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PHONE: (828) 526-3783 TOLL-FREE: (877) 526-3784
209 Hospital Dr #202
Highlands, NC 28741
As we age, the skin and supporting structures lose collagen and elastin, the things that give it strength and elasticity. Gravity and the muscles that are attached to the skin in the face stretch the skin and cause it to wrinkle. Additionally, we lose subcutaneous tissue. The result depends on which of these changes predominate. Read the Rest ▶
The natural aging process, genetics, sun exposure and lifestyle including stress and smoking take a toll on the appearance of our lips. They lose volume, become disproportionate, and wrinkle. If this describes your lips and they are thin, wrinkled, lack volume or sex appeal, and are causing concern, minimally invasive lip augmentation can help increase Read the Rest ▶
In the past couple of years, the world we live in has shifted to a more virtual setting. We worked online. We relied on Zoom and other online platforms to stay connected with friends and family in a way that would be safe for everyone. Even now that the world is reopening to some extent, Read the Rest ▶
Keeping your body in shape can be difficult even if you have good eating habits, live a good lifestyle, and describe yourself as a relatively active person. Maintaining a stable weight is a challenge for the vast majority of people because both life and our metabolism are constantly changing. Additionally, genetics can modify how much Read the Rest ▶
BOTOX was the first injectable treatment to become famous. It was first approved for cosmetic use in 2002. However, the injectable had been used therapeutically since 1989. Because the product is so well-known; the Mother of All Injectables, BOTOX is the go-to that many people think of first when they decide to address the signs Read the Rest ▶
Sagging, bulging, hooded eyelids can make you look older than your biological age. This seems to be true regardless of the other lines and wrinkles on the face. Since upper and lower eyelid rejuvenation (blepharoplasty) reverses this, many people choose this surgery alone rather than a full facelift. Rejuvenating the eyes can make that big Read the Rest ▶
Microdermabrasion is a popular skin treatment that removes the outer dead cell layer of the skin. If you’ve never had this service but are aware of how it works, your first inclination may be to assume that it hurts to have microdermabrasion performed. Because we know how microdermabrasion works, and also what it can do Read the Rest ▶
Many people are bothered by the appearance of their aging eyes. In many cases, it isn’t the eyes themselves, nor the eyelids, that are the primary problem. The position of the eyebrows may be pressing downward on the thin and delicate upper eyelids. Furthermore, the slant of the descending eyebrows can create an emotional appearance Read the Rest ▶
In the past several years, plastic surgeons have heard patients loud and clear. As effective as surgical procedures are, the vast majority of patients would like to address the signs of aging and other cosmetic objectives without setting foot in the operating room. We understand the draw of nonsurgical cosmetic treatments. We also understand the Read the Rest ▶
It is not uncommon for adults to notice an increasing number of spots on the skin as they get older. Because these isolated or clustered discolorations seem to expand exponentially with age, we often refer to them as age spots. They have also been called liver spots (because it was once falsely believed that they Read the Rest ▶
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