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What is Sclerotherapy?

May 14th, 2013 by David J. Lange, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Varicose veins and spider veins– blood vessels that have grown abnormally large in size or number – are common and unsightly cosmetic conditions. Sclerotherapy eliminates these blemishes by destroying the problem vessels with a chemical agent. In the sclerotherapy procedure, a plastic surgeon uses a fine needle to inject a sclerosing agent, or sclerosant, into  …  read more »

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How to Reduce Laugh Lines

May 7th, 2013 by Colin L. Failey, M.D.

They’re called laugh lines – the wrinkles on the sides of our mouths that come with age. But many people find nothing funny about these wrinkles, or the gathering nasolabial folds running from the sides of the nose to the sides of the mouth, and they’re eager to make their laugh lines disappear. Fortunately, a  …  read more »

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Types of Laser Skin Treatments

March 11th, 2013 by Colin L. Failey, M.D.

Let there be light: That’s what the demand for laser-based cosmetic procedures seems to be saying. The word “laser” is an acronym for “light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation.” A laser uses one wavelength, or color of light, allowing the beam to be focused and concentrated on a very small area. Lasers have altered  …  read more »

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What is Platysmaplasty?

March 9th, 2013 by Isaac Starker, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Neck lifts are becoming popular cosmetic procedures. Today, advanced cosmetic medicine techniques enable plastic surgeons including those at the Peer Group to reduce or eliminate the excess fat and skin, and sagging muscle tissue that often develop around the neck as we grow older. If you’ve been investigating neck lift plastic surgery procedures, chances are  …  read more »

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Breast Lift versus Breast Implants

March 6th, 2013 by Francisco G. Colón, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Women unhappy with the size or shape of their breasts have a wealth of options. Some women with large breasts may want to reduce their size through breast reduction, but most women are more interested in enhancing the size or shape of their breasts. Breast augmentation and breast lifts are two popular breast enlargement procedures.  …  read more »

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