Plastic Surgery Blog | Salt Lake City

May 11 2015

Utah Facial Plastic Surgeon Weighs In On Kylie Jenner’s Lip Injections

May 11, 2015

For many months, Kylie Jenner denied plastic surgery rumors attributing her much fuller lips to the artistry of makeup (insert eye roll here). To copy her look, fans resorted to more drastic at-home measures by taking the “Kylie Jenner Lip Challenge’, a social media phenomenon in which youngsters would suck a shot glass to temporarily boost their […]

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May 6 2015

5 Inexpensive Celebrity Skincare Hacks

May 6, 2015

At Utah Facial Plastics we carry a number of top physician grade skincare product that tackle the toughest of skincare concerns. The big hitters include SkinMedica’s TNS Essential Serum for wrinkles and prevention, SkinCeuticals UV Defense sunscreen for prevention, Refissa Retinol for aging, and the Lytera Brightening System for pigmentation. But there are many skin concerns

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May 1 2015

What is Neograft?

May 1, 2015

Patients often come to Dr. Thompson asking, “What is Neograft”? They’ve typically started seeing new ads and hearing about the experiences of friends and family who have undergone treatment. Neograft is an exciting new treatment for hair loss that provides patients with fuller, thicker hair with completely natural results. Neograft utilizes the most advanced, minimally-invasive, automated hair

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Apr 30 2015

New Double Chin Treatment Receives FDA Approval

April 30, 2015

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced approval for an exciting new double chin treatment yesterday. Kybella, a version of a naturally occurring compound called deoxycholic acid, helps the body absorb fats and is designed specifically to reduce double chins. “Treatment with Kybella should only be provided by a licensed health care professional, and patients

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Apr 30 2015

Experience When It Matters Most: Meet Dr. Thompson

April 30, 2015

When you are considering plastic surgery you may feel a combination of excitement as well as nervousness. This is completely normal, and in order to ease your concerns it is important to choose a surgeon that makes you comfortable. In addition to a warm personality and relaxing office environment, your surgeon must also have exceptional

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Apr 27 2015

Medications for Hair Loss

April 27, 2015

For men and women with androgenetic alopecia – male or female pattern baldness – the affects can be devastating. Unfortunately, there are no medications that can completely grow a full head of hair but medications for hair loss can certainly slow or halt the hair loss process, strengthen existing follicles, and grow some new hair if

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Apr 25 2015

Beware of Counterfeit Botox

April 25, 2015

Botox is the number one cosmetic procedure on the market today with six and a half million treatments performed just last year. It’s no wonder as it works well to smooth wrinkles, typically in the forehead, between the brows, and around the eyes. But beware…you might not be receiving the real thing at your next

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Apr 23 2015

What Is Female Pattern Hair Loss?

April 23, 2015

While more common in men, females often experience the devastating effects of hair loss as well. Both female pattern hair loss and male pattern baldness are medically referred to as androgenic alopecia. While considered the same condition, the pattern in which hair loss is experienced is very different between the two genders. Men with androgenic

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Apr 20 2015

Utah Facial Plastics’ Dr. Scott Thompson Wins 2014 Frist Humanitarian Award

April 20, 2015

SLC, Ut Press Release; Dr. Scott Thompson of Utah Facial Plastics was selected by Lakeview Hospital as the 2014 physician recipient for the prestigious Frist Humanitarian Award. Each year, Lakeview Hospital chooses one physician, one employee, and one volunteer who demonstrate extraordinary concern for the welfare and happiness of patients in the community and abroad.

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Apr 17 2015

Dr. Scott Thompson Frist Humanitarian Award Speech

April 17, 2015

March 12, 2015 from Lakeview Hospital For those of you that have met Dr. Thompson, you know that from the moment you meet him, you have an instant friend. Not only is Dr. Thompson an amazing surgeon, he is also extremely down to earth and an incredible individual. He will always take the time to

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