Am I good candidate for cosmetic surgery? Most patients with legitimate cosmetic concerns who are both physically and mentally healthy are typically good candidates for cosmetic surgery. During your initial consultation, it is really important that you are honest with your surgeon about any health problems you may have and provide a full medical history. […]
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Glycolic acid is an exfoliant that removes the outermost layer of dead skin cells. After the dead cells are removed, the skin is left looking refreshed and rejuvenated. Glycolic acid is part of the alpha hydroxy acid family (glycolic, lactic and citric acid). Glycolic acid is extracted from fruits, sugar beets and sugar cane. Although
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A lip lift is commonly referred to as “upper lip shortening”. A lip lift candidate is someone with an elongated upper lip, better described as the space between the top of the upper lip and bottom of the nostrils. As we age, the distance between that area can become elongated, which some patients feel makes
At Utah Facial Plastics in both Layton and Draper, Utah, we offer both surgical and non-surgical options to contour the chin and lower face. Chin contouring is highly popular with all providers here at Utah Facial Plastics. Overview of Chin Contouring Chin contouring, or genioplasty, is a cosmetic procedure designed to reshape or enhance the chin’s
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What does Botox do? Botox, Dysport, Xeomin and Jeauveau are all neuromodulators. They’re all very similar, just produced by different manufacturers with some slight variations. Botox, and others like its kind, work by temporarily relaxing muscle activity, not allowing the injected muscle to contract. This decreased movement allows the wrinkles to relax and soften. What
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According to ASPS (American Society of Plastic Surgeons), more than 1 million men had cosmetic surgery in 2018 and that number is expected to increase every year. The nickname, “Daddy-Do-Over”, comes from the lifestyle changes that men go through as they age. As men reach their 40’s and 50’s they really start to notice a
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Chemical peel treatments involve chemical exfoliants that are applied to remove damaged layers of skin. There are different grades or strengths of chemical peels that vary for depending on individual patient skin issues and patient preference(s). So what chemical peel is best for you? Light Chemical Peel Light chemical peels are also referred to as
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Forehead wrinkles can be difficult for people who are very expressive and don’t have bangs to cover them if if they are self-conscious about them. So what is the best treatment for forehead wrinkles? What causes forehead wrinkles? The muscle in your forehead is called the frontalis. The main function of this muscle is to
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Some patients aren’t quite ready for a surgical procedure to approve the appearance of their lower face. UFP offers really great, effective non-surgical options that will give you the chiseled contour you’re looking for. Filler and Botox? Filler is a really great non-surgical option for neck and chin contouring. Voluma, for example, is a hyaluronic
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Often times when you leave a cosmetic medical office with three, four or even five new skincare products it can be a little overwhelming. Patients always want to know which order to apply their new products to help maximize their skincare benefits. Common skincare myths you’ve probably heard are, “always apply lighter, thinner products first”
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