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Body contouring following major weight loss
Losing large amounts of weight is a great achievement, and you should be proud of your success! Unfortunately, for some patients, after massive weight loss are left with issues with excess skin that can be unsightly, inconvenient for clothing and exercise, and cause...
Product Spotlight The MAX Stem Cell Masque
Image Skincare is widely known for its advanced anti-aging products and in particular, it's MAX Stem Cell Line. The MAX Stem Cell Line or The MAX, named because of its ability to provide efficient, proven, MAXimum results, is packed with plant-derived stem cells and...
Benefits of a Tummy Tuck
A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is a plastic surgery procedure that gets rid of excess abdominal skin and fat, while tightening the vertical muscles of your abdominal wall and smoothing the area around the navel. After a tummy tuck, not only will your waistline be...
Spotlight Product: Image Skincare Clear Cell Salicylic Clarifying Tonic
Product Desclription Image Skincare Clear Cell Salicylic Clarifying Tonic is a salicylic acid based toner that gently removes oil from the skin while nourishing it with herbal extracts of ivy, green tea, and tea tree. Oil is one of the primary causes of...
7 Reasons to Wear a Daily Sunblock
7 Reasons to Wear a Daily Sunblock We have all heard about the dangers of the sun, but did you know skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States? One in five Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer, and this number is growing due...
Juvederm for Nasolabial Folds
The first thing you are probably wondering is: “What are nasolabial folds?” Nasolabial folds are the lines that reach from the nose to the mouth, also commonly known as “laugh lines” or “smile lines”. As we get older, these lines, just as all other so-called...
Neck Liposuction
Many people are unhappy with the way their neck and chin look. Whether it’s because age and gravity have conspired to create sagging jowls and “turkey neck,” or whether you have a double chin that you just can’t seem to get rid of, the neck and chin areas can be...
What is a Breast Lift (Mastopexy)?
A breast lift, or mastopexy, is a procedure to lift and reshape breasts that have lost their shape and volume from age, weight loss, nursing, or have just stretched out with development. Benefits of a Breast Lift Performed on its own or in conjunction with...
Skincare: How to transition your skincare routine from winter to spring!
We all typically come out of winter with skin that isn’t at the top of its condition. Long months of cold weather, indoor heat, dry air, and wind have likely taken their toll. To help repair some of winter’s damage, here are my top 3 recommendations to...
Breast Implant Removal
Breast augmentation is an incredible procedure, and results are usually wonderful. However, breast implants are not for everyone. After having breast implants for a long period of time, some patients no longer wish to have them for a variety of reasons Why Have...
Sleeping Beauty: 5 Beauty Benefits of Good Sleep
It may seem obvious, but sleep is one of the most important ways to preserve your health. Many people believe that getting a good night’s sleep is the key to waking up beautiful. Proper and adequate sleep offers many beauty benefits. How can you enjoy these benefits?...
Seeing the Benefits of Blepharoplasty
As you age, excess fat and loose skin can accumulate around your eyes, causing your eyelids to sag and making you appear tired, angry or older than you really are. In many cases, the cosmetic surgery procedure known as blepharoplasty can eliminate the puffy look and...
Benefits of Thigh Lift Surgery
WHAT IS A THIGH LIFT? A thigh lift is a surgical procedure to remove excess fat, tighten skin, re-shape and re-contour the upper thigh. Gravity, aging, and major weight loss can contribute to unsightly sagging, rippling and folding of the skin tissue. A thigh lift can...
Skin Care Debate: Over-the-Counter vs. Pharmaceutical Grade
What does OTC mean? OTC stands for Over-The- Counter and represents any product that can be purchased without a prescription. OTC’s don’t contain the same amount of active ingredients as pharmaceuticals; they simply aren’t allowed to. Pharmaceutical grade skin...
The Importance of Retinols
Every woman over 30 should be using a Retinol treatment! And I might even argue every woman period, or at least some form of a chemical exfoliant. The purpose is to speed up your exfoliation process, similar to a chemical peel, and increase the production of...
The Effects of Sugar on your Skin
The Effects of Sugar on your Skin Let's start with the basics. When you ingest sugar or high-glycemic foods that are rapidly convert to sugar (whether it's in the form of an apple or a piece of cake) your body breaks down these carbohydrates into glucose, which raises...
Tech Neck
If you haven’t heard of ‘tech neck’ yet, you will. Tech neck refers to the position of your neck when you look to check your phone and tablet. And as a population, we check our phones a lot. According to a recent survey, the average person checks their mobile devices...
Skincare Through the Ages
When it comes to skin care, most of us fall into one of two categories. There are those of us who never change our routine, using the same poorly suited face wash and moisturizer from high school. Then there's the other group, who embrace treatments like Botox and...


















