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The Benefits of Choosing Local Anesthesia

Local and general anesthesia are important aspects of a surgical procedure. They keep you calm and comfortable during the treatment process and allow your surgeon to stay focused. With advanced surgical techniques, general anesthesia is not always required. There are many benefits to choosing local anesthesia when you can! Local vs general anesthesia Many invasive […]

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Restylane Lyft – Now for the Hands

Restylane Lyft is a popular injectable formula that can be placed in the cheeks or facial wrinkles to restore volume loss. Now, Restylane Lyft can also restore volume to the backs of the hands, making it the first FDA-approved hyaluronic acid injectable filler to do so! How the hands age Like your face, the skin […]

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Will I Bruise From Injections?

One of the most common questions patients ask is if they will bruise from their cosmetic injections of Botox, Dysport, Restylane or Juvederm. The second question is “how long will the bruise last?” The face is a very vascular area – some areas more so than others. As you can see from this diagram, the […]

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Why Do Women Elect To Have Cosmetic Procedures?

There are many reasons why women decide to have cosmetic procedures. A common misconception is that we have a poor self-image or we are vain. In most cases, this is not true. The decision to take control exudes confidence. Just like anything in life, if you don’t like something, you change it. And if you […]

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Treat Your Dark Circles with Fillers

When you look in the mirror, are you noticing dark circles under your eyes that are causing you to look tired or sad when you are actually feeling great? As we age, depressions can occur under the eyes, causing shadows. Fillers can be placed in the tear trough to help address this issue for a […]

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The Importance of a Physician Performing Your Cosmetic Injections

Everyone is jumping on the band wagon as cosmetic injectors, including mid-level practitioners and non-core physicians. Plastic Surgeons, Facial Plastic Surgeons, and Dermatologists are core physicians and are trained specifically in cosmetic injections. Non-core providers receive significantly less training, in some cases, as little as a couple hours! For the safest and most effective results, […]

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