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As you get older your eyelids can start to sag. Not only will they make you look older, but also they may feel very heavy. If you are experiencing droopy lids, you may be wondering if a blepharoplasty surgery, also known as eyelid surgery, is right for you. Several changes occur in our eyelids as we age. The thin skin of our eyelids starts to…

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You are probably in the habit of packing sunscreen for a day at the beach or pool. But the sun is up there 365 days a year, and you need protection much of that time to reduce your lifetime sun-exposure total. Everyday exposure counts; you do not have to be actively sunbathing to get a damaging dose of the sun on your face, neck, chest,…

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Let’s say you’re going to have cosmetic surgery. Perhaps a facelift or breast augmentation. Who are you going to tell? Your spouse? Your family? Your friends? Or no one at all. A recent poll from RealSelf.com, a widely respected informational website for people considering plastic surgery, revealed that nearly 20% of plastic surgery patients don’t tell anybody about their plans to undergo a cosmetic procedure….

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Is there some psychological reason as to why women choose to have a mommy makeover? And when choosing a plastic surgeon, which is more important: The ability to meet the patient’s emotional needs or competency? Without a doubt, pregnancy changes a woman’s body. Unfortunately, browse the Internet and you’ll find numerous photos of women with rock-hard abs holding a newborn. It’s hard not to feel…

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According to statistics for 2013 from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), liposuction is not only the number one surgical procedure overall, but also the number one procedure for men. The number of liposuction procedures has increased 106% since 1997, with males making up 14% of the total. What’s driving most men? The competitive workplace. Though the workforce is reportedly getting older (age…

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“What’s wrong?” “Are you angry about something?” If you’re continually fielding questions like these from your family and friends, you could have an angry resting face. It’s not a real disease, but more and more women and men are finding that they suffer from it. Symptoms include pinched lines between brows (worry lines), stationary lines under the eyes (tired lines), Nasolabial folds (sad lines), shallow…

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Sagging breasts. There are many misconceptions about the cause, as there are supposed remedies. Myth 1: Pectoral exercises like bench pressing will diminish the droop. Fact: While these exercises can enhance tone, they can’t change the shape or positioning of the breasts. A breast lift is the only viable option for returning breasts to their previous elevation. Myth 2: Breasts droop because of too much…

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Drinking enough water, avoiding the sun, getting enough sleep and avoiding stress, avoiding cigarettes and vigilant attention to your diet and exercise are all the keystones for preserving the elasticity and radiance of your skin. But what if your skin has lost its elasticity and tightness? Is your only option cosmetic surgery? No. Dr. Moraitis in Palm Harbor, Florida offers patients a non-surgical procedure called…

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It’s a rat race out there. When 25-year-olds can own million-dollar start-ups in Silicon Valley, more years do not necessarily get you more respect in the office. The harsh truth for most men is this: It’s not what you know. It’s how youthful you look. At least that’s what The New Republic is positing in its article exploring the increase of male cosmetic surgery and…

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If you look in the mirror and see cheeks that droop and have become saggy, or perhaps you weren’t born with full cheeks and high cheekbones, there is exciting news on the filler horizon. Recently-FDA-approved Voluma is opening the doors to men and women who want a youthful look without cosmetic surgery. Voluma does more than fill in wrinkles; Voluma restores volume to the cheeks,…

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