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Everything You Need to Know About Facelifts in Atlanta

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Everything You Need to Know About Facelifts in Atlanta
The first thing to know about facelifts in Atlanta is that you can expect to be delighted with the results. Why? We'll tell you....
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Body, Face, Plastic Surgery, Skin 101

Our Favorite Facial and Body Sculpting Treatments for 2023

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Our Favorite Facial and Body Sculpting Treatments for 2023
With so many facial and body sculpting treatments to choose from, it's hard to decide which to use. Here, then, are some of our favorites....
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Face, Plastic Surgery, Skin 101

How to Choose Your Atlanta Facelift Surgeon

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How to Choose Your Atlanta Facelift Surgeon
A facelift is complex, which is why careful consideration should be given as to whom you choose as your Atlanta facelift plastic surgeon....
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Face, Plastic Surgery, Skin 101

What to Expect from a Facelift in Atlanta

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The Season’s Finishing Touches: CoolSculpting
To be satisfied well beyond your initial expectation – that’s the first thing you can expect from a facelift here in Atlanta....
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Face, Plastic Surgery, Skin 101

Is a Facelift Right for You?

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Today, the widespread acceptance of a facelift as a way to look more rested and relaxed has made a facelift an option that more people consider....
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Face, Plastic Surgery, Skin 101

How to Prepare for a Facelift in Atlanta

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How to Prepare for a Facelift in Atlanta
Two of the best facelift plastic surgeons in the nation are right here at the Center for Plastic Surgery. Get their tips for how to prepare for this surgery....
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Face, Plastic Surgery, Skin 101

Different Types of Facelifts

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Different Types of Facelifts
For Atlanta facelifts, you can choose a mini facelift and a standard facelift, although other options – such as FaceTite – might be offered....
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Face, Plastic Surgery, Skin 101

The Magic of Morpheus 8

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Adding radiofrequency energy to the microneedling process, via a treatment called Morpheus8, is a way to address issues lying deeper within and under the skin....
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Marvel at the Magic of SkinPen Microneedling

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Marvel at the Magic of SkinPen Microneedling
When microneedling was introduced, it was considered a breakthrough, but it offered room for improvement, and here is where the magic of SkinPen microneedling appeared. ...
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Face, Plastic Surgery, Skin 101

Facial Implants: When Injectables are Not Enough

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Facial Implants: When Injectables are Not Enough
Sometimes it’s the outline of the face – the proportion and balance – that holds the key to reaching a person’s aesthetic goals. If injectables aren't enough, then facial implants might be the answer....
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Face, Plastic Surgery, Skin 101

Why Neck Lifts Work So Well

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A droopy neck can shout signs of age. Fortunately, a firm neckline can testify just as powerfully that you are indeed as young as you feel....
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Face, Plastic Surgery, Skin 101

Turning a Fresh Face to Wedding Season

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Turning a Fresh Face to Wedding Season
Whether you have the starring role of bride, the featured part of bridesmaid, or if you are ushered in as mother of the bride – or father – it is natural to consider carefully how to look your best....
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Face

Rhinoplasty: How Grace and Empathy Found the Answer

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Rhinoplasty: How Grace and Empathy Found the Answer
As the central feature, the nose plays a powerful part in making the other features of the face seem to fit....
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Face

Chin Implant Surgery: A Fundamental Shape

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Chin Implant Surgery: A Fundamental Shape
Although the nose does occupy center stage on a person’s face, when it is considered carefully, people sometimes conclude that improving the chin can do as much or more for a harmonious and pleasing appearance. ...
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Face

Facelifts and the Basics of Feeling Good

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Facelifts and the Basics of Feeling Good
The foundation of a great facelift comes from knowing the underlying causes that change our appearance with age. And like beauty itself, those causes are more than skin deep....
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Face

Brow Lifts: A Two-Way Answer for Looking Good

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Brow Lifts: A Two-Way Answer for Looking Good
Not only our natural expressions, but gravity too has an outsized influence on the eyebrows and eyelids. Because of the delicacy of the tissues on the surface and below the skin, they may droop surprisingly early in life....
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Face, Plastic Surgery, Skin 101

Teen Rhinoplasty: Reshape Your Nose Before College

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Teen Rhinoplasty: Reshape Your Nose Before College
Rhinoplasty, commonly known as a “nose job,” is one of the most-requested procedures for teens. Many want to have this procedure before going to college....
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Face

Summer Vacation: The Perfect Time to Acquire Flawless Ears

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Summer will be here soon. It’s that time when thoughts drift to the beaches and backyard cookouts. It's also a great time to shape your ears....
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Face, Plastic Surgery, Skin 101

Eyelift Surgery In the Office?

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Eyelift surgery, or blepharoplasty, is one of the most common procedures I perform. Aging takes a toll on the eyes. The thin skin of the lids sags and the result is a sleepy look. If you think about the majority …

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Face, Plastic Surgery, Skin 101

The Benefits of Natural Rhinoplasty

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Many patients come to my office asking to have their nose changed.  Often I hear requests for removing a hump and making the tip smaller.  In some cases I am asked to improve on a previously done nose job which …

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Face, Plastic Surgery, Skin 101

Make Me Breathe Better!

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Rhinoplasty can both improve the appearance of your nose and the breathing through your nose.  There are several common reasons why you may have difficulty breathing through your nose; a deviated septum, traumatic injury,  enlarged internal components, and internal or …

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      • Radiesse®
      • Restylane® Family of Fillers
      • Sculptra® Aesthetic
    • Laser/Light Treatments
      • 1540 Non-Ablative Fractional Laser Resurfacing
      • CoolSculpting®
      • CoolTone
      • Fractional CO2 Laser
      • IPL (Intense Pulsed Light)
      • Laser Hair Removal
      • Laser Skin Resurfacing
      • Morpheus8
    • Other Cosmetic Services
      • Chemical Peels
      • Dermabrasion
      • HydraFacial
      • Red Spots & Facial Vein Treatments
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      • Vein Treatments
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