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A Behind the Scenes Look at JUVÉDERM® Lip Injections

  What is JUVÉDERM®? Ann: JUVÉDERM® is a dermal filler made with hyaluronic acid – a natural substance in the skin that adds nutrients and helps the skin keep its softness and moisture. JUVÉDERM® is used to add volume to facial tissue (including lips) to create a smoother and fuller appearance of the skin. In…

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Goodbye Razor . . . Hello Laser!

Unwanted facial and body hair is a common problem that can be a source of distress and frustration for men and women. Methods such as waxing, shaving and tweezing yield temporary results and can leave skin irritated. Today, many are turning to advanced laser technology to treat this problem. What is Laser Hair Removal? Laser…

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Introducing Kybella: Pesky Fat Deposits Have Met Their Match

  In the age of the “selfie,” we have come to realize that there is flattering angle for photos and a not so flattering angle. Well, chin up! The solution to that dreaded double chin has arrived. Introducing Kybella®! For those who suffer from the frustration of trying to lose fat below the chin, Kybella®…

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Youthful Looking Skin Is Possible With Facial Laser Resurfacing

One of the most incredible discoveries in dermatology over the past twenty years has been the use of laser light for effective skin rejuvenation. Whether it’s the damaging rays of the sun, lifestyle choices (such as smoking) environmental pollutants or stress – they all effect the health, color and texture of the skin. The outcome…

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Why do women get Breast Enhancement? The reasons may surprise you…

  J. Eric Lomax, MD and James M. Jeffries III, MD There are many reasons why women may consider breast enhancement surgery. Factors such as weight gain/loss, illness, pregnancy, breastfeeding, irregular shape and size, sagging and cancer are just a few situations that can influence this decision. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons,…

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Myths & Truths about Water and your Health

If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a million times: drinking more water is the first step to optimal health. Staying hydrated is a magical way to keep your body in check and take care of your basic functions. You’ve probably also been told that drinking a certain amount of water a day will…

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What Can Lasers Do For You?

One of the most incredible discoveries in health care over the past two decades has been the use of laser light for the effective treatment of skin diseases and skin rejuvenation. Laser beams have been created that penetrate the skin at different depths, different widths, and with different degrees of intensity. They have also been…

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The Myths, Truths, and Treatments of Acne

  Most of us have been there. You are worrying about an important presentation in the morning at work, only to wake up with a new blemish. No matter the specific situation, acne can be an embarrassing and even debilitating skin condition that affects many people at some point in their lives. Forty to fifty…

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