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Starlux 1540 and Starlux 2940 Fractional Laser Skin Resurfacing
If you are interested in skin rejuvenation you will be hearing a lot about Starlux, Fraxel Repair and Fractional Skin Rejuvenation in the future. To better understand the significance of these new advances some technical knowledge of cosmetic laser skin treatments for cosmetic laser skin rejuvenation and past laser skin care technology is important.
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Fractional Laser Skin Resurfacing Is Best Cosmetic Laser Skin Rejuvenation Treatment
Most of us over 30 are seeing skin aging changes when we look at our face in the mirror. Brown spots, dry skin, and wrinkles or crow’s feet around the eyes, frown lines and loose cheek skin are signs of facial skin aging. Today, new laser skin rejuvenation methods have made it possible to remove [...]
Before and After Pictures of Fractional Laser Skin Resurfacing for Skin Rejuvenation
Older CO2 laser resurfacing, called flat beam laser resurfacing produced excellent wrinkle removal and skin tightening, but recovery was very difficult, requiring weeks for the skin to heal. In addition, traditional laser skin resurfacing damaged pigment cells in the skin which caused the skin to turn white. These problems were caused by the fact that [...]
Tumescent Laser Liposuction–Less Discomfort Quicker Recovery After Liposuction
Many people who are not overweight or obese have areas of extra fat on an otherwise fit body. No matter how hard we exercise and watch our diet, some areas of fat just won’t go away. These areas tend to be around the waist in men, and the tummy, hips and thighs in women. Especially [...]
Dark Circles under Eyes—Medical Causes and New Laser Surgery Removal Treatments for Dark Circles
Many people come to my plastic surgery practice wanting treatment for removal of dark circles under the eyes. Most often they tell me they look tired and that people often ask them if they have gotten enough sleep. In my experience lack of sleep, watching too much TV or spending a lot of time on [...]
Laser Lipo Leaves Smooth Tight Skin after Laser Liposuction
No matter how hard I work out and watch my diet, I always have fat around my waist that I don’t like. Every year it gets worse, especially after the holidays. I also don’t like my double chin, and most women I know feel the same way about their hips, thighs and buttocks.
Like many [...]
Cosmetic Laser Surgery—How the Laser Creates Beauty
The word cosmetic is defined as “serving to beautify” or “used or done superficially to make something look better, more attractive, or more impressive.” Cosmetic plastic surgery is used to change the form or appearance of the normal face and body to make these structures look good or more beautiful. An example of cosmetic plastic [...]
Radiesse Liquid Face Lift for a Full Young Face
Full cheeks high on the cheek bone are a classic sign of a youthful face. As we age our full cheek drops and we develop a depression high in the cheek that makes our face look gaunt and tired. Radiesse is a long lasting facial filler that can restore a full high cheek and create [...]
Facial Rejuvenation–Modern Techniques for a Young Looking Face
Facial rejuvenation is a complex medical field, part art and part science. You really need to understand how new facial rejuvenation procedures work so you can be an informed consumer and make good, safe, effective choices. Equally important is finding a well trained, experienced, board certified trustworthy doctor who can provide you with the best [...]
Laser Liposuction-Before and After Pictures
Before and after pictures of any plastic surgery procedure are a very important way to evaluate results. My patients always want to see before and after pictures of laser liposuction procedures to get an idea of the result that they can expect. Of course it is very important to make certain that the before and [...]


