If you have ever given some thought to what causes those lines and wrinkles to form as the years start to tick by, the answer lies in the amount of collagen that is produced by your body. Collagen is a protein that is naturally produced in the deeper layers of the skin. It helps to […]

Blepharoplasty is the medical term used to describe eyelid surgery. Individuals may choose to have the procedure done for cosmetic reasons, medical reasons or both. As you age, the body’s ability to hold the eyelid in place lessens. This can lead to droopy eyelids and, consequently, the need or desire to have something done about […]

Have you ever thought about what it is that actually makes a person look older? When you answer this question quickly, you may say that wrinkles make a person look older. In part, this is true. However, even babies, children, teenagers and young adults have wrinkles. Wrinkles can happen when a person smiles or makes […]

Have you ever noticed that there are some people who look grumpy and tired all the time? However, the ironic thing is that the vast majority of these people are actually in a very good mood and are well-rested. The problem is that they have excess skin hanging around their eyelids. Are you one of […]

If you have signs of aging on your face that you would like to reverse, you might want to look into photorejuvenation. While there are several other treatment methods available, photorejuvenation may be especially appealing if you are looking for a method that allows you to immediately return to your normal activities following the treatment. […]

As we grow older, the effects of aging begin to have negative effects on our skin, and it doesn’t take long before we become unhappy with what we’re seeing in the mirror. Thermage® FLX can tighten your skin, and it doesn’t require invasive surgery. If you’re thinking about undergoing this procedure, you should know that it […]

If you’d like to eliminate fat cells and reduce the size of your waist, then Liposonix® can help. By focusing ultrasonic waves into targeted areas of the body, this procedure can safely destroy fat cells and give you a slimmer waistline. Liposonix® is effective because it’s able to selectively target unwanted fat. Unlike alternative options, […]

Patients typically receive reconstructive eyelid surgery to restore their eyelid function or alter their appearance. This type of procedure can be performed on many parts of the body, and reconstructive eyelid surgery is no exception. Sometimes, reconstructive eyelid surgery is performed to help the patient maintain a youthful appearance. Other times, it is necessary because […]

We do not see our facial profile all that often. However, when you actually do see a picture of yourself taken from the side, you may feel dissatisfied with what you see. The area that you are most likely to feel dissatisfied with is the area right under your chin. More than any other style […]

For several years, CO2 lasers have worked for various types of surgeries, but they haven’t always been popular for cosmetic purposes. Modern CO2 lasers are different because they have specialized technology. Eye laser surgery procedures that use these lasers work well for wrinkles, and they’re particularly effective for treating the areas around the eyes. What […]