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Botox For Jawline Slimming

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Mature woman with a slim jawline

A square, strong jawline is a very desirable masculine feature, and while sharp and contoured jawlines are in for women right now as well, sometimes a strong Masseter muscle contributes to a wider jawline and defeminizes the face.  If you are a Real Housewives of New York fan, think Bethenny Frankel when she first appeared […]

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A square, strong jawline is a very desirable masculine feature, and while sharp and contoured jawlines are in for women right now as well, sometimes a strong Masseter muscle contributes to a wider jawline and defeminizes the face.  If you are a Real Housewives of New York fan, think Bethenny Frankel when she first appeared

The Revolution of the Non-Peel Skin Treatment

/ By / Aesthetics, Blog, Chemical Peels, Nonsurgical, Skin Care
Non-peel skin treatment beautiful woman

As a licensed aesthetician and someone that is always looking for the most innovative science-based skin care treatments, I had been hearing a lot of buzz about a new treatment called PRX-T33. After learning more about this new treatment and understanding the science behind its efficacy, I wanted to experience it firsthand. Before I talk

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As a licensed aesthetician and someone that is always looking for the most innovative science-based skin care treatments, I had been hearing a lot of buzz about a new treatment called PRX-T33. After learning more about this new treatment and understanding the science behind its efficacy, I wanted to experience it firsthand. Before I talk

COVID VACCINE & SWELLING AFTER FILLERS: SHOULD YOU BE WORRIED?

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COVID Vaccine

There has been much talk surrounding the Covid vaccines released by Moderna and Pfizer… and if you have done your research you have probably heard about the Moderna vaccine causing side effects in people with facial fillers.  This side effect is swelling near the filler injection site and it has only been reported in three

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There has been much talk surrounding the Covid vaccines released by Moderna and Pfizer… and if you have done your research you have probably heard about the Moderna vaccine causing side effects in people with facial fillers.  This side effect is swelling near the filler injection site and it has only been reported in three

Everything You Need to Know About Surgical Drains

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If you are considering a surgical procedure such as a tummy tuck or breast reduction, and have done some research or talked to a friend who has had one of these procedures, you may have heard about “the drains” that typically come along with these surgeries.  Many patients do admit that the drains are “the

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If you are considering a surgical procedure such as a tummy tuck or breast reduction, and have done some research or talked to a friend who has had one of these procedures, you may have heard about “the drains” that typically come along with these surgeries.  Many patients do admit that the drains are “the

Beauty Treatments You Can Safely Do at Home!

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Beautiful African American Woman At Home Beauty

The Covid19 mandated stay at home orders, albeit necessary and so far, effective (lets continue to flatten the curve!), have left many of us “stranded” when it comes to our normal beauty routine.  You may have missed your scheduled Botox appointment, have had to push off your hair appointment, and have gone without that mani/pedi

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The Covid19 mandated stay at home orders, albeit necessary and so far, effective (lets continue to flatten the curve!), have left many of us “stranded” when it comes to our normal beauty routine.  You may have missed your scheduled Botox appointment, have had to push off your hair appointment, and have gone without that mani/pedi

Dangers of Plastic Surgery Abroad

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Palm Trees by the beach

Travel to an exotic location, stay in a lush resort where staff are waiting on you hand and foot, and once you’ve recovered fully from your surgery, come home with larger breasts or a flatter tummy….  All of this for less than it would cost you to have plastic surgery in the United States.  If

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Travel to an exotic location, stay in a lush resort where staff are waiting on you hand and foot, and once you’ve recovered fully from your surgery, come home with larger breasts or a flatter tummy….  All of this for less than it would cost you to have plastic surgery in the United States.  If

Scar Optimization

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Woman applying scar cream

Working in a plastic surgery office we see many patients who are concerned by scars, whether it is a patient who is having surgery and is worried about how their scars might heal or a patient who suffered some sort of injury resulting in a scar.  People come in with new scars that are still

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Working in a plastic surgery office we see many patients who are concerned by scars, whether it is a patient who is having surgery and is worried about how their scars might heal or a patient who suffered some sort of injury resulting in a scar.  People come in with new scars that are still

Myth: Plastic Surgery is for Women Only

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Women aren’t the only ones interested in cosmetic procedures and plastic surgery these days.  It is becoming more common (and socially acceptable) for men to care about their appearance and want to do something about it, including seeking cosmetic and plastic surgery procedures.  According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, approximately 362,000 male cosmetic

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Women aren’t the only ones interested in cosmetic procedures and plastic surgery these days.  It is becoming more common (and socially acceptable) for men to care about their appearance and want to do something about it, including seeking cosmetic and plastic surgery procedures.  According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, approximately 362,000 male cosmetic

Is DIY CoolSculpting a Good Idea?

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Woman holding her flat stomach

Non-invasive fat reduction methods have been gaining tremendous popularity over the past few years.  The most popular non-invasive fat reduction method is Cool Sculpting.  CoolSculpting uses a controlled cold temperature (-11 degrees Celsius to be exact), to target and kill stubborn fat cells beneath the skins surface.  Popular treatment areas include the abdomen, flanks and

Is DIY CoolSculpting a Good Idea? Read More »

Non-invasive fat reduction methods have been gaining tremendous popularity over the past few years.  The most popular non-invasive fat reduction method is Cool Sculpting.  CoolSculpting uses a controlled cold temperature (-11 degrees Celsius to be exact), to target and kill stubborn fat cells beneath the skins surface.  Popular treatment areas include the abdomen, flanks and

ALCL: What is it and Who is Affected?

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Woman holding her breasts ALCL

Due to the recent breast implant recall of Allergan textured implants, Dr. Peters addresses concerns about ALCL (Anaplastic Larger Cell Lymphoma), what it is, and who is affected.

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Due to the recent breast implant recall of Allergan textured implants, Dr. Peters addresses concerns about ALCL (Anaplastic Larger Cell Lymphoma), what it is, and who is affected.

Which Injectable is Right for you?

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Plastic Surgery Injection

So you’ve got some wrinkles on your forehead and deep lines forming around your mouth…. You want a non-invasive procedure to improve their appearance but you’re not sure which injectable is needed to address your concerns.  Believe it or not, you are not alone.  Many patients, especially those who are new to aesthetic treatments, don’t

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So you’ve got some wrinkles on your forehead and deep lines forming around your mouth…. You want a non-invasive procedure to improve their appearance but you’re not sure which injectable is needed to address your concerns.  Believe it or not, you are not alone.  Many patients, especially those who are new to aesthetic treatments, don’t

Are You a Candidate for CoolSculpting?

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Woman grabbing her stomach coolsculpting candidate

Do you have a pocket or pockets of fat that bother you?  Perhaps it’s that lower abdominal “pooch” that many of us struggle with, or those love handles that create a muffin top in your skinny jeans.  For many of us, even diet and exercise doesn’t totally get rid of these stubborn pockets of fat. 

Are You a Candidate for CoolSculpting? Read More »

Do you have a pocket or pockets of fat that bother you?  Perhaps it’s that lower abdominal “pooch” that many of us struggle with, or those love handles that create a muffin top in your skinny jeans.  For many of us, even diet and exercise doesn’t totally get rid of these stubborn pockets of fat. 

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