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How can I get rid of these varicose veins before summer? The best treatment depends on the size of the offending vein and symptoms in the leg. If you experience pain, throbbing, burning, fatigue, cramps or restless legs, then there is a good likelihood you have venous insufficiency. To find out for sure an U/S…

At our recent Weniger Plastic Surgery Event, so many 1st time Botox patients were surprised at how painless Botox injections are.  There were also lots of questions about how Botox works and how much it cost.  Botox and Dysport work by inhibiting muscle contractions so the skin on top doesn’t move as much and then…

The latest buzz in the world of fillers: The newest filler on the market is Belotero Balance recently released by Merz Aesthetics. Belotero like, Juvederm, Restylane and Restylane Lyft, is a Hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a viscous fluid found naturally between joints in our bodies. When injected into and under skin it adds volume…

Pellevé for cellulite may make mild dimpling look smoother when loose or less-firm skin is part of the problem, but it does not directly release the fibrous bands that cause many cellulite dimples. Pellevé uses radiofrequency energy to support collagen growth, with collagen changes developing over roughly 3 to 6 months, so it is better…

Question: My breasts have been incredibly sore since my breast reduction. When will this get better? Answer: It is really unusual to have soreness in the breasts after reduction. Usually, there is very little pain, and that is usually gone in a week or two. I would have to say that I have never heard of…

Quick Answer: Breast reconstruction surgery can be effective at restoring breast shape after a mastectomy, but success depends on the patient’s goals, anatomy, cancer treatment, healing, and reconstruction method. The two main approaches are implant reconstruction and tissue-based reconstruction, and reconstruction may be performed during the mastectomy or months or years later. Some patients achieve…