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Will a Facelift Make Me Look Frozen?
Before committing to cosmetic surgery like a facelift, you want to find a surgeon that can provide natural-looking results. Facelifts shouldn’t ever leave you with a frozen expression.
Aug 1st, 2023

How Soon Can I Get a Tummy Tuck After Childbirth?
Are you ready to regain your taught midsection after childbirth? After delivery, don’t rush to go under the knife or back to the gym. Here’s why you should wait on your tummy tuck for a little bit after you give birth, and when it’s safe to proceed. 
Jul 13th, 2023

When to Consider Microdermabrasion for Your Complexion
Are you tired of age spots or other skin imperfections? Small flaws in your complexion are often contained in the upper layers of skin. With microdermabrasion, you can completely refresh your face for a younger, smoother look.
Jun 2nd, 2023

What to Expect After Eyelid Lift Surgery
Are you facing a blepharoplasty procedure soon? Eyelid surgery is not a major operation, but it requires recovery just the same. Here’s a brief overview of what happens during surgery, and what to expect post-op.
May 12th, 2023

Can Microneedling Reduce my Wrinkles?
Are the signs of aging showing up in troublesome ways on your face? If you have fine lines and wrinkles that resist shallower treatments like chemical peels and facials, microneedling might provide a deeper solution.
Apr 1st, 2023

Deciding Whether a Facelift is Right For You
Time and sun take their toll on everyone, and the face is the first part of the body to really start showing age. Should you get a facelift? This decision should be considered carefully.
Nov 1st, 2022

5 Popular Reasons to Consider a Tummy Tuck
Want a flatter, tighter midsection without the flop or muffin top? Tired of dieting and hundreds of crunches that just don’t take off those final few inches? A tummy tuck could be the right choice for you.
Oct 11th, 2022

How to Prepare for Your Breast Lift Surgery
Thinking about breast lift surgery? While this is a less invasive surgery than a typical breast augmentation or reconstruction, you still need to be prepared both before and after your procedure.
Sep 1st, 2022

What to Expect from Intradermal Pigmentation
Daily makeup is a chore for many women. Is your makeup routine starting to wear, but you can’t imagine going out without your face on? Intradermal pigmentation, also known as permanent makeup, could be perfect for you.
Aug 1st, 2022

Why is Belly Fat so Stubborn?
Diet and exercise are the surest paths to weight loss and a trimmer, tighter body, but sometimes stubborn belly fat defies all efforts. What can you do for troublesome belly fat? CoolSculpting can help you finally achieve your goals.
Jul 1st, 2022

Our Best Anti-Aging Advice for Women
Are you showing too many of the signs of age? Aging is a natural part of life, but that doesn’t mean you can’t slow down the process and preserve your youth. Here’s our best advice to help you look younger for longer.
Jun 1st, 2022

3 Reasons Why We Love Microneedling
Do you have scars, sun spots, or other skin blemishes? Microneedling has plenty of benefits for your skin, but here are three very specific reasons so many people prefer this form of cosmetic skin rejuvenation over other options.
Apr 1st, 2022

Who Can Benefit from Breast Augmentation?
Many women are dissatisfied with the size and/or shape of their breasts. If you’re unhappy with the size or shape of your breasts, you might have looked into surgery before. Here’s how to tell if augmentation is right for you.
Mar 1st, 2022

Reasons to Consider Permanent Makeup
“Putting on your face” can be a monotonous chore. If putting on your makeup has become a monotonous routine, making your look permanent might save you time and money, plus restore some extra beauty sleep in the morning.
Feb 1st, 2022

Do I Need CoolSculpting or a Tummy Tuck?
Do you have unwanted areas of problem fat? Are you considering body contouring to tighten your midsection? In some cases, a tummy tuck might be more effective. An experienced plastic surgeon can help you determine which is better for you.
Dec 2nd, 2021

Why a Facelift Is the Best Choice
The battle against looking older has many options. Are you wondering what kind of anti-aging aesthetic treatments you should get? The facelift remains the top way to restore youthfulness to your appearance.
Nov 16th, 2021

Preparing for Blepharoplasty
Blepharoplasty can correct a number of eyelid problems. Are you considering eyelid surgery? There are some things you should know before your surgery date arrives. We’ve got you covered with all the preparation tips you need.
Oct 7th, 2021

6 Conditions That Improve with Microneedling
Do you want to improve your appearance? From acne scars to uneven skin tone, microneedling can address many skin issues at once. Here are 6 conditions that might be improved with regular microneedling sessions.
Sep 1st, 2021

What Causes Puffy Fat Deposits In Your Eye Area?

Tired of looking in the mirror and seeing puffy, swollen eyes looking back? Fatty deposits around your eyes can alter your appearance, but fortunately there’s something that can be done to help.
Jul 15th, 2021

Common Causes of Visible Signs of Aging
The passing of time is why you grow older, but many people experience premature aging due to other factors. Do you appear older than you feel? Here’s some of the common causes of visible aging, and how to avoid them.
Jun 25th, 2021

Breast Augmentation: More Options Than Ever
If you’re unhappy with your breasts, whether it’s their size, shape, or positioning, you might be wondering if breast augmentation can help. Find out if having surgical augmentation could be right for you.
May 3rd, 2021

Help! My Skin is Sagging
Sagging is a normal part of aging, but that doesn’t mean you have to accept it as it comes. Modern medicine has made it easier than ever to turn back the clock and rejuvenate your skin. Find out more about solutions for you!
Apr 1st, 2021

Get Ready for Summer With a Tummy Tuck
You diet and exercise to get to your ideal body shape, but loose skin and muscles in and around your abdomen derail your efforts. If you want a flat, toned belly in time for summer, a tummy tuck is your best option. .
Mar 17th, 2021

Will Everyone Be Able to Tell I've Had a Facelift?
Facelifts are the gold standard in aesthetic enhancement. Thinking about a facelift, but worried that everyone will be able to tell you’ve “had work done?” Find out how modern facelifts are designed to leave your friends and family none the wiser.
Feb 3rd, 2021

8 Conditions that Get Better With Microneedling
Microneedling is gaining popularity among people of all ages, due to its versatility in treating various skin conditions. Here’s what you might want to know about this innovative treatment and how it can help you.
Jan 1st, 2021

Gift Your Self With Body Contouring this Holiday Season
You’ve done the hard work by changing your lifestyle, diet, and exercise habits to lose the pounds. Those last few stubborn fat deposits just won’t melt off. This holiday season, give yourself the body you deserve.
Dec 7th, 2020

Is a Breast Lift Considered Major Surgery?
Thinking about breast augmentation or enhancement, but worried about a lengthy or complicated downtime? A breast lift might be the answer. It’s a milder form of surgery so you won’t be out of action for long.
Nov 10th, 2020

Recovering from a Facelift: What to Expect
If you’re going in for a facelift, you might feel excited, apprehensive, and a little nervous about the after-effects. Here’s what you need to know about recovery, so you can be fully prepared for what comes next.
Oct 15th, 2020

Microneedling for Acne Scars
Acne can feel like the plague. Do your acne scars make you uncomfortable with your facial appearance? Do you wish there was a way to fade acne scars and fill in pockets in your skin? Microneedling could be the answer.
Sep 9th, 2020

Why do Eyelids Sag?
Do your eyelids droop sleepily, or sag unattractively? Eyelid sag, or ptosis, is common but it doesn’t happen to everyone. Discover what might be making your eyelids sag and what to do about it.
Aug 13th, 2020

3 Cosmetic Breast Surgeries to Consider
If you’re unhappy with the size, shape, or position of your breasts, you can have cosmetic surgery to adjust your look. There are several different surgeries you can choose from depending on what results you wish.
Jul 13th, 2020

What to Expect When Recovering From a Tummy Tuck
Recovery from a tummy tuck is easier when you know what to expect. Find out what will happen after your tummy tuck, and what recovery will bring as you slowly heal from your cosmetic surgery.
Jun 10th, 2020

Am I a Candidate for Body Contouring?
Have you nearly achieved your ideal weight, but your ideal body shape has not yet emerged? If so, you could be the perfect candidate for body contouring. Find out how to lose fat, not weight, and achieve your desired look.
Apr 1st, 2020

5 Reasons to Consider a Breast Reduction
Do your large, heavy breasts often leave you with a sore neck or back? Or are you tired of struggling to find clothes that fit right? If so, breast reduction surgery might be able to help.
Dec 2nd, 2019