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Cosmetic Procedures To Avoid During Summer

Most of us already realize that we need to take special care of our skin during the summer months. UV rays from the sun can be extremely damaging, and not only are we at much greater risk of experiencing Sunburn, but the trauma caused by exposure to the sun’s rays can dry out our skin, […]
What are the best options for non-surgical skin tightening?

Sagging skin is something that many of us can relate to as we get older. This occurs when our body slows its natural production of collagen and elastin, two essential ingredients to keep our skin firm, supple and looking youthful. As gravity takes its toll, the skin on our faces begins to droop, forming heavy […]
Benefits of Short Scar Facelift

If you are unhappy with the appearance of your face and feel you look older than you really are, you may be considering plastic surgery. A facelift is the most comprehensive and successful way to treat facial lines, wrinkles and sagging caused by a combination of the aging process, environment, and lifestyle factors. However, there […]
Caring for Your Eyes after Blepharoplasty

If you feel that the appearance of your eyes makes you look older than you really are, it can be very frustrating. Unfortunately, the thin skin around the eyes very quickly betrays our advancing years, loosening and sagging as a result of age-related changes such as the natural decrease in our body’s production of collagen […]
How to Prepare for Short Scar Facelift Surgery

Our face is the one part of our body that is permanently on display, so when it becomes affected by the inevitable signs of aging, it can be extremely frustrating and, in some cases, have devastating psychological effects. This is particularly true if nature works against us, and we suddenly begin to look even older […]
Smart Lipo™ Vs. Traditional Liposuction

While diet and exercise are key ingredients to losing weight and helping us achieve a slimmer shape, most of us find that we have specific areas of our body which are more difficult to tone up – regardless of how hard we try to improve them. These are localized zones of stubborn fatty deposits. In […]
Benefits of Earlobe Reduction Surgery

When most people think of cosmetic surgery, they often think of larger and more generalized areas of the body. However, when you are unhappy with even just a small part of your body, such as your earlobes, the effects can be monumental. The psychological impact of disliking any part of your body can affect your […]
Benefits of a Mini Breast Augmentation

If you are unhappy with the shape, size or general appearance of your breasts, then you are certainly not alone. With studies suggesting that as many as 75% of women feel self-conscious about the appearance of their breasts. Being unhappy with our breasts can have a serious effect on our confidence and self-esteem. Many people […]