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Nov
How to Achieve and Maintain Youthful Skin
A good formula to follow to achieve and maintain youthful skin includes: daily sunscreen + good diet & exercise + routine exfoliation. Exfoliation includes treatments such as laser resurfacing, microdermabrasion, and chemical peels...
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Nov
Why Men & Women with Darker Skin Tones Have Less Wrinkles
Men and women with darker skin tones tend to develop fewer wrinkles. That's because melanin, the substance responsible for our hair & skin color, helps protect the skin against the harmful rays of the sun. Less sun damage equals fewer wrinkles...
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Nov
Arm Lift Plastic Surgery Up
As we get older or gain weight, the skin and muscles in our arms lose their tightness. Fat begins to develop, which can be extremely difficult to get rid of. But even for those of us who are able to maintain relatively toned arms, the problem of loose skin can still overcome us...
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25
Nov
How Does Laser Hair Removal Work?
Patient Question: How does laser hair removal work? Dr. Shafer's Answer: Laser hair removal works by sending an intense and precise beam of light to a group of hair-follicles, destroying the root of the hair, but not harming the surrounding skin. Our Cynosure Elite Aestheti...
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Nov
The Secrets to a Youthful Appearance
Fun Fact Friday: The ideal facial shape for women, in general, is a triangle, where the cheeks & chin are fuller to restore the heart-shaped face of youth. Men, on the other hand, tend to look more youthful when the outer cheeks are strengthened to reveal a more masculine sha...
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Nov
Gummy Bear Breast Implants
A new kind of breast implant is taking the U.S. by storm, becoming increasingly popular due to its shape and unique material - and quite possibly also for its appealing nickname. Nicknamed “Gummy Bears” after the popular chewy fruit candy, these innovative breas...
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25
Nov
Full vs. Mini-Tuck Tuck
Did you know there is more than one type of tummy tuck procedure? A full tummy tuck removes excess skin & tightens the underlying muscles on the entire lower torso. There's also a “mini-tummy tuck”, which tightens the skin only on the lower abdomen. Dr. Shaf...
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Nov
Fat Grafting and Breast Surgery
Recent studies show that techniques for breast augmentation surgeries are evolving. A survey found in the latest issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) medical journal, reveals that 70% of plastic surgeons in the United S...
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25
Nov
MemoryShape Implants Approved by FDA
There are several different kinds of breast implant materials for patients to choose from. Some are filled with silicone, a gel-like substance that many believe mimics the feel of natural breasts, while others are filled with saline, a sterile salt water substance that can be use...
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25
Nov
Cosmetic Surgery vs. Exercise & Dieting
A new study in the UK found that 59% of patients would opt for cosmetic surgery over exercise & dieting to improve their physique. Although liposuction & abdominoplasty offer great results for weight loss, they should be considered in conjunction with a healthy lifestyle...
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