Category Laser Treatments

9 Aug

Top 5 FAQ about Dermaplaning

    What is a Dermaplane? A Dermaplane is a treatment used to exfoliate and clean up your face by using a scalpel to scrape off dead skin cells and peach fuzz! Leaving your skin looking healthier and radiant!~ Paragon Plastic Surgery and Med Spa   Will hair grow back thicker? Absolutely not! Many patients […]

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21 Jun

Photofacial

What To Expect From A Photofacial A photofacial or IPL, is a 30-minute procedure in which intense pulses of light are used to penetrate deep into the skin. Photofacial then causes collagen and blood vessels below the epidermis to constrict, reducing redness and age lines. The procedure involves only minimal discomfort, while the redness and […]

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29 Sep

Be Holiday Season Ready

The holiday season with all its parties, family gatherings, and New Year’s resolutions can be stressful for men and women of all ages because this is typically a special time when they want to look and feel their best despite all the stress frequently associated with holiday events. Dr. Mark A. Bishara, M.D. P.A. and […]

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18 Mar

Facelift and Other Isolated Surgeries to Take Years Off of Your Face

The goal of almost any elective plastic surgery procedure is to achieve a more youthful look. But just how many years can you actually drop? Nine. That’s according to a recent study in the Archives of Plastic Surgery. Of course it depends on which surgery you have done and how many treatments you choose to do […]

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10 Feb

Selfie esteem! How Instagram is fueling a new wave of plastic surgery

a recent article in the NEW YORK DAILY NEWS discusses how women like how their selfies look using filters, and then head to their doctors to help create what they see.   You is the new you. Years ago, people seeking cosmetic surgery would bring pictures of celebrities to their doctor — and ask for […]

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6 Feb

FDA APPROVES FIRST DERMAL FILLER TO TREAT ACNE SCARRING

PLASTIC SURGERY & AESTHETIC MEDICINE- FDA Approves First Dermal Filler to Treat Acne Scarring The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first dermal filler to treat pitted scarring of the cheek caused by acne, the most common skin disorder in the United States afflicting 40-50 million people. Bellafill, developed by privately held Suneva Medical […]

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20 Jan

NON SURGICAL COSMETIC TREATMENTS: NOT JUST A BEAUTY ROUTINE

Whether their goal is to turn back the hands of time, look as good as they feel, or age gracefully, Americans are embracing non surgical cosmetic facial treatments to get the quickest results with the least down time. In their quest for a more youthful appearance, however, they should keep in mind that popular non […]

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16 Jan

It’s Not Too Late for Laser Treatments

It’s Not Too Late For Laser Treatments We often have to postpone or cancel patient treatments due to sun damage – or at least the thread of sun damage – if patients are, or are planning to go on holiday or sunbathe. We continually campaign throughout the year about the importance of caring for your skin and the damage that exposure […]

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5 Jan

Get Rid of the Damage for Good

From topical treatments that lighten to in-office lasers that ablate the upper lay of skin, there are a myriad of options to limit the look of the sun-damaged skin.  Topicals are almost always the first recommendation to address sun damage, and are often coupled with more aggressive treatments. Topical Treatments: Start with retinoids- and retinol, […]

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26 Dec

Treatments for Lines and Wrinkles

A LINE Small and fine, a line tends to occur from repeated muscle movement that etches a slight mark into the skin.  Those who smile, frown or squint a lot develop fine lines earlier than those who don’t make these facial expressions as often.  When skin is young it snaps back into place, but as […]

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