Most plastic surgery procedures cannot be performed until a patient is 18. Breast augmentation is one of these. However, the FDA does not recommend silicone breast implants for anyone under the age of 22, though saline implants are approved for anyone 18 and above. This can leave patients wondering, “What is the best age to … Continue reading What Is The Best Age To Get Breast Implants?
View MoreThe results of skincare, including professional and medical grade skincare, can take time to fully appear. Microneedling is often considered the gold standard of skin improvement and RF microneedling is one of the most powerful medical grade skincare procedures available. So, when do you see results from RF microneedling? Immediately after RF microneedling, the skin … Continue reading When Do You See Results From RF Microneedling?
View MoreA lash lift is essentially an eyelash perm that keeps the lashes in the ideal curl without the need for an eyelash curler. A lash tint is also often applied at the same time. Unfortunately, a lash lift is temporary, usually lasting between six and eight weeks. While it is impossible to maintain it so … Continue reading How To Maintain A Lash Lift
View MoreA tracheal shave is a gender affirming surgery that reduces the prominence of the typically masculine Adam’s apple. While most commonly performed for male-to-female transgender people, it is also sometimes performed on non-binary and cisgender male patients. One concern patients have is how it may affect their voice with questions such as, “Does tracheal shave … Continue reading Does Tracheal Shave Surgery Change Your Voice?
View MoreCapsular contracture is a complication of breast augmentation where the scar tissue around the implant hardens, or where too much scar tissue forms. It is not always evident and having some amount of scar tissue around the implants is perfectly normal. However, if there is pain, tenderness, or major changes in the look or feel … Continue reading What Does Capsular Contracture Feel Like?
View MoreTraditionally, lip fillers are injected into both the upper and lower lip to create a natural, symmetrical appearance. While many patients come in only wanting to enhance one lip, it is almost always best to add a small amount of filler to the other lip as well to maintain the ideal appearance. Though, are there … Continue reading Can I Get Lip Fillers In One Lip?
View MoreGender affirming breast augmentation–while technically considered an elective surgery–has been known to save lives and treat gender dysphoria. However, not every transgender woman undergoes a breast augmentation and hormones can jump start breast growth during chemical transition. This can lead to the question, “When is MTF breast augmentation necessary?” The answer can be complicated. Ultimately, … Continue reading When Is MTF Breast Augmentation Necessary?
View MoreA non-surgical Brazilian butt lift uses injections of dermal fillers (usually Sculptra) and organic substances such as platelet rich plasma to provide a moderate increase of volume in the buttocks. Since this involves injections, patients are not placed under general anesthesia. This can make some patients anxious and lead to questions like, “Does a non-surgical … Continue reading Does A Non-Surgical BBL Hurt?
View MoreTreatment of chronic migraines can be a long arduous process that can become frustrating and painful. For many patients, when initial treatments do not improve the frequency or severity of their headaches, they may come to Allure Esthetic for Botox injections. For those with chronic migraines, Botox can reduce their frequency and sometimes intensity. Let’s … Continue reading What Is The Success Rate Of Botox For Migraines?
View MoreA rhinoplasty, or nose job, is one of the most common plastic surgery procedures performed in the United States. Many patients simply want to alter the look of their nose. However, for transgender patients, a rhinoplasty may be part of a larger facial feminization or masculinization surgery meant to make their face look more like … Continue reading How Is A Transgender Rhinoplasty Different From A Cisgender Rhinoplasty?
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