If you develop bags under your eyes, regardless of if you’re tired or not, they’re one of the more annoying aspects of facial aging. In some people, there is a genetic tendency to also develop purple color in this area for a double whammy. The question is — why does this happen? This month’s blog […]
Everyone has lots of socializing to do in December. Work parties, neighborhood dinners, dining out with friends, and the ubiquitous family affairs — for many of us we have more parties this month than the entire rest of the year combined. Want to look a little younger during all of these soirees? Have Dr. Beaty […]
Tattoos are almost ubiquitous these days. But certain tattoos, usually those received on a whim or without much forethought, can lead to regret. Plus, they can become a problem at work. Or, they can be a little embarrassing. That “Steve” tattooed on your shoulder. Uh, he’s no longer your main squeeze and Jeff, your current […]
While our Atlanta winters aren’t exactly the Currier & Ives variety, complete with horse drawn sleighs and frozen ponds, the falling temperatures of November signal one thing we have in common with the colder climates to our north — holiday party season! Many of Dr. Beaty’s patients like to have a little help erasing a […]
At Beaty Facial Plastic Surgery, we’re always looking at new technologies and systems that come to the aesthetic market to see if we think they would be a good option for our patients. Our newest system is called Pixel8-RF. It combines microneedling with the delivery of radiofrequency energy to improve skin texture and tone, and […]
Collagen is the key to firm, younger-looking skin. This protein provides the structural framework under our epidermis. Unfortunately, every year after we have our 20th birthday our bodies produce one additional percentage point less collagen. No wonder wrinkles, lines, and areas of volume loss really show themselves when we’re 50 — it’s because we now produce […]
CoolSculpting is a popular procedure for us at Beaty Facial Plastic Surgery. Dr. Mark Beaty is a member of the Zeltiq/Allergan advisory board for CoolSculpting. Plus we add weight maintenance with Dr. Laura Beaty to help our patients keep to a healthy weight after they slim their contour with the non-invasive fat reduction of CoolSculpting. […]