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Liposuction and Lipodissolve
Liposuction is one of the most common cosmetic surgeries and, at times, one of the most generally misunderstood. As it is a procedure that eliminates excess fat, some people think that it can be used for weight loss. This is simply not true. Liposuction is only a method to eliminate diet-resistant and exercise-resistant fat. It is not a method of weight loss. In fact, it is more of a sculpting technique to achieve a desired shape, not size.
Liposuction patients have healthy diets and exercise habits. They also will have specific areas of the body where fat is not reduced due...
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Botox for Severe Underarm Sweating
Botox is one of the most recognizable and easily understood products in cosmetic medicine. For years now, Botox has built a name through its consistent, safe results in reducing wrinkles. And, there is a good chance you have tried Botox or are considering it for facial wrinkles.
However, Botox is also approved for treatment of excessive underarm sweating, too. This is a problem that affects both men and women of all ages. And, a few injections of Botox can give fast, easy, safe, and effective relief.
If you understand that Botox is a neurotoxin, or a paralyzing agent, it’s easy to understand how the...
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Tummy Tucks
Abdominal muscles can stretch with significant weight gain. Following childbirth or significant weight loss, it is common to have loose skin and muscles in the abdomen. A tummy tuck, also known as an abdominoplasty, is a common procedure to correct this sort of bulging in the abdomen.
Commonly performed with liposuction, a tummy tuck can restore a natural, pre-weight gain look. It is a somewhat involved procedure that includes the removal of some skin and muscle in order to tighten the area effectively. Each case is different and there are numerous approaches. So, if you are considering a tummy tuck and...
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Injectable treatments
We are asked all the time about ways to make the face appear more youthful and, frequently, the answer is dermal fillers. Fillers such as Juvederm, Sculptra and Restylane all address the common signs of aging such as wrinkles, smile lines, marionette lines and thinning lips. A dermal filler is a substance that replaces lost volume in the skin or stimulates the growth of new collagen in the skin to restore a youthful appearance.
When it comes to dermal fillers, your results depend on the skills and experience of the provider. How much filler and where it is injected makes all...