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OVERVIEW Labiaplasty is a surgery to reduce the size of the labia, which is the set of skin flaps that are located at either side of the vaginal opening. What is Labiaplasty? Labiaplasty is a cosmetic surgical procedure that changes the shape of your vaginal lips. Depending on the goals for labiaplasty,

Excess hair on the body - in small areas or large - can now be permanently eliminated with laser hair removal. Originally, ruby lasers were used for everyone, but they did not work well on people with dark skin. Today, ruby, alexandrite or diode lasers are used for light-skinned people, and neodymium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet

Light or heat emitted by lasers can produce certain reactions in the human body that can help resolve some problems. In the fields of cosmetic and plastic surgery, laser surgery offers options for rejuvenating the skin and treating spider and varicose veins. Different forms of lasers are used in these

Lip augmentation procedures create plumper, fuller lips. They also reduce fine wrinkles around the mouth. Procedures Three primary techniques are used to add volume to and reduce wrinkles surrounding lips: injections, implants and local flap grafts. Injections are generally office-based procedures where

OVERVIEW If you're dealing with stubborn areas of fat that you just can't seem to lose despite working out or changing your diet, a liposuction consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon may be right for you. This common cosmetic procedure is used to target and permanently remove unwanted areas

OVERVIEW Research indicates that as many as 40% to 60% of men have a condition that creates excess fat deposits in the chest area. This occurs frequently among teen males because of hormones, but naturally resolves itself over time in most cases. For some men the condition is hereditary; for others medical

OVERVIEW Microdermabrasion is used as a light surface treatment that refreshes the skin and reduces fine lines. It is often used to reduce the appearance of crow's feet, age spots and acne scars. It also has the added advantage of stimulating natural growth of new skin cells and collagen. ProcedureMicrodermabrasion

OVERVIEW While not commonly thought of as a plastic surgery procedure, Moh's reconstruction is used to treat skin cancer while also repairing and remodeling the face simultaneously. For those who have been diagnosed with skin cancer, Moh's surgery and Moh's reconstruction offer the chance to be cancer-free

OVERVIEW Pregnancy can leave lasting physical effects on your body, which you may struggle to understand and accept after childbirth. The presence of excess skin on your abdomen and weakened muscles, coupled with the shrinking and sagging of breasts, can lead some people to look for an option to get

OVERVIEW A neck lift is defined as a set of cosmetic procedures that are used to enhance the features of your neck. This can be done by: tightening and removing sagging neck skin removing excess fat sculpting/removal of excess fat from the lower jaw region and under the chin reducing the appearance

OVERVIEW Neurotoxins such as Botox and Dysport are a form of nonsurgical cosmetic injections that are used to treat the signs of aging, resulting in a youthful appearance of your face, neck, and skin. How do Neurotoxins Work? Also known as neuromodulators, these cosmetic injections work by blocking signals

OVERVIEW One of the most commonly requested cosmetic procedures, body contouring, is only growing in popularity. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, liposuction is one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures requested by patients. However, if you're not quite ready

OVERVIEW Non-surgical body contouring is any cosmetic procedure that is non-invasive and does not require the patient to undergo surgery to achieve a slimmer, contoured, and defined body. Non-surgical body contouring is recommended for patients who are not looking to lose weight. Instead, it's ideal

OVERVIEW Does the shape of your ears affect how you feel about your physical appearance? An appointment with a board-certified plastic surgeon can help determine whether an otoplasty or cosmetic ear surgery may be the right treatment for you. What is Otoplasty? Commonly known as cosmetic ear surgery,

OVERVIEW Photorejuvenation offers a lighter treatment than laser resurfacing using a similar technique. Because the procedure stimulates natural collagen growth, it is suited for fine to moderate wrinkles. ProcedurePhotorejuvenation is a non-surgical procedure conducted in a physician's office without