According to the American Society of Plastic Surgery, 1.6 million cosmetic procedures were performed in 2012. Plastic surgery, or cosmetic procedures in general, can bring many positive psychological benefits to patients who are looking to improve their self-image or restore certain features to a more aesthetically pleasing state. A range of emotions are experienced from […]
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It’s all in the angles, they say, when it comes to looking great in photos. However, it looks like knowing the right angles alone won’t work when it comes to Skype, FaceTime, video conferencing, and a whole load of the most recent face-to-face apps. Double chins, sagging facial skin, and laugh lines are just a
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Our fabulous and most-deserving mother is LOVING her Botox® from Dr. Scott Thompson and is getting excited for her upcoming Fractional CO2 Laser Treatment next month!!  She had Botox to her glabella (between the brows), Forehead, and Crow’s Feet and couldn’t be happier with her results! In a thank-you note she sent to Dr. Thompson
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After our MACSlift patient procedure on 6/28, our patient stopped in to see Dr. Thompson the next day and then the following Tuesday, 7/2 when we took these first photos. Â She reported feeling some discomfort but little pain over the weekend that was completely manageable with Tylenol! Â Her spirits are up and she feels her
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A recent annual poll from the American Academy of Facial and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) shows an increase in cosmetic surgery requests a result of how people want to present themselves on social media. The survey asked 753 AAFPRS board-certified facial plastic surgeons trends they are currently seeing and the results showed a 31% increase of
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While the above title is a sort of the office slogan of Utah Facial Plastic Surgeon Dr. Scott Thompson, there are more logical and practical uses to it than being just a catchy line. It makes sense. If you encounter a facial cosmetic problem, consider that there is no better professional to fix it than
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Traditionally, when you think Botox, you think women. According to a new study in the journal Cosmetic Dermatology, things are changing. The number of men using Botox has tripled since 2001. It’s up 258 percent. Why the increase? For one thing, there is less of a stigma with cosmetic procedures these days. Men also report
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Fractional CO2 Laser Skin Resurfacing has been voted THE #1 ANTIAGING BREAKTHROUGH in the past decade by WebMD. Special Offer This Month Only: Buy 1 Treatment, Get 1 FREE ! ($950 Value – May only) How does it work? The natural aging process, combined with exposure to sun and pollution, destroys collagen — the main protein of connective tissue
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Although a tan may look pretty, it is really hard on your skin. Tanning contributes to premature aging, sun spots and worse, you are putting yourself at risk for skin cancer. Fortunately, with Dr. Scott K. Thompson at Utah Facial Plastics, you have several treatment options against sun damage including invasive surgeries or non-invasive procedures.
PhotoFacial in Salt Lake City: Less Hassle Remedy to Sun Damage Read More »
Through the years, your skin’s top layers may have accumulated sun and natural aging damage and it may seem difficult to renew your skin’s previous glow. To achieve a healthier outer skin layer with fewer wrinkles and discoloration areas, your healthy skin cells must be allowed to proliferate, as well as to lay down new
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