The popularity of injectable cosmetic procedures like neurotoxins (Botox®) and dermal fillers (Restylane and Juvéderm) continues to expand, especially in this current age of social media. Patients of all ages are drawn to the immediacy and the non-invasive nature of
A patient recently asked me the difference between medical grade skin care and regular skin care that you buy at the department store or drug store. She said she was always told, “It doesn’t matter how much you spend. It
The labia can be a common area of discomfort, anxiety, and embarrassment for women due to labial hypertrophy, which is a long or enlarged labia majora or labia minora. Excess tissue in this area can result in irritation, infection, and
Frequently, patients want to know why they need to have a good skincare program if they are having a facelift or why they may want to consider toxins or fillers if they already had a facelift. The reason is that facial aging is a
Do people ask if you are tired or angry? Do you feel as if you look tired? With time and gravity, your brow can drop from its youthful position on your face and become heavy, and wrinkles, frown lines, and
Due to forces outside of our control, like time, stress, weight changes, and just life in general – our once smooth and supple skin is now showing wrinkles, fine lines, and volume depletion much faster than ever. For this reason,
It’s a common misconception that cosmetic surgery is only for women. Men are also concerned with their physical appearance and will frequently seek out plastic surgery. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons reported over 1.3 million men underwent cosmetic surgery
The holiday season is officially upon us—and who doesn’t want to make some improvements to how they look and feel? If you’re longing to tighten sagging skin or remove stubborn unwanted fat from hard-to-reach areas, our body sculpting procedures at
What happens when the outcome of a surgery isn’t what you had expected or hoped for? I hear (or rather see) this question all the time — I can scroll through Real Self and read the questions which others have
In 2015, more than 38,000 breast implant removals were performed, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. This number increased to over 49,000 in 2018. Some women asked for their breast implants to be replaced with smaller ones, while
