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4 Popular Benefits of a PDO Thread Lift
What if you could get the benefits of a facelift without going under the knife? With a lift using polydioxanone (PDO) threads, you get just that — plus other benefits.
Jun 1st, 2023

What to Expect After Your truSculpt® ID Treatment
You might have researched what to expect during truSculpt® ID body contouring. But what happens afterward? Here’s what you should know about the results you can expect and the recovery process (hint: there isn’t one).
May 1st, 2023

Can Facial Fillers Reduce My Scars?
Don’t let depressed scars keep you down. With facial fillers, you get a quick and easy way to fill in missing volume and confidently face your future.
Apr 1st, 2023

What Do PDO/PCL Threads Feel Like?
With a PDO/PCL threadlift, you can get a rejuvenated appearance through a minimally invasive treatment. That said, you might be wondering how the treatment feels. You’ve come to the right place to find out.
Oct 1st, 2022

How Fillers Can Enhance Your Botox® Results
If you’re considering Neuromodulators like Botox®, Xeomin or Dysport you may also want to add dermal fillers into the mix. With these two cosmetic injectables together, you can get more transformative, longer-lasting results.
Jul 1st, 2022

Tips for Recovering From Rhinoplasty
After your rhinoplasty (nose job), knowing what to expect and how to care for yourself is critical. Use these tips to make sure you’re prepared.
Jun 1st, 2022

5 Facts About Chin Augmentation
Changing your chin can transform your entire appearance. Here are five key things you should know if you’re considering chin augmentation.
May 1st, 2022

Can Laser Therapy Help My Rosacea?
If you’re living with rosacea, treatment with Laser Genesis could be what you need to get relief from your symptoms. To find out if it’s right for you, use this informative guide.
Apr 1st, 2022

What to Expect From a Surgical Brow Lift
A brow lift gives you a way to combat the downward drift of your eyebrows that can make you look older and more tired. Here’s what you can expect from this procedure and the recovery period.
Mar 1st, 2022

Bothered by Protruding Ears? Consider Otoplasty
If you’re bothered by ears that stick out too far, overly large earlobes, or lop ears, you should know that you can correct the issue with an outpatient procedure called an otoplasty. Learn all about it here.
Dec 28th, 2021

All About Neck Lifts
Is your neck making you look older? With a neck lift, you can get rid of excess skin, tissue, and fat to rejuvenate your neck — and your overall appearance. Learn all about this procedure here.
Nov 1st, 2021

Are Drooping Eyelids Impairing Your Vision?
Drooping eyelids can make you look older, but that’s not the biggest problem. They can also interfere with your ability to see clearly. Fortunately, eye surgery can correct this issue and restore your vision.
Oct 1st, 2021

Reduce Stubborn Fat in These Key Areas
If your body just won’t shed fat in a specific problem area, noninvasive radiofrequency treatment can target those stubborn fat cells. Learn where it works — and how it works — here.
Sep 1st, 2021

Who Is a Candidate for a Chin Implant?
Whether you’ve got a weak chin or you’re about to get a rhinoplasty, a chin implant could be right for you. Learn what makes a good candidate for this type of facial augmentation.
Aug 5th, 2021

Tips for Making Your Facelift Last Even Longer
A facelift gives you a way to dramatically roll back the years and look significantly more youthful. Plus, the results can last a decade — or even longer if you employ these tips
May 10th, 2021

Rejuvenating Your Skin With PRP

If you want a no-downtime, nonsynthetic way to get vibrant, rejuvenated skin, then platelet-rich plasma (PRP) delivers. And with platelet-rich fibrin (PRF), you can get even better results.
Jan 1st, 2021

Reasons You Might Need an Otoplasty
Your ears shouldn’t be a point of embarrassment, and they don’t have to be. With an otoplasty, you can achieve your ideal ear shape.
Sep 21st, 2020

Who Needs Eyelid Surgery?
If you have baggy or droopy eyelids, surgery can help you see more clearly and look more energized. Use this guide to determine if eyelid surgery is right for you.
Jul 19th, 2020

Surgical Facelift Versus Nova Threads
If you’re looking for a way to truly rejuvenate your face, you’ve probably considered a facelift. While it’s extremely effective, plastic surgery isn’t your only option. You can also consider our innovative NovaThreads.
Apr 18th, 2020

Go Back in Time with Endor's Anti-Aging Treatments
Is it time for a change? Are your skincare products delivering great results? Endor® Technologies has created a new way to restore and beautify your skin. They offer real science to help your skin look it’s best.
Mar 5th, 2020

Reduce Fat Faster with truSculpt iD
Getting your dream body just got easier — and dramatically faster. With noninvasive truSculpt iD® treatments, you get a dramatic reduction of body fat in just 15 minutes.
Feb 1st, 2020

Turn Back the Clock on Aging Eyes with Blepharoplasty
Are you tired of eyelids that make you look older and more tired than you feel? Explore how our eyelid surgery can restore a more youthful and alert appearance to your face, not to mention highlight your expressive and beautiful eyes.
Dec 5th, 2019

Incorporating Botox Into Your Regular Beauty Routine
Tired of dropping money on creams, serums, and so-called wrinkle reducers that don’t work? It might be time to try something new. Keep reading to learn how Botox can fit in as part of your regular beauty regimen.
Aug 1st, 2019

Myths and Facts about Rhinoplasty
Most people have some feature they dislike. Are you among those discouraged about the appearance of your nose? Find out how rhinoplasty can help address your aesthetic concerns.
Jul 9th, 2019

How Laser Genesis Works to Correct the Signs of Aging
Do you have fine lines and wrinkles, uneven skin tone, or other signs of aging? Consider Laser Genesis, a non-invasive procedure that uses state-of-the-art technology to promote a youthful, radiant complexion for men and women of all different skin types.
May 2nd, 2019

Fighting Stubborn Fat Cells with TruSculpt 3D
Do stubborn pockets of fat in hard-to-tone areas have you down? The truScult 3DⓇ system can help. Learn how this system can eliminate fat pockets in as little as one treatment with no downtime.
Feb 1st, 2019

Post Rhinoplasty Recovery: Top 5 Things You Should Expect
Knowing what to expect after rhinoplasty helps you feel more confident about your procedure and your recovery. If you're thinking about having rhinoplasty surgery in the future, this list will help you plan your recovery now.
Dec 20th, 2018

Laser Genesis: The Solution for More Radiant Looking Skin
Want more radiant-looking skin? Laser Genesis is a noninvasive treatment with no downtime that can correct or remove many of the signs of aging, including acne scars, fine lines and wrinkles, and more. Laser Genesis offers remarkable results.
Oct 30th, 2018

Why More Men Than Ever Are Embracing Botox
Men can tap into the power of Botox and look younger naturally with this noninvasive procedure. Forehead lines, crow's feet and frown lines melt away to reveal a better-looking face you'll still recognize.
Sep 27th, 2018

Surgical and Non-Surgical Options for Remedying a Recessed Chin
Your chin provides balance for your face, and if you have a weak or recessed chin, your face may seem off-balance. It can make your nose seem too large and your neck appear aged. fDon’t worry, though: There are options for correcting a recessed chin.
Aug 24th, 2018

Banish Under Eye Bags and Look Younger in Just Weeks
Tired of looking weary and older than you are? If under eye bags and puffiness are making you appear older and more tired than you really are, eyelid surgery can deliver long-lasting results and help you look younger in a matter of weeks.
Jul 23rd, 2018

Revision Rhinoplasty: What You Need to Know
Are you unhappy with the shape and size of your nose, even after you’ve had a previous rhinoplasty? You may be a candidate for revision rhinoplasty. Learn about this complex procedure and whether it’s right for you.
Jun 8th, 2018

Threading Your Way to Youthful Skin with NovaThreads
Want to erase signs of facial aging without the recovery time or expense of surgery? If so, consider NovaThreads®, a minimally-invasive procedure that delivers many of the aesthetic benefits of anti-aging without surgery.
Apr 24th, 2018

The Role a Strong Chin Plays in Your Success
Chiseled chins have long been described as the facial feature that exudes confidence, authority, and strength. In fact, studies reveal that a strong chin can contribute toward success in some very subtle, and not-so-subtle, ways.
Mar 29th, 2018

What Happens During a Facelift
For a skilled plastic surgeon, performing a facelift is form of art. The surgeon carefully repositions and reshapes your face to give you more youthful appearance, and you’ll look younger forever.
Feb 16th, 2018

How is PRP Used for Skin Rejuvenation?
By concentrating your growth factors with PRP, you can speed and improve healing by getting a higher volume of growth factors to aid in the repair process.
Jan 8th, 2018

Why Botox?
Did you know that Botox can be used to treat many health conditions, including eye squints, excessive sweating, migraine, and even incontinence? Here are eleven reasons that you may want to consider Botox yourself.
Oct 11th, 2017

What Should You Expect From Blepharoplasty?
Blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, is an operation that is intended to aesthetically improve the eyes. You can have this procedure performed on your lower or upper lids, or both.
Oct 5th, 2017

The Beauty of Sun Protection
How a healthy lifestyle, sun protection and easy cosmetic procedures can enhance natural beauty and facial features while minimizing harmful risks of sun damage.
Jul 19th, 2017

Easy Beauty

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the choices you are offered to beautify yourself? What is the best thing to do? We are firm believers in acting on those choices that feel best…and that usually means it feels easiest to accomplish.
Jun 2nd, 2017

Love Your Lips
Whether you are young or mature, lip enhancement may be an option that helps you attain your most beautiful sense of self.
May 25th, 2017

The Female Beautiful Face
Dr. Pastorek's essay in the Journal of the American Medical Association explores the changes of facial beauty in print media.
May 24th, 2017

Eyelid Surgery May Reduce Migraine Pain
Researchers are continually searching for new and improved methods for addressing the condition, and a new study suggests that eyelid surgery may reduce chronic migraines.
Mar 20th, 2017

Can You Get a Non-Surgical Neck Lift?
Our success in addressing many signs of facial aging without surgery has triggered a related demand in cosmetic medicine—patients are clamoring for non-surgical neck rejuvenation options.
Mar 20th, 2017

Celebrating Our Children’s Successes
There is nothing quite like watching your children work toward their dreams and succeed in their passions. Our daughters have been busy creating and exploring all summer, and we’re proud to share their latest accomplishments.
Mar 20th, 2017

Is There Such a Thing as a Non-Surgical Nose Job?
The idea that you may be able to get a new nose without surgery has been circulating in beauty blogs and magazine features lately. Non-surgical nose reshaping involves strategic use of injectable fillers to improve nasal contours.
Mar 20th, 2017
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