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Aging might be a natural process, but that does not mean that you have to succumb to it. While many of us will try to keep aging at bay with good lifestyle choices and skin care, there comes a point where the non-surgical options are not good enough to give you long-lasting results. What is a Facelift? A facelift, also known as a rhytidectomy, is a procedure that “lifts” the skin under your face and neck to eliminate any sagging skin. The result is a reduction in wrinkles as your skin is tightened back to its more youthful state. A typical facelift works […]

If you have found yourself too embarrassed or self-conscious to wear sleeveless shirts or dresses, you might have found yourself wondering about the possibility of a brachioplasty, also known as an arm lift. While arm lifts are a wonderful solution to reshaping your upper arms, not everyone can have this procedure done. If you have recently lost weight Many people who go through weight loss will find themselves with extra skin on their upper arms. Even though the fat has been burned off and replaced with muscle, that excess skin cannot always return to where it was before. If you fall under this […]

In general, the surgery to have a rhinoplasty done is not more than a couple of hours. While the surgery is straightforward, there is still some information that you need to have before you have the procedure done, including what to do for the best recovery possible. The Preparation Before your Rhinoplasty surgery, you need to have taken care of: Cold compresses and supplies: Having cold compresses or ice packs on hand and ready to go will make it so much easier when you really need to use one. Medications: If your doctor is going to prescribe you any kind of medication for your […]

Lip injections have become more popular than ever before, with celebrities like Kylie Jenner showing what they can do for you. While you might be planning all of the things to do before your procedure, you should also plan for what needs to happen after the procedure. Knowing ahead of time on what to do or not to do after a lip injection procedure, can ensure that you have the best results possible. Give yourself a day or two off While lip injections are a non-invasive form of plastic surgery, you should not work or go back to work on the day that […]

When a patient is looking for a non-surgical or non-invasive treatment that can help smooth or plump certain features, dermal fillers are a great solution. These injections are completely safe and effective for a variety of different concerns. Dermal fillers can be injected in a wide range of places and can give results that are either visible or subtle, depending on your goal. This is what dermal fillers can treat. Lips: One of the best-known uses of dermal fillers is on the lips. Many celebrities have had these lip injections  performed. They work by having the filler placed in either the border […]

If you are expecting or planning on growing your family and have either gone through a breast augmentation or are considering one, there is a common question that comes up: can you still breastfeed after having a breast augmentation. This is what you need to know. Types of Implants The type of implants that you receive can affect whether you will be able to successfully breastfeed. Most implant surgeries done today have incisions in the fold of the breast or the armpit, keeping them well away from the milk ducts. Incisions that are made along the areolae or nipples run the risk […]

While Botox is best-known for helping battle wrinkles, it actually can help out with other conditions as well. Botox is a neurotoxin that temporary blocks the nerve signal to the wrinkled areas, giving the skin a chance to recover. To check if you are a candidate for Botox in Toronto visit our treatment page This neurotoxin can be used for so much more than wrinkles. Migraines: Migraines are an incredibly debilitating form of headache that can be hard to control. Migraines are often described as a pulsing pain in one side of the head that is often accompanied by tunnel vision, nausea, and […]

When the sun is out, it is easy to want to get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather. But you also need to be diligent about sun protection before you go out. UV rays will age and damage your skin, making you vulnerable to skin cancer or even simply wrinkles. You must protect your skin from the sun. 1. Your Daily Moisturizer: The first thing that you should consider in sun protection is your daily moisturizer. Most face creams, including CC or BB creams, have some level of SPF in them. If it is less than 30, however, that is not going […]

Going forward with a breast augmentation surgery is exciting and life changing. But even though you might have decided that breast implants are the right choice for you, you have more things to consider. Just as women’s bodies come in all shapes and sizes, breast implants also come in more than one shape and size. You will want to be sure that the implants you choose will work for both your body type and the look you would like to achieve. This is how you can choose the right breast implants for you. Types of Implants There are two primary types of […]