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Cosmetic Surgery For Men

An ever-increasing number of men are turning to cosmetic surgery. In fact, reports show that the number of men seeking cosmetic surgery has increased over 300% since the turn of the decade and continues to increase between 5% and 10% each year. The reason appears to be both economic and social. More men are keeping Read More

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Coffee Consumption and Longer Life

. Reports in the Annals of Internal Medicine by medical researchers suggest that drinking coffee may help you live longer. While previous medical research has suggested a link between drinking coffee and a reduced risk for heart disease, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s disease, these reports show that people who drink moderate amounts of coffee appeared to Read More

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Shave Excision Procedure

. Summary Skin lesions can be removed by a special “shave excision” technique. The shave excision technique is utilized if the skin lesion is in the top portion of the dermal skin layer. In this case, special instrumentation can be used to remove the lesion. It is then sent to the pathologist for evaluation. Hydrogen Read More

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Facial Trauma and Facial Scars

. Summary Dr. Beeson specializes in facial cosmetic surgery, but does do some specialized reconstruction surgery and nasal surgery. Unfortunately, most of this surgery is also considered cosmetic and is not covered by insurance. Dr. Beeson also does not do cases which are in litigation.   Facial scars can be the result of trauma which has resulted in lacerations to the Read More

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Intense Pulsed Dye Laser

. Summary “Purpose (Indications)“ Dilated vessels [telangiectasias] Hemangiomas, angiomas, port-wine stains, rosacea, and treating scars “What It Does“ Stimulates collagen formation, but without down time “Technique“ Topical anesthetic prior to treatment “Recovery Time“ Can resume normal activities immediately after treatment “Recovery Instructions“ Apply ointment, such as Bacitracin or Vaseline over treated area for that day Read More

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Skin Rejuvenation Program

. . Healthy Skin and Skin Rejuvenation “Aging Process“ In order to understand how skin rejuvenation techniques work, it is essential to understand the aging process. The aging process is dynamic, not static.   Many things happen-skin loses its elasticity and becomes more lax, it loses its moisture, fat redistributes itself, and muscles atrophy.  The rate Read More

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Skin Rejuvenation

. . Summary Chemical Peels “Purpose (Indications)“ Facial wrinkles “Smoker’s lines” “Age spots” Hyperpigmentation “What It Does“ Refreshes skin Lightens skin Decreases wrinkling by stimulating collagen in dermal layers “Technique“ Peel solution applied to skin with special cotton-tipped applicators Special ointment is applied to peeled area of skin as “moist dressing” “Recovery Time“ 7 days Read More