Choosing to undergo cosmetic surgery can be a life changing decision. It is not a decision that should be made lightly. There are many things to consider about where to have your procedure done (see our prior blog on how to choose where to have your procedure here), but you also need to consider why you want to have the…
Fighting Facial Volume Loss with Collagen Stimulation
As we age, we lose collagen in our skin, which causes it to become saggy and loose. There are many treatments designed to produce collagen stimulation in the skin. This can lead to an improvement in fine lines and wrinkles, volume loss and skin laxity. Some treatments are more invasive than others and some treatments work better than others do….
Benefits of Fractional Laser Treatment
In a recent blog, we discussed the importance of skin care. The migration time of keratinocytes (skin cells) is very important in the overall appearance of your skin. If the time is too long, your skin will be dry and thick. If the migration time is not even across the skin surface you will have patches or dark spots. While…
SmartLipo Triplex vs. Traditional Liposuction
Laser-Assisted Liposuction with SmartLipo Triplex vs. Traditional Liposuction We often have patients requesting information about the differences between Traditional Liposuction and Laser Assisted Liposuction using SmartLipo Triplex. Like any procedure, they both have advantages and disadvantages. In addition, like any surgical procedure, they each have possible risks and complications associated with them. It is important to understand that the outcome…
Skin Composition and General Care
Skin Composition and General Care Your skin is the largest organ in your body. It protects you from infection, dehydration, UV radiation and so much more. It is also your presentation to those around you. Given the daily assault on your skin, it’s important that you care for it properly to maintain its function and beauty. The outermost layer of…
Review of Diet Plans
Review of Some of the Best (and Most Popular) Diet Plans Happy New Year! The time has again come for us to make resolutions that will hopefully help us to live a better life. According to the latest Marist Poll, 44% of Americans are anticipated to make New Years Resolutions and a whopping 38% of them will resolve to lose…
How to Suggest Cosmetic Surgery to Your Significant Other
How Do You Suggest Cosmetic Surgery to Your Significant Other? You know you’ve thought about it, we all have! As a whole, the human race is very self-critical. We see every little imperfection like it was a huge blemish. We also tend to be very vocal with our friends and family about our imperfections. How often have you voiced the…
Dr de Soto’s Top 10 Healthy Habits
Dr de Soto’s Top 10 Healthy Habits: Life is hectic. Sometimes it’s hard to remember to make time to be healthy. We often see the results of this crazy lifestyle at Imagen, where people come looking for help with their problem areas. Having a body sculpting procedure can be a life changing experience, but if you don’t make some life…
Don’t Ignore Your Neck…
Have you ever seen the guys at the carnival that guess peoples’ ages? They are usually very close, even when people don’t necessarily look their age. So how do they do it? Many of them will tell you that they don’t actually base their guess on the person’s face, they look at their neck and their hands. These are areas…
Skin Changes with Age
Skin Changes with Age Everyone knows that our skin changes as we age. It’s visible in the wrinkles and age spots. Not everyone knows why we age or that there are things that can be done to help prevent or reverse the signs of aging. There are multiple factors involved in the aging process. Unfortunately, one of the biggest factors…
Photorejuvenation using IPL
You would never own a car and not change the oil. Preventative maintenance is important to the life and performance of your vehicle. Your skin also requires maintenance to enhance its performance and appearance. There are many components of a good preventative maintenance program for your skin. One that you may not have considered is IPL or Intense Pulsed Light. …
Cellulite: Causes and Treatment Options
Cellulite. Just the word brings fear to the hearts of women everywhere. Fear of short shorts, fear of swim suit season, fear of sitting on a hard surface. If you have cellulite you know exactly what I’m talking about. But you’re not alone. Ninety percent of women suffer with some degree of cellulite. Millions of dollars are spent each year…
