Does the shape of your ears affect how you feel about your physical appearance? An appointment with a board-certified plastic surgeon can help determine whether an otoplasty or cosmetic ear surgery may be the right treatment for you. What is Otoplasty? Commonly known as cosmetic ear surgery,

Precautions

Cosmetic and plastic surgery are not panaceas. They can never achieve perfection nor can they change the way you feel about yourself. To be happy with your outcomes from cosmetic or plastic surgery procedures, you need to have realistic expectations. That means: 1. Nothing is perfect. The best doctors

RF Microneedling

OVERVIEW Do you find your skin beginning to sag and lose its youthful luster? An RF Microneedling treatment may be just what your skin needs to get back to its original state. Scheduling an appointment with a board-certified doctor such as a plastic surgeon can help determine if RF micro-needling or

Thigh Lift

OVERVIEW Meant to enhance your body and self-esteem, cosmetic surgery can be carried out on almost any part of the body, neck, and face, including your thighs. Thigh lift surgery focuses on sculpting your upper and inner thighs for a more toned and lifted look. What is a Thigh Lift? Thigh lift surgery

Tissue Expansion

Tissue expansion is a surgical technique that allows the body to expand skin over time so that that tissue can be removed and used elsewhere on the body. Tissue expansion is an option used in plastic surgery for hair transplantation and breast reconstruction. During the procedure, the surgeon makes an

Tummy Tuck

Abdominal surgery, known as a tummy tuck, is a means for eliminating flab and bulges around the stomach area as well as tightening the muscles. Liposuction only removes the fat. A tummy tuck concentrates on tightening stomach muscles as well. ProcedureA complete tummy tuck can be performed on an inpatient

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