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3 Feb

Medical Tourism on the Rise in Costa Rica

In a recent article in Feel Costa Rica, a Real Estate magazine, discusses how Costa Rica is a very appealing option for medical tourism. Several countries now top the list for medical tourism, including Canada, Israel, the United Kingdom, Singapore, and Costa Rica. Ranked as among the most appealing destinations for medical tourism last year, […]

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28 Jan

Double Chin? There May Be a Drug for That

A recent article in Bloomberg Business discusses how people who suffer from an unsightly double chin may not need to contort their head, neck and face into funny positions to try to work off the extra roll if U.S. regulators sign off on a new drug. Kythera Biopharmaceuticals Inc.’s experimental drug is injected into fat […]

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27 Jan

With the New Year, Start 2015 with a Bang

The New Year brings new goals and expectations, but only if you earnestly desire to become a new you. Skin Care 101 Make an appointment for a skin cancer check and make this an annual tradition.  Skin Cancer is the most common form of cancer in the U.S., with more than 3.5 million skin cancers diagnosed […]

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22 Jan

What is Hair Restoration?

WHAT IS HAIR RESTORATION? Hair restoration includes the surgical and non-surgical methods used to counteract or slow symptoms of hair loss in men and women. Methods may be used individually or in combination to produce the desired results depending on a person’s needs. Finding the right hair restoration solution can be difficult. It’s an important decision […]

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20 Jan

NON SURGICAL COSMETIC TREATMENTS: NOT JUST A BEAUTY ROUTINE

Whether their goal is to turn back the hands of time, look as good as they feel, or age gracefully, Americans are embracing non surgical cosmetic facial treatments to get the quickest results with the least down time. In their quest for a more youthful appearance, however, they should keep in mind that popular non […]

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16 Jan

It’s Not Too Late for Laser Treatments

It’s Not Too Late For Laser Treatments We often have to postpone or cancel patient treatments due to sun damage – or at least the thread of sun damage – if patients are, or are planning to go on holiday or sunbathe. We continually campaign throughout the year about the importance of caring for your skin and the damage that exposure […]

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13 Jan

Are you are a candidate for a hair restoration procedure?

(Before and After Pictures of one of our patients) For the right patient, exhibiting the right hair and scalp characteristics, hair transplant surgery can be a life changing cosmetic procedure. However, not every hair loss sufferer is a good candidate for surgical hair restoration. It’s important to fully understand the criteria that makes a good […]

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9 Jan

What You Need to Know about the Benefits of Fillers

What are dermal fillers? Most of our patients know the benefits of using Botox or Xeomin for their fine lines, but fillers are an underutilized injectable that everyone needs to know more about. Dermal fillers help to diminish facial lines and restore volume and fullness in the face. As we age, our faces naturally lose […]

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8 Jan

January Spotlight on Breast Augmentation

WHAT’S THE ‘BEST’ TIME FOR BREAST AUGMENTATION? For women who are interested in breast enhancement, one of the biggest questions is, “What’s the best time for breast augmentation?” To determine that answer, you need to ask yourself why exactly you’re choosing the procedure in the first place. Many women choose breast augmentation because they want […]

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5 Jan

Get Rid of the Damage for Good

From topical treatments that lighten to in-office lasers that ablate the upper lay of skin, there are a myriad of options to limit the look of the sun-damaged skin.  Topicals are almost always the first recommendation to address sun damage, and are often coupled with more aggressive treatments. Topical Treatments: Start with retinoids- and retinol, […]

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