As you age, your skin gradually loses the ability to replenish collagen, causing skin to sag and certain body parts to look sallow. This is even more likely to happen if you’ve had significant changes in body composition after weight loss or changes in muscle mass. One limited method to plump and restore the youthful appearance of these body parts... read more »
Unappealing moles tend to occur when skin cells grow in a cluster instead of naturally spreading out in the dermis. These cells are often rich with melanocytes that produce melanin that gives skin cells a darker color when exposed to sunlight. When an unappealing mole forms on the face, hands, or other visible parts of the body, it can leave... read more »
There are a variety of reasons why women consider a breast reduction. Some of the more common reasons include changes in the breasts after pregnancy and breastfeeding, the natural processes of gravity and aging. Women with naturally large breasts can also develop chronic back problems. While a breast reduction is designed to reduce the size of the breasts, it also... read more »
Your skin cells have a finite lifespan. In your younger years, old skin cells were shed in short order and they were replaced by new, healthy cells from the dermal layers beneath. As this happened, it also stimulated collagen production in the deeper layers of the dermis. This gave you skin elasticity and a youthful appearance. As the years rolled... read more »
The natural processes of aging, as well as improper diet and sun exposure, can reduce the collagen production in the skin of your face. This process, known as skin aging, is gradual and minimal at first. As time goes on, these minor imperfections in appearance can become more and more pronounced. This drives many people to reach out to their... read more »
October is breast cancer awareness month, and we want to help you do your part to protect yourself and those you love from this disease. This is a fight we all need to face together, so let’s work together for each other. Each new year over 1 million women (and sometimes men) are diagnosed with breast cancer and almost 500,000... read more »
There are several reasons why you might be interested in a breast reduction. This might result from changes in body composition after pregnancy or significant weight loss. At the same time, the natural processes of aging can also cause your breasts to sag, and minor chronic back problems have sometimes been attributed to large breast size. One effective way to... read more »
As you age, certain parts of the body, especially the face and hands, can lose tone or have a sallow appearance. Dermal fillers, such as hyaluronic acid, have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration and can help address your problem areas safely and effectively. Your doctor, Dr. Julie Kupersmith, can inject hyaluronic acid into key areas to reduce... read more »
Gravity and the natural processes of aging can slowly start to affect the volume and shape of your breasts. This is even more likely if you’ve recently experienced changes in your body after pregnancy, breastfeeding or significant weight loss. A breast lift is designed to raise the height of your breasts by removing excess skin and tightening your natural breast... read more »
The natural processes of aging and changes in body composition resulting from significant weight loss, pregnancy, or breast feeding, can cause your breasts to sag and change in shape. Women who aren’t interested in breast implants often choose to have a breast lift to improve the shape and profile of their breasts. This trend has continued to grow in popularity,... read more »
