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After significant weight loss, due to either bariatric surgery or dedicated adherence to a diet and exercise regimen, you should feel great accomplishment. However, skin laxity, particularly in the arms, often can limit appreciation for all your hard work and even make you feel self conscious about wearing certain clothes. Dr. Mark Richards, our skilled ...
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Losing weight can be a tremendously difficult challenge, regardless of whether you undergo bariatric surgery or use diet and exercise alone. Successfully losing weight and increasing your health deserves congratulation; however, you may not be able to fully appreciate the results if inelastic skin on your arms makes you feel self-conscious. Fortunately, there are several ...
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Determining which type of breast implant is right for you often is one of the most difficult decisions of the breast augmentation process. With so many available forms, sometimes selecting one can feel overwhelming. If you’ve heard about the gummy bear or cohesive gel implant, you may be wondering if this new option will offer ...
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If you’re considering breast augmentation, you may already realize there are numerous types of breast implants available, including a variety of shapes, sizes, and materials. Furthermore, recent innovations have been designed to enhance the safety, beauty, and comfort of the outcome. One of the latest models of breast implant, and one our skilled plastic surgeon, ...
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Facelift surgery is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic operations in the nation, due in large part to how much we hate looking old and past our prime. Some patients mistakenly believe that a facelift can offer permanent results and will rejuvenate the entire face.  The reality is that this procedure “resets the clock” but ...
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Individual facial rejuvenation procedures, including facelift, cheek lift, and brow lift, are designed to address specific areas of the face. Depending on your aesthetic goals, incorporating multiple techniques may assist you in obtaining more comprehensive facial enhancement. Employing an artistic eye and years of experience, Dr. Mark Richards, our skilled board certified plastic surgeon, can develop a customized multi-modality ...
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One of the most popular cosmetic procedures available today, facelift surgery can offer dramatic facial rejuvenation for qualified patients, but only in a single section of their face and neck! Therefore, another method may be better suited to your anatomic needs and aesthetic goals: cheek lift surgery. Though perhaps not as well known, a cheek lift offers ...
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Liposuction is one of the top five most popular plastic surgery procedures in the nation, and many patients choose the innovative body contouring method to help enhance their silhouette and reduce excess fat. The VASER® LipoSelection® technology allows qualified candidates to remove pockets of fat resistant to diet and exercise from almost anywhere on the ...
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Even with strict diet and exercise, many of our patients express concern about stubborn pockets of fat that never seem to disappear. At our plastic surgery practice, Dr. Mark Richards offers an innovative procedure to help treat these persistent fatty deposits and help to contour the body for a firmer, more youthful appearance. VASER® LipoSelection® ...
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Many of our patients at Ageless Impressions – Plastic Surgery Institute seeking reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on delicate areas of the face are turning toward BELOTERO BALANCE® for outstanding results. Due to the thin consistency of the filler’s hyaluronic acid solution, you may be able to achieve results that appear exceptionally ...
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