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What is the recovery like after face and neck lift?

Patients are continually moving toward non-invasive procedures with little to no downtime. But while Botox, filler, and laser treatments are great options, they are not a replacement for a face and neck lift. I think that many people overestimate the...

What is the difference between an IPL treatment and a photo facial?

IPL, BBL and fotofacial (or photo facial) are terms that you might hear without really understanding what they are. Today’s post will clarify some of that confusion. Let’s start by explaining the difference between laser treatment and IPL. They are...

Can I use Retin A if I am pregnant?

Tretinoin, a.k.a Retin A, is a great medication for skin; it increases collagen turnover, which improves the appearance of fine lines and rough skin. It also helps with acne. Tretinoin is a prescription medication, and is available under several different brand...

Complications After Tummy Tuck

I’ve discussed how an abdominoplasty, a.k.a. tummy tuck, is performed in previous posts. Today I’d like to delve a little deeper into subject by discussing the possible complications. I’ll divide these into normal expected postoperative sequelae, and true complications. Normal postoperative...

What causes stretch marks?

Stretch marks, or striae, are very common in both men and women. They are literally caused by stretching of the skin. Although characteristically associated with pregnancy, stretch marks can develop with any type of rapid growth or weight gain. Thus...

Thigh Gap Surgery – Does it Really Work?

I originally wrote this post back in 2015, after Urban Outfitters was ordered by a British advertising standards group to remove a lingerie ad featuring a model that was described as “unhealthily thin“. Despite the negative press, “thigh gap surgery”...

Can I use my HSA for Botox?

Flex spending accounts (FSAs) and Healthcare spending accounts (HSAs) are great ways to save additional money for healthcare while saving on taxes. Patients often ask us if they can spend money in a Flex spending account or HSA for Botox, hair...

Does Scar Massage Actually Work?

Performing surgery while minimizing or hiding the scar is a central theme of Plastic Surgery. Caring for a scar correctly after surgery can make a significant impact on the scar’s final appearance, and scar massage is often included in this...

What is Melasma?

Skin on the face can become hyperpigmented, a condition in which brown spots make your complexion blotchy. The brown results when your pigment-making cells (melanocytes) produce more melanin. There are two common causes of this. Solar lentigoes, more commonly known...

Why Does My Sebaceous Cyst Keep Coming Back?

I frequently see patients who complain that they had a sebaceous cyst drained, but that it came back. Why do sebaceous cysts come back? To answer this question, let’s discuss what a cyst actually is. Generally speaking, a cyst is...

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