The holiday season is upon us and, once again, your best intentions to address your cosmetic goals early may have fallen to the wayside. At Renaissance Plastic Surgery, we understand how easy it can be to put your needs on the back-burner, especially during busier seasons of the year. While there is still a week …
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When we think about facial rejuvenation, our mind may naturally go to the most extreme scenario. It wasn’t all that long ago when facelift surgery was the go-to treatment for facial aging. However, because surgery is a big commitment, people would often wait until the signs of aging were significant to seek treatment. This is …
Last summer, we were largely confined to our homes as we sought to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus. This year, many people are ready to resume life as usual, as much as is possible, anyway. While we are as ready as the next person to get back to a sense of normalcy, especially …
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May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and in our last post we learned who is most affected by skin cancer and how to raise awareness. While the numbers may be intimidating, there are easy ways to prevent melanoma and to monitor your skin for any unusual growths.
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, yet it’s also the most preventable and treatable. One in five Americans will develop this type of cancer over their lifetime, and a staggering 9,500 people are diagnosed every day. Many of these cases are melanoma, …
While it may sound crazy, a gentle shaving-like technique is actually the secret to smoother, brighter, and more youthful skin! And no, it is nothing like what men do on a daily basis. Professional dermaplaning is a form of physical exfoliation that uses a butter blade to remove built up dead skin and baby hairs …
While the golden glow of your tan may fade, one thing remains—the damage caused by the sun’s powerful ultraviolet (UV) rays. Dry skin, an unevenly toned complexion, and areas of hyperpigmentation (including sun spots and freckles) are all remnants of the past season. While you may not be able to entirely undo the days spent …
A skincare guru herself, Miranda Kerr gloats, “Oxygen skin treatments leave my skin glowing and radiant!” Not alone in her praise, the supermodel joins a gaggle of other celebrities including Gwyneth Paltrow and Jennifer Lopez. At Renaissance Plastic Surgery, we too love the many benefits that our oxygen facial touts.
You may not know, but May is Melanoma Awareness Month. Along with raising awareness about the dangers of skin cancer, we, at Renaissance Plastic Surgery, like to take this opportunity to remind our patients of the importance of sunscreen. A simple step, protecting your skin from the sun’s ultraviolet rays is a key step …
Despite their well-known risks, tanning beds remain popular among the masses. With an estimated one million people using a tanning bed every day, men and women willingly ignore the screaming warnings and jeopardize their skin’s health—all for the sake of a sun-kissed glow. Crazily enough, in just your first tanning bed experience, your risk …
