We are often asked “What is the difference between a tummy tuck and a mini tummy tuck?” A standard tummy tuck is best for someone who has a larger amount of excess fat and/or loose skin. The procedure is considered a lower abdominal lift. The excess fat and/or skin is ... Continue Reading
In honor of Skin Cancer Awareness Month, we wanted to provide you with some helpful prevention tips. Protection from UV rays is important all year round, not just during the summer months. Though they are strongest during late spring and early summer, UV rays can harm you on cloudy and ... Continue Reading
In honor of Skin Cancer Awareness Month, Richmond Aesthetic Surgery is offering 10% off all sunscreens! Come in today to take advantage of this special! When you’re out having fun and enjoying the outdoors, it’s easy to forget to apply sunscreen or wear a hat to protect yourself from the ... Continue Reading
Many people think that acne will go away once your teenage years have passed. Unfortunately, not true! 64% of people in their 20’s and 43% in their 30’s still deal with acne. There are four things that cause it: high production of oil, pore-clogging dead skin cells, P. acnes bacteria ... Continue Reading
Injectable beauty treatments once conjured images of frozen foreheads and blown-up lips. Thankfully, those images are becoming a memory. We’ve entered an era where subtlety is becoming the “norm.” The goal is to make subtle, natural-looking tweaks. Drab skin tone, fine lines and wrinkles, deep folds, etched lines are all ... Continue Reading
Liposuction is a procedure that reduces the thickness of excess fat. It slightly tightens your skin, but it is not able to remove any stretch marks. Liposuction is not limited to the abdominal area; it can be performed on the flanks, inner/outer thighs, and various other areas too. Abdominoplasty, also ... Continue Reading
The FDA is proposing a major overhaul on all things SPF related. This is slated to take effect this summer. The new FDA regulations will force products to disclose the protection level against each type of radiation. UVA leads to skin cancer and premature aging. UVB causes sunburn. SPF currently ... Continue Reading
Most celebrities share the same “secret” for their gorgeous skin. It’s a combination of regular in-office exfoliation treatments, such as microdermabrasion or light chemical peels, and a good daily, at-home skin care regimen. It’s important to exfoliate at home a couple of times a week to remove dead cells that ... Continue Reading
"Bro-tox" is a mainstream term that has been cultivated for men who are getting Botox injections. For the longest time, the target demographic for Botox® was women in their early 30’s-late 60’s; for those who were concerned with the appearance and prevention of fine lines and wrinkles. Not anymore! Men ... Continue Reading
According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, nearly 9.5 million cosmetic surgical and non-surgical procedures were performed in the U.S. in 2010. It’s important for those seeking cosmetic procedures to discuss their options with a board-certified Plastic Surgeon. Selecting the right treatment for a patient is not a ... Continue Reading
