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Recovering from Rhinoplasty

After your rhinoplasty (nose surgery) procedure, don’t expect to see your final results right away. Swelling will mask the new shape and overall appearance of your nose for a while. Usually, the worst of the swelling will subside within about two weeks, and continue going down for the remainder of […]

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Combining Chin Implants With Your Rhinoplasty

Most people undergo rhinoplasty (nose surgery) because they are frustrated with the way their nose protrudes from their face, throwing off the balance of their entire facial profile. While the nose is definitely the main problem in most cases, you may not realize just how much the position of your […]

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The Liposuction Recovery Process

If you’ve been working tirelessly to remove stubborn fat from your body, you may be interested in liposuction. Even with a healthy diet and plenty of exercise, there can be troublesome areas that are resistant to fat loss. Liposuction can be performed to remove these fat cells and help restore […]

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Tummy Tuck vs. Liposuction

Patients are often confused about whether they are in need of liposuction or Tummy Tuck. Generally speaking, the distinction is quite simple. Patients who are young with good skin tone and no history of rapid and/or extensive weight loss and no history of pregnancy are usually very candidates for liposuction. […]

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When do I need a Tummy Tuck?

A question often asked is when is the best time to get a Tummy Tuck and when is liposuction appropriate? A Tummy tuck is indicated when there is an excess amount of loose skin. This is generally due to weight loss and/or following pregnancy, after which there is also a […]

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How Does Laser Skin Resurfacing Work?

Laser skin resurfacing is a revolutionary new anti-aging technique that Dr. Lefkovits can use to improve the appearance of wrinkles, scars, fine lines, and hyperpigmentation in your skin. Like most skin treatments, the goal of the procedure is to remove the damaged outer layer of your skin, stimulating the growth […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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