Alastin Skincare
ALASTIN Skincare® is the fastest-growing physician-dispensed skincare brand, with innovative, scientifically proven and clinically tested products. Founded in 2015, ALASTIN Skincare provides a comprehensive collection of cutting-edge products for optimal procedure...
Fight Signs of Facial Aging
Restylane® can be used to add volume and fullness to the skin to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as the lines from your nose to the corners of your mouth (nasolabial folds). Restylane may also be used for lip enhancement in patients over 21...
About LATISSE®
There’s been a growing interest in this product ever since it was introduced. And it’s no wonder. LATISSE® is the first FDA-approved prescription treatment for inadequate or not enough eyelashes, growing them longer, fuller and darker. Discover the...
Can Rhinoplasty Surgery Fix My Crooked Nose?
Rhinoplasty can correct the shape of the nose, refining facial balance and enhancing the overall appearance. A common reason people pursue rhinoplasty is to straighten a crooked nose. Straightening a crooked nose can be challenging and requires an experienced cosmetic...
What is a Dysport® (abobotulinumtoxinA) Injection?
Dysport temporarily treats moderate to severe frown lines between the eyebrows by reducing specific muscle activity and makes your face smoother. Wrinkles that are caused by repeated movements and muscle contractions can be reduced. One injection into each of the 5...
What is a chemical peel?
A chemical peel uses a chemical solution to improve the texture and tone of your skin by removing the damaged outer layers. Although chemical peels are used mostly on the face, they can also be used to improve the skin on your neck and hands. Sun exposure, acne or...
What is microdermabrasion?
Microdermabrasion treatments use a minimally abrasive instrument to gently sand your skin, removing the thicker, uneven outer layer, and has many benefits. This type of skin rejuvenation is used to treat light scarring, discoloration, sun damage and stretch marks....
What is giant nevi removal surgery?
Children can be born with pigmented moles called congenital nevi (or nevus, if singular). These represent a proliferation of melanocytes, the pigment-producing cells of the skin. When they occur, congenital melanocytic nevi can be highly varied in size and shape. They...
What is skin cancer removal?
Reconstruction After Skin Cancer Surgically removing cancerous and other skin lesions using specialized techniques to preserve your health and your appearance. A cancer diagnosis is very difficult to accept. Understanding that treating your skin cancer may result in...
What is scar revision?
Scar revision surgery will attempt to minimize a scar so that it is less conspicuous and blends in with the surrounding skin tone and texture. Scars are visible signs that remain after a wound has healed. They are the unavoidable results of injury or surgery, and...
What is thigh lift surgery?
Thigh lift surgery reshapes the thighs by reducing excess skin and fat, resulting in smoother skin and better-proportioned contours of the thighs and lower body. If fitness and weight control efforts have not achieved your goals for a body that is firmer, more...
Will I Have Any Choices in Breast Implant Incision Locations?
There are 3 primary choices for the incision used in breast augmentation procedures. An incision can be placed: 1. Beneath the breast in the crease where the breast meets the chest wall, called the inframammary fold. 2. In the armpit, called the axillary approach. 3....
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