If you were told that you needed surgery to resolve a medical issue, you would immediately take some basic steps to learn more about the process. You’d want to know exactly what was involved, the ideal results, and the possible risks of moving forward. In a lot of cases, you would also want to get […]
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How to Maintain Your Skin’s Youthful Appearance
Photo Credit: On Pixabay CC0 License Many of us yearn to maintain our youthful appearance, energy, and good health, free from disease and sickness. We look for help from the “discoveries of science,” “breakthrough drugs,” or even “elixirs” full of promise. While we have made significant progress in our understanding of the human body, we […]
Important Facts About Permanent Makeup
With so many people having so much to do during the day, we are always looking for ways to cut down on our time. For women, one very time-consuming activity is applying makeup each morning, or even several times per day. One way to help can be by utilizing permanent makeup. Permanent makeup can be […]
What to Know About Vitamins
Many people don’t realize the many benefits of taking vitamins — especially the beauty and skin-related benefits. In this guide we’ll go over how vitamins help, how to know whether you need to take vitamins, the best vitamins for healthy skin and the different types of vitamin C for your skin care concerns. [Related: Your […]
Skin Resurfacing at Athré Facial Plastics
Do you hate what the sun has done to your skin over time? Do you want to fix acne scars and hide wrinkles? One option is undergoing a skin resurfacing treatment. Athré Facial Plastics offers skin resurfacing in the form of laser resurfacing, dermabrasion, and chemical peels. These procedures can help your skin achieve a […]
What to Know About Chemical Peels
As we age, the effects of our skin’s exposure to the sun and other elements can negatively impact the appearance of our skin, causing wrinkles, drooping skin, and a dull tone. Although many facial rejuvenation procedures can help to reverse the hands of time, chemical peels are one of the most popular options. [Related: Wrinkle […]
Selfies and Rhinoplasty
Actual patient quote: “Dr. Athre can you see on this selfie that my right side of my nose looks bigger than my left. But it does not look that way in the mirror.” Did you know that a poll conducted by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery showed that the selfie craze […]
Guide to Cosmetic Surgery
Everyone wants to be beautiful. If they are already beautiful, they want to become more beautiful. Increasing demand for perfect beauty and the advancement of technology in medicine had given birth to cosmetic surgery. Cosmetic surgery is a surgical method which enhances your physical appearance. It can be done either to correct your appearance which […]
Tighten Up Loose Skin with the BTL Exilis Ultra™
Dr. Athré understands that choosing the right cosmetic procedure can be a daunting task. There seems to be a never-ending stream of options and techniques that can leave you feeling overwhelmed and with even more questions than answers. Do you opt for a surgical procedure, or can you stave off the aging process with a […]
What to Know About Collagen
Skin ages with time, but factors such as sun exposure can hasten the process. The UV rays from sunlight can damage the skin and the underlying collagen. Here’s what to know about collagen and how collagen injections can help skin regain its young, plump look. What is Collagen? Collagen is the main material found in […]