Juvederm
Juvederm is an injectable gel filler used to smooth away wrinkles around the mouth and nose and soften deep folds in the face. This hyaluronic acid (HA) based filler is used to reduce nasolabial folds (often referred to as “smile lines”), add volume to the lips and skin and fill in facial scars. Juvederm is…
Injectable Fillers
Injectable wrinkle fillers are soft tissue fillers that are injected into the skin to give you a more youthful appearance. They fill in lines and wrinkles that are the result of aging, smoking, sun exposure and gravity. The typical procedure takes less than thirty minutes and results last up to a year. While Botox injections…
Injectable Facial Rejuvenation
Elective facial surgeries are an increasingly popular way for patients to smooth and fill in wrinkles, shore up sagging skin and reduce the visible signs of aging. In the past, facial rejuvenation involved surgical procedures designed to tighten the skin. Nowadays, the focus is more preventative in nature, with many patients opting for non-surgical treatment…
Eyelid Surgery
Eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, is a surgical procedure that removes excess skin and wrinkles from the lower eyelids, and fatty deposits that cause puffiness from the upper eyelids. It eliminates bags and dark circles under the eyes, and corrects droopiness of the lower eyelids. The best candidates for eyelid surgery are individuals in…
Earlobe Repair
Body piercing has been popular for decades and continues to attract both men and women. Normally when skin is punctured, the hole closes on its own and heals without a sign. When the earlobes are pierced, an earring is put in immediately to prevent the hole from closing. Why Have Your Earlobe Repaired? Over time,…
Chemical Peels
A chemical peel is a noninvasive method of improving the appearance of your skin through the application of a chemical solution. The solution peels away the damaged outer layers of your skin, leaving you with fresh, new skin that is smooth and youthful looking. How Are Chemical Peels Performed? Chemical peels are mostly reserved for…
Botox
Botox is a prescription drug made from the Clostridium botulinum bacterium that is used to temporarily paralyze muscle activity. According to statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, botulinum toxin injections are the most popular minimally invasive cosmetic procedure available. In fact, last year, Americans underwent more than seven million Botox treatments. What Does…
Tumors
A tumor is an abnormal mass of body tissue that may be cancerous (malignant) or noncancerous (benign). Tumors occur when cells divide and grow, invading surrounding tissues and spreading to other organs if left unchecked. Growths can be divided into different categories. A neoplasm is an abnormal growth of tissue that grows faster than normal…
Transnasal Esophagoscopy (TNE)
Transnasal esophagoscopy (TNE) is a minimally invasive outpatient procedure that utilizes an ultra thin endoscope inserted through the nasal passages to examine the esophagus and evaluate patients experiencing acid reflux, dysphagia, chronic cough and globus sensation (the feeling of a lump in the throat). It is similar to a traditional upper endoscopy but is performed…
Skin Lesions
A skin lesion is a part of the skin that has an abnormal growth or appearance compared to the skin around it. There are two categories of skin lesions, primary and secondary. Primary skin lesions are present at birth or are acquired over your lifetime. A birthmark would be an example of a primary skin…
