30
Sep
One Secret to Youthful Skin
Did you know that Cleopatra, who is renowned throughout history for her radiant skin and her beauty, used to bathe in sour donkey’s milk (lactic acid) to keep her skin soft and beautiful!? Chemical peels have been used for centuries to create uniform exfoliation o...
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30
Sep
Restylane Silk Now Available
We are very excited to announce that Restylane Silk® is now available at W Cosmetic Surgery! We are proud to be the first practice in the region and one of the first in the United States to have this brand new, FDA-approved formulation. Here’s some information about this great...
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30
Sep
Shakespeare…and Why Every Woman is Beautiful
Shakespeare captured it and I hear it all the time, negative feedback from women patients during our cosmetic consultations. As we're deciding what it is that we might want to improve, I almost always tell the patient that she is beautiful. They often say, with disdain: &l...
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30
Sep
How Long Does It Take to Recover from Plastic Surgery?
How long will it take to get back to work? When can I go out in public? Those are just two of the questions I get all the time in my role as cosmetic coordinator here at W Cosmetic Surgery. Here’s the truth…your downtime depends on you…and a few other variables. Tho...
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30
Sep
Do I Need a Brow Lift
Are you frustrated with sagging skin in your forehead? Deep frown lines or creases have you down? We have many patients that come in and say that they have extra skin hanging on their eyelids and it is becoming worse. Sometimes, it might not only be drooping of the upper eye...
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Sep
The Magic of Microneedling
Microneedling is making big news. In addition to all of the studies that show it actually builds collagen, people are seeing a difference in their skin and talking about it. In the last few months, my patients say their lip lines are markedly improved, the crinkles around...
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30
Sep
What is Your Face Saying?
What, exactly, is your face saying? Take a good hard look in the mirror. It’s difficult to do this, because you will be looking at yourself from straight on, which is not how most people see you (they see you in the ¾ view-half profile, half straight on). What does your hair...
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30
Sep
Zapping Away Years of Aging with Laser Skin Rejuvenation
During the summer, you’re probably embracing the sun’s warmth on your face. Achieving that sun-kissed look can bring youthful color to your face, but too much sun may result in long-term consequences for your skin. Not to worry! With a “Zip and a Zap” you could be on your way...
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30
Sep
10 Ways To Spot Bad Cosmetic Surgery From Across The Room
This was the subject of my talk at the University of Pennsylvania and Scheie Eye Institute 140th anniversary alumni meeting in early April. I began with a picture of aliens, and the guys in the Men in Black film that are able to recognize them.It isn't hard to recognize p...
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30
Sep
Facing Facts About the Vibes We Send
My sister, Karen, a screenwriter and a lawyer in California, was just in town for a visit. We got a chance to talk about her blog, which reveals that our thoughts run strangely in parallel. Her blog, called Karenoia, discusses how the way we interact with people is often det...
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