2019 brought many exciting changes for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and Med Spa of Naples. We continued to grow, welcoming new staff members to our close-knit team. State of the art technology was added to the practice – a device to non-invasively build muscle; minimally invasive treatments to tighten skin of the face and body; the…
Facial fillers are more popular than ever – in just 2018 alone, doctors performed millions of treatments to add volume and rejuvenate people's skin. But some new to injectables might still feel nervous about the process. By far, the most common hesitation we hear from patients prior to an injectable procedure is a fear of…
Women who have conscientiously followed a daily skincare regimen for years to keep their faces looking youthful come to our practice to address concerns about the appearance of their necks. Even though they've applied sunscreen and moisturizers to their faces, they often neglected to include their necks and have ended up with wrinkles and lines.…
When a patient is investing in a cosmetic treatment, such as BOTOX® or facial fillers at our med spa in Naples, maintaining the results of the procedure is a priority. With several fillers on the market that can last up to 2 years, we are fortunate to have many products with long durations. Following a…
Recently, I saw a patient in my Naples plastic surgery office wanting to smooth subtle fine lines around the lips. I had actually seen this same patient over 8 years ago, when she presented with the same concern. At the time, I advised the patient against using filler in this area. Eight years ago, the…
The enormous popularity and rise of social media has impacted many aspects of our lives: how we communicate, how we learn about what is happening in the world, how we shop, and now how we decide if we need plastic surgery. With the “selfie" becoming a routine part of our dialect (in fact, it was…
When patients are exploring filler for their lips and the lines around the lips, the number one concern we hear in our office is “I don’t want to look like a duck!". Reality television has given many people the false belief all lip filler looks unnatural. Rest assured, in our hands, you don’t have to…
Many of our patients feel having plastic surgery is a club reserved exclusively for women. However, a recent press release from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons is disproving this notion. Plastic surgery procedures have risen 115% since 2000, but women aren’t alone in seeking ways to improve their appearance. In 2015, men accounted for…