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The Advantages of JUVÉDERM

JUVÉDERM is an increasingly popular injectable filler that was FDA-approved in 2006 for the treatment of facial folds, wrinkles, and hollows. Using hyaluronic acid – a natural sugar found in your eyes, skin, and joints – Juvéderm improves your skin’s elasticity and smoothes out wrinkles for a more youthful overall […]

What is Juvéderm?

You may be concerned that the only way to rejuvenate your face is through major procedures, like a face lift or skin tightening procedure, however, there is a non-surgical alternative that can work wonders. Juvèderm is an injectable facial filler that can be used to lessen wrinkles, facial folds, and […]

Improving the Appearance of the Face

After the harsh winter months, you may be feeling that your face looks suddenly and surprisingly old. Your skin may be dry, damaged, blemished. Wrinkles may have appeared, whether from squinting and scowling into the wind or partly due to the damage your skin has suffered from the dry and […]

The Ideal Facelift Candidate

Has your facial skin started to sag? Do your cheeks look gaunt and hollowed out, and/or are jowls starting to form in your neck area? If so, you may be a good candidate for a facelift. Facelift surgery is designed to reduce the common signs of facial aging that are […]

When Should I Get a Face Lift?

Many of our patients ask us what the ideal age is for a face lift. If you have noticed wrinkles, facial folds, and other skin changes in recent years, you may be wondering whether now is the right time to undergo a face lift. The right timing for a face […]

Is It Time for a Facelift?

The aging process is a continuum and affects individuals differently. Some look real well even in the 50’s while others have progressive signs beginning in the 40’s. While there are non-invasive treatments including injectables and laser, when jowling and/or neck bands become really noticeable the best treatment is a face/neck […]

Body Image Problems and Men: Objectification of a Different Color

Much of the discussion about body image problems has been associated with women. Women, we are told, see images of models and actresses on billboards, magazines, and television, and often feel self-conscious by comparison. Women internalize media ideals of beauty, which leads to self-objectification (imagining themselves as a collection of […]

Male Chest Reduction with Liposuction

Gynecomastia is a condition where the male breast tissue becomes enlarged. Over half of adolescent boys have some form of gynecomastia during puberty, but in 75% of cases, it resolves within two years. Men who still experience gynecomastia in adulthood may struggle with low self-esteem and a compromised self-image. Male […]

Breast Reduction Candidates

If you have overlarge breasts that cause physical pain and seem out of proportion with your body, you may be a candidate for a breast reduction. Large breasts not only come with a certain degree of self-consciousness and embarrassment – they can also cause significant physical problems for women, including: […]

Fixing Uneven Breasts With Breast Surgery

Uneven breasts (technically called “breast asymmetry”) are actually quite common. Many women have a minor size discrepancy between their breasts, but in most cases, it is hardly noticeable and does not affect their overall appearance at all. Unfortunately, some other women may have a full cup size difference between their […]