Whether you’re a brunette or a blonde, Asian or French, most women have to deal with unwanted hair. It’s not just the unsightly hair above the upper lip; women can have unwanted hair under the arms, chin, cheeks, legs, and back. Unwanted hair may also be exacerbated with stress, obesity, overactive hormones, and the use […]
No matter what cosmetic surgery you are considering, a temporary loss of sensation in areas affected by the surgery is normal. The more invasive the procedure, the longer the numbness will likely persist. What causes the sensation loss? Whenever an incision is made into the skin, it is more likely that the sensory nerves underneath […]
According to a December 2014 New York Post story, an increasing number of women are turning to Botox to get over heartbreaks and failed relationships, termed in the story as Breakup Botox. More recently, ABC News ran a story about a surge in the number of men who are showing more interest in getting Botox. […]
After the FDA approved Restylane for use as a lip filler last year, we have had many queries about its use. Here’s a quick guide to the first filler to be approved for increasing lip volume and softening the appearance of smoker’s lines. Prior to approval, the FDA ran a trial on Restylane used in […]
The abundance of eye creams and serums is proof that people are bothered by the overall appearance of their eyes. The problem is, these products usually have only minimal effect; anti-aging products may help firm up or smooth the skin around the eye area but they cannot completely reverse the signs of aging. This is […]
Associating cosmetic surgery with women is an outdated social stereotype. At our offices in Danville, men of all ages benefit from various cosmetic procedures — from complex surgeries such as male breast reduction to minimally invasive treatments such as Botox injections. Here are common cosmetic surgery procedures chosen by our male patients: Male breast reduction […]
Plastic surgery has certainly come a long way since the first recorded breast augmentation surgery in 1895. Surgical techniques have been refined, results are more natural looking, and recovery periods have been significantly reduced. Nevertheless, plastic surgery risks and complications still exist. At our practice, patient education on potential risks and complications is a priority. […]
You might be too pre-occupied with your forehead wrinkles and crow’s feet to check further below your face. Yet, did you know that the skin in the neck area is the first to show the signs of aging? The American writer Nora Ephron even blatantly wrote about it, “The neck is a dead giveaway. Our […]
The eyes may be the windows to your soul but the nose has its own story to tell, too. For many, the nose is what they first notice on another person’s face. Ideally, your nose should subtly provide natural facial harmony and not distract from your eyes, lips, or cheeks. The appearance of nasal humps […]
Facial aging is a result of a combination of factors. Although some of these factors are beyond your control (genetics, for one), the good news is you can actually do something to reverse other factors and take years off your face. A forehead lift by Dr. Lavey is one of the cosmetic surgery options that […]
