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Choosing to have plastic surgery is an exciting decision. Who you decide to share this information with is completely up to you. While spouses often tell each other a great deal, some people hesitate to let their significant others know about a cosmetic treatment before or after it’s performed. Dr. Mark Richards, our board certified ...
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The stigma surrounding cosmetic procedures is finally gone! Every year, more people undergo rejuvenating procedures, from non-surgical dermal fillers and BOTOX® Cosmetic to Face Lifts and Body Sculpting. A health-and activity-oriented population understands that it is appropriate to want to look as good as they feel. Additionally, rejuvenation and body shaping techniques and products have ...
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Your eyes are often the first feature someone notices. They express emotion, warmth, and welcoming, but they can also reveal signs of aging. Eyelid surgery, medically referred to as blepharoplasty, is one way to address excess skin, skin laxity, and creases on the upper and lower eyelids. Traditional eyelid surgery is a popular approach; however, ...
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One of the many benefits of tummy tuck surgery (abdominoplasty) is that it can help patients achieve an abdomen that appears flatter and firmer following childbirth or weight loss. During the procedure, the excess skin is removed via an incision that is placed low on the abdomen. Where exactly this incision is located and how ...
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One of the hardest areas of the body to tone is the abdomen. Fortunately, there are a number of advanced procedures that can help contour the stomach with beautiful results. Tummy tuck surgery (abdominoplasty) and liposuction from our board certified plastic surgeon are designed to address a wide range of common concerns affecting this region. ...
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There is always some downtime following surgery, and a facelift is no different. While healing rates vary from person to person, most individuals will go through similar stages of recovery. Dr. Mark Richards, our experienced plastic surgeon, will go into detail about what to expect during your initial consultation. Some patience during this process will ...
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Once you’re an adult, typically there are no hard and fast rules about when you can get a facelift. However, the best time to get a facelift usually narrows the age window. Many patients choose to consider this procedure when they are in their 50s, but every person has unique circumstances, rates of aging, and ...
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The forehead and eyes work together to express a wide range of thoughts and emotions. Usually you have a lot of control over the expressions you’re revealing; however, the natural aging process can leave others with an impression that’s different from what you intended. For instance, under-eye bags, puffy or droopy eyelids, and a heavily ...
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The forehead allows people to show a variety of emotions. If the brow area begins to descend as a result of the natural process of aging, however, this can cause one to appear tired, sad, or upset regardless of their emotional state. To address this common concern, Dr. Mark Richards, our board certified plastic surgeon, ...
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While you may not be familiar with the medical term, gynecomastia, enlarged breasts in men is more common than you may realize. This condition can occur in boys and men of all ages, and it can also be the source of extreme discomfort and self-consciousness. There are many causes of male breast development, including hormonal ...
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