A well-established skin care and an aesthetic treatment routine can significantly impact keeping the youthful and radiant look you want. However, developing a plan that works best for you can be overwhelming with so many options available. One option that is a great way to get as close to a “reset” for your skin as […]
Whether to celebrate a specific day, to serve as a memory of someone, or just as a work of art, tattoos are a permanent way to an image or phrase placed on your body. Occasionally, some people change their minds about tattoos or decide they no longer match their lifestyle. Others may want a “clean […]
Now that I have had a Facelift I am done, right? WRONG What is a Facelift? A Facelift is a surgical procedure done under general anesthesia in which the surgeon analyzes aging and lax skin, fat pads, muscles, and all other underlying tissues, surgically places them together and then surgically stitching them in an upward […]
What happens to the cheeks as we age? As we get older, several changes occur in our midface that create a more aged appearance. We lose elasticity and collagen in the skin, which causes skin to sag. The fat pads in the face deflate and descend and our facial skeleton gets smaller as bone reabsorbs […]
Signs of a turkey neck Many of our patients are bothered by the appearance of their neck. This is especially true in this age of Zoom meetings and social media images. Camera angle and lighting can amplify the effects of aging on the neck, leading to dissatisfaction with appearance and loss of confidence. Concerns vary […]
What is buccal fat? Buccal fat is the fat pad that is deep in the lower cheek. It is often associated with a “baby face” or “chubby cheeks”. As we age, this fat pad usually deflates and creates a more chiseled or V-shape face. However, in some individuals, this can descend and create that rounder […]
Retinoids and Retinols are forms of Vitamin A Retinoids and retinols are forms of Vitamin A. Retinols are types of retinoids were approved by the FDA in the 1970s to treat acne. Retinoids have potent anti-aging properties because they spur faster turnover of surface skin cells and boost collagen. They improve acne, skin tone and […]
What Laser Do I Need? In our ever-changing world of facial beauty where do lasers fit in? There are several types and how does the patient/consumer know the ins and outs of the choices presented. Well, first, you must have a consultation with a qualified healthcare professional. Let me say it again, do not decide […]
Women are not the only ones concerned about their appearance, whether it’s unwanted body fat or fine lines and wrinkles. Men often have the same concerns. It is one of the reasons our board-certified doctors and expert Nurse Practitioner at Beaty Facial Plastic Surgery are proud to offer a suite of procedures geared for men. […]