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Four Reasons to Get All on 4 Dental Implants

Every day, many people are struggling with the discomfort and difficulty that comes with lower dentures. Why? Most people are told that dentures are the only solution for their problem so they end up going through their lives feeling stuck dealing with this aged technology. Well, that’s just not true. Here are four reasons to […]

Study: Beards Can Provide Sun Protection

Beards and mustaches are not just the fashion statement of the moment for men here in Cleveland, they can also support a man’s skin health. According to a recent Australian study, a man’s beard can help protect him from the sun’s damaging rays. Men in Australia have a high risk for skin cancer. At the […]

Top Benefits of Chemical Peels

The many benefits of a chemical peel have made it one of the most popular facial cosmetic treatments. While there are many options for non-surgical facial rejuvenation, including lasers and injectables, a chemical peel can often achieve similar results with a shorter recovery time. “Contrary to popular belief, the majority of physicians still readily use […]

Cosmetic and Functional Benefits of Eyelid Surgery

Blepharoplasty can often help when droopy upper eyelids impair vision. While many people know that eyelid surgery is a cosmetic procedure, in some cases it is also medically necessary. Before her eyelid surgery, 74 year-old Mary Lou never considered cosmetic surgery.  “I just thought I would grow old gracefully,” she tells tampabay.com. But when she […]

8 Low-Cost Ways to Look Your Best This Summer

If you want to look great without blowing your budget, these simple tips can get you started. 1. Avoid sun over-exposure As we begin the Summer here in Cleveland, many of our patients want to get out and start tanning. There’s nothing wrong with a healthy glow, but skin cancer and sun damage are real […]

What’s the Best Age for Eyelid Surgery?

Drooping upper eyelids are a concern for people young and old. The cause is genetic for some individuals, and for others it’s a sign of advancing years. Restoring a more youthful and open upper eyelid, through blepharoplasty, can be a very rewarding experience. We don’t age according to a timeline, nor do we all age […]

Mini Lift or Face Lift?

A mini face lift is often marketed as a less expensive, less invasive, option for facial rejuvenation. If you want to look younger, this is an appealing proposition; why not opt for the less extensive procedure? Mini Facelift for Minimal Signs of Aging Mini facelifts are best for treating minimal signs of aging. They can […]

Chin Augmentation on The Doctors

Erica Seeks a More Feminine Facial Profile I feel like a don’t have a very feminine profile, says Erica, on this episode of The Doctors. “I’d like to see if there’s anything you can do about it.” You have a significant accumulation of subcutaneous fat. You also have a significantly weak chin. If we drop […]

FDA Advisors Vote to OK Juvederm for Cheek Augmentation

VOLUMA XC Injection Corrects Age-Related Volume Deficit in the Mid-Face While facial surgeons often use dermal fillers and fat grafting for cheek augmentation, there are currently no products with FDA approved indications for this treatment. Juvederm Voluma XC could change that in the near future, according to yesterday’s news release from Allergan Inc. According to […]

FDA Issues Warning About Counterfeit Botox

On Friday, the FDA posted an alert about counterfeit vials of Botox® found in the United States. Such fraudulent drugs have a risk of being unsafe, ineffective, contaminated, improperly stored, and improperly transported. The fake Botox comes in counterfeit packaging, while the vial inside is labeled as a foreign version of the drug. An unlicensed […]