Many people are finally tossing their razors in the trash and turning to laser hair removal to make life a little bit easier. Laser hair removal has almost become the standard compared to waxing, tweezing, and shaving. Who doesn’t want to save time in their day by not having to shave? Here is what you need to know: Do: Shave! It is recommended...
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Botox Cosmetic and Dysport treatments have been around for decades, but most patients are familiar with its use to relax the muscles of the forehead, glabella, and crow’s feet. What many people don’t know is that injecting a Botox Cosmetic and Dysport into the masseter muscle, which is one of the muscles we chew with, will relax the muscle...
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Interested in a surgical procedure but not sure if you can get enough time off from work? Well here is your guide to how much time is necessary for your recovery! Rhinoplasty (nose job) It is recommended that one takes approximately a week off to recover from a rhinoplasty surgery. After one week the patient will feel able to return to work,...
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Do you ever wonder what happened to your chest and décolletage area that you felt confident about in your younger years? Over time, sun exposure, gravity, and sleeping on your side can greatly affect your décolletage area and the way it looks. Sun damage and gravity will take a toll on anyone, but I am sure you are just as surprised as I am...
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There are many types of dermal fillers to choose from now days, but not every dermal filler is appropriate for each location. The two most common dermal filler families are Juvederm and Restylane. The types of Juvederm products are Juvederm XC, Juvederm Ultra XC, Juvederm Voluma, Juvederm Volbella, and Juvederm Vollure XC. The types of Restylane...
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As we age, we produce less collagen, slowly absorb facial fat, and experience thinning of the dermal tissues, all of which causes us to gradually lose volume across our entire face. Luckily, we have several options when it comes to contouring and volumizing the face. The most popular options to restore volume are dermal fillers such as Restylane...
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Who doesn’t want a more even skin tone and texture? Radiant skin is everyone’s end goal and we have a variety of options to help achieve that. From lasers to medical grade skin care and chemical peels we strive to help you attain the best possible skin! Let’s talk more about chemical peels. Many of our patients in Pittsburgh find that...
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Do you sweat profusely? Prescription antiperspirants, creams, and oral medications not working for you? Learn why many people are turning to botulinum toxin injections to help temporarily block the nerves that cause sweating. When people think of Botox or Dysport, they typically think of the cosmetic procedure that people undergo to treat fine...
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This is a very common question asked by many of our patients. Although most doctors don’t perform Botox/Dysport or dermal filler injections on pregnant women or women that are breast feeding, there are no formal scientific studies proving that these procedures are harmful to the baby. There are no studies because what pregnant woman or...
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Not all noses are created equally and everyone’s nose has its own unique shape to it. Luckily, there is an option to contour the nose without having to go under the scalpel. Non-surgical rhinoplasty has become very popular recently due to the fact that it saves time, money, and discomfort as compared with rhinoplasty surgery. This dermal filler...
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