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3 Nonsurgical Treatments for Neck Lines

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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.…

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Arm Yourself for Florida’s Endless Summer

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Here at my plastic surgery practice near Fort Myers, we like to joke that summer never really ends in Florida. But as our season prepares to transition from hot to hotter, and we make plans to spend even more time outside, it's important to know the latest on how to protect yourself from the sun…

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Debunking 3 Sunscreen Myths – PART TWO

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Naples Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Kent Hasen, continues his discussion of common sunscreen myths. Chemicals in Sunscreen Interfere with Hormones and Cause Cancer FALSE! Most people’s concern regarding sunscreen stems from two ingredients: oxybenzone and retinyl palmitate.  Oxybenzone is a synthetic estrogen first approved by the FDA in 1978 and present in sunscreen since the early…

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Debunking 3 Sunscreen Myths – Part One

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SUNSCREEN CAUSES MELANOMA FALSE! Many patients worry that instead of preventing this deadly form of skin cancer, sunscreen can actually cause the disease.  However, there are NO studies to support this notion.  In fact, a recent groundbreaking study found that regular sunscreen use reduced the incidence of melanoma by 50-73%! Of the seven most common…

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