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What You Need to Know About the FDA Warning on Radiofrequency Microneedling

What is Radiofrequency (RF) Microneedling? RF microneedling combines two methods: microneedles—tiny pins that briefly enter the skin—and RF energy, which creates controlled heat under the surface. The heat triggers new collagen and elastin, which can improve wrinkles, texture, and skin tightness. Common Devices You May Hear About Intended Results Most patients hope to see smoother Read More

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Understanding Cosmetic Surgery and Recovery Time 

Swelling and bruising can vary from person to person based upon their skin type, medical history and how they care for themselves following surgery. Thus, recovery time is individual. However, on average most patients having facial surgery find that they can resume normal social and work activities within 7-10 days. It takes 12-18 months to Read More

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How to Avoid Bruising with Dermal Fillers

It is important to realize that bruising is a frequent, but fortunately temporary, complication of fillers. According to studies of FDA clinical trials that involved over 2600 patients, 67% of all dermal filler patients bruised. Bruising lasted more than 7 days 26% of the time. Dermal filler injections around the lips reported the highest level Read More

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How Pulsed Dye Laser Treatment Can Transform Your Skin

In this week’s post, we will examine more skin conditions that the pulsed dye laser can treat:  Sebaceous Hyperplasia Sebaceous glands are oil glands in the skin, and sebaceous hyperplasia is essentially a condition of overactive or enlarged oil glands. They typically occur on the face as small yellow papules with a central depression. Sebaceous Read More

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How to Avoid The Pitfalls of a High Protein Diet

A high-protein diet is often promoted for muscle building, weight loss, and overall health benefits. However, excessive protein intake, particularly from animal sources, has been linked to renal problems, including an increased risk of kidney stones. How High-Protein Diets Affect Kidney Health Balancing Protein Intake for Kidney Health Conclusion While protein is essential for overall Read More