Posted June 21, 2022 in MedSpa Treatments
What Is Laser Hair Reduction? Laser Hair Reduction – often referred to as Laser Hair Removal, or LHR, is a cosmetic treatment which aims to reduce the growth of hair in a specified area. Laser Hair Reduction uses a process called selective photothermolysis to target and damage the hair follicle. Heat from a laser will […]
Read MorePosted March 28, 2022 in BOTOX® Cosmetic, Injectables
Did you know that in the 1960’s, Botox was originally used to treat patients’ suffering from “Strabismus”, a condition when the eyes are not aligned properly. Botox was then used in small doses to treat muscle spasms in different areas of the body with success. Years later, it was realized that Botox had an unintended […]
Read MorePosted February 18, 2022 in MedSpa Treatments
In the aesthetics industry, laser season is a real thing. We consider fall and winter the seasons for laser procedures because the laser recovery process will feel more comfortable. Exposure to intense summer temperatures and extended UV rays are less likely because people are back from vacations and pool time. Laser treatments are safest and […]
Read MorePosted November 22, 2021 in MedSpa Treatments
Wake Plastic Surgery is excited to announce that we are officially adding PRP treatments to our MedSpa services! PRP combined with micro needling creates our WPS Platinum Facial. This treatment is commonly known as a vampire facial. If you have seen the trend of celebrities getting PRP vampire facials, you know it can look a […]
Read MorePosted November 02, 2021 in Filler, Injectables
At Wake Plastic Surgery, we often get questions about the differences between each of our dermal fillers and where they are used. In our last blog, Dermal Filler 101, we introduced dermal filler, some myths, and how it differs from Botox®. Let’s talk more about what each dermal filler does and where it can be […]
Read MorePosted October 12, 2021 in Filler, Injectables
What is “Dermal Filler” and how does it work? Dermal fillers are gel-like substances that are injected into the facial tissue to diminish facial lines while restoring lost volume and fullness to cheeks, chin, marionette lines, facial folds, and lips. At the Wake Plastic Surgery MedSpa, we use dermal fillers that are made from a […]
Read MorePosted September 22, 2021 in Skincare Products
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between an “Over the Counter” (OTC) skincare product and the products you see in a doctor’s office or spa? Here is what you need to know! OTC products are designed to work for everyone, so the concentration of active ingredients is low and contains fillers and ingredients […]
Read MorePosted September 01, 2021 in Skincare Products
Did you know the skin is the largest functioning organ of the human body? It is the second most complex organ, next to the brain. Just a few of its functions are protection, absorption, and regulation. As we age, the functions of our skin begin to slow down. After the age of 28, our skin […]
Read MorePosted December 10, 2018 in Board Certification, Plastic Surgery Advice
I have heard quite a few misconceptions both in my practice, on TV, and at the “water cooler” concerning the basic motivations and perception of plastic surgery. I thought I would spend a moment or two giving my perspective, albeit biased, about 3 of them today. Plastic surgery is just for vain people that need […]
Read MorePosted May 08, 2018 in Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
More and more surgeons are finding that tummy tuck surgery can be completed without the need for drains. The topic of drainless tummy tucks comes up in most of my consultations, so it seems appropriate to discuss the issue a bit in this forum.What is the purpose of a drain and why would you need […]
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