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Breast Augmentation Combined With Breast Lift

Pregnancy, weight loss, and the effects of age can all lead to sagging breasts, which take a toll on many women’s self-confidence. A breast lift can effectively solve this problem. However, some women with smaller breasts may also want to enjoy the benefits of a breast augmentation. In...

Wrinkle Myths and Realities

There are a number of myths about wrinkles and what factors take the greatest toll on your skin. For your benefit, below you will discover the reality behind a few of these myths: Myth #1: The primary causes of wrinkles are skin dryness and dehydration....

BOTOX®: Not Just for Women

Virginia BOTOX® treatments are no longer just for the ladies. Cosmetic injections are now in wide use among male patients as well. In fact, the number of men in the United States who received BOTOX injections nearly tripled from 2001 to 2007. Roughly 300,000 or 7%...

Plastic Surgery after Cancer

It is not uncommon for those who have suffered from cancer to seek out plastic surgery procedures to restore their appearance and self-confidence after enduring such a traumatic ordeal. The two most common Springfield plastic surgeries in the aftermath of cancer are breast reconstruction and skin reconstructive surgery....

Facelift Alternatives

The “liquid facelift” is gaining popularity among celebrities and patients across the nation. Through injectable fillers, both men and women can enjoy a more youthful appearance with no downtime, no anesthesia, and no surgery whatsoever. Injectable dermal fillers can plump thin lips, enhance shallow contours,...

With the increasing popularity of cosmetic procedures, it has become a growing trend to combine related procedures on a specific area of the body to obtain a greater effect. To increase efficiency, many patients opt to have multiple surgeries performed at the same time, allowing...

Causes of Facial Aging

There are two different types of skin aging: internal and external. Internal or “intrinsic” aging is caused by the natural aging process. As we grow older, our collagen production slows and our skin begins to lose its elasticity. The genes we inherit often play a...

What’s Your Skin’s Real Age?

The appearance of your skin does not always correlate with the date you were born. Along with your genetics, your lifestyle habits – such as your diet and exposure to sunlight – play a role in determining the real age of your complexion. While it...

Problematic Areas That a Facelift Can Correct

Over time, the effects of sun exposure, gravity, smiling, and overall facial stress can take a toll on your face and neckline. Creases may begin to form between your nose and mouth, and jowls can develop under your jaw line, characterized by skin folds and...

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