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. […]
Menopause is simply the end of menstruation, but there is absolutely nothing simple about menopause. I’ve been fortunate to care for many women going through this hormonal transition during my 20+ years of medical practice. I believe I’ve learned far more from them about managing menopause than they from me. That doesn’t mean I’m ready […]
Some people assume intense pulsed light and laser light are the same things, but they are different. Laser energy is delivered in a single wavelength. Intense pulsed light delivers a broad spectrum onto treatment areas. By using different filters to allow certain wavelengths through, different skin problems can be treated with IPL. An IPL FotoFacial […]
Whether your nose surgery was for cosmetic or functional reasons, the goal is to recover as soon as possible without complications. Dr. Beaty knows that a successful recovery is a critical component of your overall rhinoplasty experience. Patients want to see their final results as soon as possible, but patience is a virtue with recovery […]
As a double board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Beaty not only performs cosmetic procedures such blepharoplasty and rhinoplasty, but he also performs various reconstruction procedures. Scar revision surgery is one of those reconstruction surgeries and it can really change the appearance of an ugly scar. When considering whether you want to seek revision surgery, it helps […]
The skin around our eyes is some of the thinnest on the entire human body. Plus, it is usually exposed to the elements. That’s not a great combination. In fact, that combination can make our eyelids droop and sag and contribute to an older facial appearance. Dr. Beaty specializes in facial procedures. One of the […]