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Am I a Candidate for Liposuction?
Posted September 06, 2018 in Liposuction
The ability to remove unwanted fat using liposuction is ideal for many patients. Just about everyone has some degree of excess “flab” they wish would disappear and never return. It’s for this reason that crash diets and extreme exercise programs are so popular. Everyone wants their ideal body shape, and for most people, it includes […]
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Why Else Should You Consider BOTOX®?
Posted August 14, 2018 in BOTOX®
BOTOX® Cosmetic is a go-to treatment for men and women who want to minimize the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines that hinder their confidence and make them look older than they feel. While BOTOX® Cosmetic treats wrinkles and creases around the eyes and brows as well as around the lips, BOTOX® has many other […]
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How Can a Body Lift Help After Pregnancy?
Posted July 16, 2018 in Body Lift
No experience will have such a life-changing effect on your world as having children. But with the joyful memories and unforgettable moments of pregnancy come the inevitable changes to your body. The largest of these changes occur in your midsection. After having children, your abdomen, hips, and thighs may bear no resemblance to what they […]
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Q&A on Male Breast Reduction
Posted June 20, 2018 in Gynecomastia Surgery
According to the 2017 ASPS Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Statistics report, there has been an upward trend in the amount of male breast reduction surgeries performed since 2000. Unfortunately, some men experience the development of enlarged breast tissue (gynecomastia) strictly due to genetics; others experience it based on lifestyle choices. Gynecomastia surgery helps to relieve the […]
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Am I Too Young to Undergo Breast Augmentation Surgery?
Posted May 30, 2018 in Breast Augmentation
Many women know from a young age that they are interested in enhancing their breast size to achieve fuller, more voluptuous breasts. Although there are benefits in choosing to have this surgery at a younger age—you can enjoy your implants for an extended amount of time—there are some factors to consider before jumping in. Has […]
Read MoreSkin Care Ingredient Wish List: Top Ingredients You Need in Your Beauty Regimen
Posted April 23, 2018 in Medical-Grade Skin Care Products
We’ve all been there: reading the packaging of over-the-counter beauty products, wondering if they will do the job as well as the medical-grade skin care lines. There’s no shortage of options when it comes to skin care products, and it’s normal to lean toward the products that are more cost-effective. But while these products may […]
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The Importance of Taking Care of Your Skin While You’re Young
Posted March 26, 2018 in Injectable Fillers
While it may not seem important to worry about the quality of your skin when you’re in your late teens and twenties, those are really the ideal ages to do so. Often, many of us tend to not worry about things until we’re faced with the consequences, and this can be true with skin care. […]
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Tummy Tuck for Men
Posted February 26, 2018 in Male Tummy Tuck
Even with plastic surgery for men on the rise, it is still highly thought of as a woman’s procedure. Women continue to undergo surgery more than men, but the gap is beginning to shrink as the desire for male cosmetic enhancements increase. One of the most common procedures for men is tummy tuck surgery. Tummy […]
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Finding Fat in the Right Places
Posted January 15, 2018 in Facial Fat Transfer
We often feel completely refreshed, rejuvenated, and happy after certain events in life like summer vacation, the birth of a child, or the holidays. Unfortunately, many people also find unwanted fat in unexpected places after these occasions. Dr. Messa offers various facial procedures that can remove fat from the cheeks, abdomen, thighs, and other areas, […]
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Countdown to the New Year: Best Tips for Self-Improvement
Posted December 20, 2017 in Noninvasive Treatments, Plastic Surgery Procedures
It is that time of year again—the first few weeks of the year in which we all swear we will achieve our New Year resolutions. For most of us, these “resolutions” all circle around self-improvement and what we want to accomplish for ourselves in the upcoming months. Whether it is changing your diet or exercising […]
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Best Procedures to Undergo Before Major Events
Posted November 13, 2017 in Noninvasive Treatments
Weddings, holidays, presentations, reunions and other major events can surprisingly bring to light the signs of aging that have slowly manifested over the years. You may look in the mirror and notice unnecessary wrinkles that spread across your face when you smile, or, you might try on your event dress and realize it doesn’t flatter […]
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How to Get Your Ideal Breast Augmentation Results
Posted October 18, 2017 in Breast Augmentation
While breast augmentation patients are not required to be experts on the procedure before they walk into a consultation, it certainly helps to have a realistic idea of what to expect. When you know the options available to you and the outcome you desire, you and Dr. Messa can arrive at your ideal breast augmentation […]
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