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Sep

Do Chemical Peels Increase Collagen? And Other Procedures That Promote Collagen Production

Published: September 26, 2022

After the age of 25, collagen production slows down and aging commences at a faster rate. Therefore, one of the keys to anti-aging skincare is increasing collagen production on the surface and underneath the skin. There are several professional skincare options that help with collagen. So, do chemical peels increase collagen? Chemical peels can help … Continue reading Do Chemical Peels Increase Collagen? And Other Procedures That Promote Collagen Production →

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Sep

The Best Procedures For Gender Affirming Hair Restoration

Published: September 20, 2022

With age, the hairline becomes one distinct feature of gender that many patients hope to avoid or treat. While cisgender men also want to resolve their hairline, for trans females the desire can be combined with the debilitating effects of gender dysphoria. Thankfully, there are options to treat hair restoration for gender affirming cases. Here … Continue reading The Best Procedures For Gender Affirming Hair Restoration →

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Sep

Can You Tattoo Over Laser Removal?

Published: September 12, 2022

Laser tattoo removal uses a combination of heat and light energy to break down the ink pigments in your tattoo. Over time and with multiple treatments, this helps fade and remove the tattoo. However, because a patient wants to remove a tattoo does not mean they do not want more tattoos. A common question our … Continue reading Can You Tattoo Over Laser Removal? →

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Sep

What Is Better – Under Or Over The Muscle Breast Implants?

Published: September 8, 2022

When placing breast implants, they can be placed either above the chest muscle or under it. Today, the vast majority of breast augmentations place the implants below the muscle. However, this does come with more post-operative pain and a slightly longer recovery than if placing them above the muscle. So, why are the majority of … Continue reading What Is Better – Under Or Over The Muscle Breast Implants? →

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Aug

What Is The Best Treatment For Smile Lines?

Published: August 29, 2022

Smile lines—sometimes called the nasolabial folds—are one of the first concerns many have about aging. Additionally, some people are simply born with deeper folds than others. Therefore, patients of all ages are interested in treating smile lines. So, what is the best treatment for smile lines? There are two non-surgical treatments usually recommended to patients … Continue reading What Is The Best Treatment For Smile Lines? →

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Aug

What Is Closed Rhinoplasty?

Published: August 23, 2022

Rhinoplasty surgery ranges in how invasive it is depending on what is necessary to achieve the desired result. For example, sometimes an osteotomy is required, which involves breaking the nose and moving it into place. In other cases, only minor enhancements are necessary and may not require major incisions. Traditionally, there are two types of … Continue reading What Is Closed Rhinoplasty? →

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Aug

What Does Body Feminization Include?

Published: August 15, 2022

Gender affirming surgery can include several different procedures depending on the patient’s specific goals and starting anatomy. One procedure known broadly as body feminization is often a combination of different procedures to help contour the patient’s body to look more feminine. Let’s look at the question, “What does body feminization include?” One procedure that is … Continue reading What Does Body Feminization Include? →

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Aug

Bodybuilding & Steroid Use: Can It Cause Gynecomastia?

Published: August 8, 2022

Male bodybuilders tend to have a low percentage of body fat. However, in cases where they choose to use steroids for an extended amount of time as a performance enhancer, this can adverse effects. Since bodybuilding often values the look of the body, it is important to understand the possible aesthetic effects of extended steroid … Continue reading Bodybuilding & Steroid Use: Can It Cause Gynecomastia? →

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Aug

Preventing Keloids On African American Breast Augmentation Patients

Published: August 1, 2022

Keloids are a form of raised scar that spread beyond the injury site to become noticeable and often bothersome. While anyone can get a keloid, people with melanated skin are more prone to keloid scars. Therefore, when undergoing any type of plastic surgery, African American patients often have concerns about keloids. Dr. Sajan is experienced … Continue reading Preventing Keloids On African American Breast Augmentation Patients →

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Jul

Cosmetic Procedures That Disguise The Effects Of Smoking

Published: July 26, 2022

Smoking is one of the factors that speed up aging. People who smoke tend to develop wrinkles earlier and look older than their peers who do not smoke. Here are 3 cosmetic procedures that disguise the effects of smoking. #1: Lip Filler Smokers often develop “smoker’s lines” which are lines around the mouth caused by … Continue reading Cosmetic Procedures That Disguise The Effects Of Smoking →