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Bid Unwanted Hair Adieu

Unwanted hair is just that, unwanted. And it’s such a pain to get rid of time and time again. You pluck, tweeze, shave, wax, and use harsh chemical warfare all in the quest for smooth, hair-free skin. So, why not ditch the creams and razors and get rid of the hair permanently with Dr. Lavey’s […]

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Botox

I’ll Take Botox for $300, Alex

Botox is one brand name that is a world beater. Everyone knows about Botox. In fact, since the FDA approved it to treat facial wrinkles in 2002, Botox injection sessions have been the most popular cosmetic procedure every year. But there are lots of things you don’t know about this crazy popular neuromodulator. Here are […]

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Breast Augmentation

What’s the Deal with Gummy Bear Implants?

Breast augmentation with Dr. Lavey involves many decisions beyond simply opting to go ahead with the surgery in the first place. You’ll decide the location of your incisions, the placement of the implants, the size and projection, and, of course, the type of implant. In the past, you’d simply choose between silicone and saline implants. […]

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tummy tuck

Pouches are for Kangaroos, Not Your Stomach

Everyone gets a little stomach pooch at some point. If you’ve been pregnant and had a couple children, it’s almost a certainty. If you’ve gained and then lost a good deal of weight, same thing. General aging will also eventually deliver a small pooch as the muscles and skin in the area weaken. The issue […]

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Beautiful young woman taking care of her skin face

Let’s Tighten Up That Neck and Chin

Nobody wants a weak chin. We can’t all be Kirk “the Chin” Douglas, but would it be too much to ask for a little definition down there? And what of our necks? Since the neck muscles and skin don’t have a bone under them to at least lie on, our necks can be the first […]

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Forehead Lift

RU Tired, or RU Mad?

Everyone’s forehead descends. Not like it’s going anywhere, but it still seems to feel the need to head south. Sometimes this sagging of your skin on your forehead can weight your brows, and people can look at you and think you’re either mad or sad. Neither is good. A forehead lift with Dr. Lavey will […]

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Tell Your Smile Lines Who’s the Boss with Radiesse

Aging isn’t for wimps, it’s a tough, unrelenting business. As your collagen supply diminishes with age, things sag, volume drops, and wrinkles form. While wrinkles may be fine on elephants, they don’t belong on your face. So, don’t take the effects of aging lying down. Take the fight to it with Radiesse volumizing filler. You’ve […]

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breast lift

Bigger or Higher Breasts?

Like everything else as we age, a woman’s breast sag. Unfortunately, this sagging is accentuated by pregnancy, breastfeeding, and changes in weight. When this happens a woman wonders what happened to her former, higher breasts. The answer is that they are not gone for good, as a breast lift with Dr. Lavey can return the […]

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