Are You Ready for a Liquid Face Lift?

August 9th, 2016 Posted in Facial Plastic Surgery
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Aging is a fact of life, one that many people dread. The face is often the first place you begin to notice the changes that age can bring. Both men and women begin to see wrinkles around their features, especially their eyes and mouth. Frown lines form on the forehead, bags can appear under the eyes and your lips can thin. All these little changes make you look older, changing you from the youthful person you once were into an older version of yourself.

So what can be done to slow this process? Time will not stop and you will eventually age, but there are non-invasive options to slow down your aging. If you are not ready or willing to pursue surgical cosmetic procedures, a liquid face lift can address many of the first signs of aging.

A liquid face lift uses different injectable cosmetics to help diminish those lines and wrinkles that make you look older. Injectable fillers can plump thin lips, smooth wrinkles and erase some age lines. Other injectables like Botox can be used to relax muscles that cause frown lines between your brows, taking years off your face.

The advantages of a liquid face lift are that is requires little to no down time and the results can last 1-2 years. In an afternoon, you have the procedure completed, often with only a little redness at the injection areas. Within days the results are apparent, yet subtle enough that most people will not even realize you had a procedure. You will just look more like you did a few years ago!

If the signs of age on your face are bothering you, consult a cosmetic surgeon on the possibility of a liquid face lift. It could be just the enhancement you need to boost your self-confidence and slow down the process of looking older.

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Beverly Hills Center for Plastic & Laser Surgery
120 South Spalding Drive #236
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
(310) 288-0641

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Are You Hiding Your Upper Arms?

August 9th, 2016 Posted in Cosmetic Surgery
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As the warmer weather approaches, tank tops, swimsuits and sundresses are all begging you to ditch the sleeves and bare your arms. But if you have extra skin or fat on your upper arms, you may be clutching your long sleeve shirts and wishing for summer to be over. Don’t miss out of the summer fashions and cool clothing – instead of hiding your arms, consider a cosmetic surgery solution.

Heavy upper arms can be difficult to lose through diet and exercise. For some, it is a genetic issue; many women have ‘matronly’ arms, even when they are at a healthy weight. For others, it could be leftover skin from weight loss or skin that has sagged due to age. Cosmetic surgery options can target this problem area and give you upper arms that are ready to be exposed in those cute summer outfits.

There are two main surgical procedures that can address upper arms that have excess fat or skin: arm lifts and liposuction. An arm lift is better for those that have excess or sagging skin, usually from age or weight loss. The lift can remove the excess skin and tighten the upper arm area. Liposuction is for those who just have extra fat on their arms that they want reduced. Even if you have always had heavy arms, liposuction can permanently remove the fat and create arms that are slender.

Let your arms come out of hiding this summer! Contact your local plastic surgeon that offers arm lifts or liposuction to address that problem area. You will feel more self-confident and finally get to wear the fun summer outfits that you have been avoiding.

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Atlanta Plastic Surgery Specialists, P.C.
2001 Peacthree Road #630
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 355-3566

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Repairing Your Skin from Mohs Surgery

August 9th, 2016 Posted in Scar Revision
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Did you know that it is estimated that two million Americans are diagnosed each year with skin cancer? It is becoming an epidemic, with predictions that 20% of Americans will be diagnosed with the disease at some point in their life. The good news is that many types of skin cancer are treatable and the prognosis for recovery is high. One of the reasons for the high recovery rate is the use of Mohs surgery to remove the cancer cells.

Mohs surgery was first created back in the 1930’s by the doctor whom it was named after, Frederick Mohs. This technique removes the cancer affected skin, removing layer by layer. As a larger and deeper layer of cells are removed, they are closely examined for the appearance of cancer cells. This procedure continues until the layer removed is free of cancer. This method is 99% effective in removing all the skin cancer cells and is one of the preferred treatments.

The problem with Mohs surgery is that though it does remove the cancer, it also removes a large portion of skin. Since skin cancer is often found on the face, this can leave a large scar. However, an experienced plastic surgeon can repair the scar damage and help reconstruct the area to reduce a deformed appearance. Using techniques such as skin grafts, the Mohs surgery site can be repaired so that it is barely visible.

If you have had Mohs surgery and want to have your skin repaired, consult with a plastic surgeon that offers Mohs surgery reconstruction. After surviving cancer, you deserve to look great and not be reminded of this scary period of your life every time you look in the mirror.

Posted on behalf of:
Hunter Moyer, MD
1400 Northside Forsyth Dr.  #390
Cumming, GA 30041
(404)  250-3393

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Could You Benefit from a Cosmetic Lip Lift?

August 9th, 2016 Posted in Facial Plastic Surgery
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When it comes to facial cosmetic procedures, many people focus on the eyes, brow, nose or even cheeks. But what about your lips? Like the rest of the face, your skin around your mouth can lose its firmness as you age, changing the shape and adding wrinkles around your lips. Some people have a downward sag on the corners of their mouths that make them look sad or angry when they are not actively smiling. There are two versions of lip lifts that are most commonly used to improve this important area on the face.

  • Upper lip. A lift of the upper lip can alter the shape of the mouth and help restore a fuller appearance. This procedure can be tailored to the patient’s needs. For some, this surgery is used to reduce the appearance of an upper lip that is too long or covers too much of the top teeth.
  • Corner mouth. Correcting a mouth with a permanent downward position is one of the more popular lip lifts. A small incision is made at each corner of the mouth to give the patient a slightly upturned position, so instead of looking sad, they look happy. It offers a more youthful appearance as this small frown lines are associated with aging.

If your lips or mouth have changed as you have aged, a lip lift can improve the appearance of your mouth to look fuller and more youthful. A lip lift can also be used for anyone desiring to change the shape of their lips or mouth shape. To learn more, contact an experienced facial plastic surgeon for a consultation.

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Kalos Facial Plastic Surgery LLC
5670 Peachtree Dunwoody Road Northeast #910
Atlanta, GA 30342
(404) 936-6665

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