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Am I a Good Candidate for Body Sculpting?

Am I a Good Candidate for Body Sculpting?
Weight loss and exercise can deliver a stronger and more toned body, but problem areas can linger. Body sculpting offers a way to refine the contours of your body. Are you a good candidate?
Apr 1st, 2025
5 Reasons to Consider a Breast Lift

5 Reasons to Consider a Breast Lift
If you’re unhappy with the shape or positioning of your breasts, a breast lift offers a chance to achieve an entirely new breast profile. Here are some of the reasons why so many women choose this type of breast surgery.
Feb 1st, 2025
What to Expect During Hand Surgery Recovery

What to Expect During Hand Surgery Recovery
As the date for your hand surgery approaches, you may be turning your thoughts to the recovery process and how it could affect your life in the days and weeks after your procedure. Here’s what to expect and how to plan ahead.
Jan 1st, 2025

How to Take 10 Years Off of Your Face and Neck
The fountain of youth may be a myth, but effective cosmetic treatments aren’t. Read on to learn about the nonsurgical and surgical procedures that can help take 10 years off of your face and neck.
Oct 1st, 2024

Get Flawless Skin With Fraxel® Laser Resurfacing
Do you want flawless, youthful skin without surgery or invasive procedures? Fraxel® laser resurfacing might be the answer. Keep reading to find out how this treatment works and why it’s a top choice for skin rejuvenation.
Sep 10th, 2024
What Does Breast Augmentation Entail?

What Does Breast Augmentation Entail?
You’re thinking about enhancing your curves and curious about what breast augmentation entails. Explore the steps involved, from your initial consultation through recovery, and learn how our skilled surgeon can help you achieve your goals.
Aug 20th, 2024
Facelift or Brow Lift? Which Is Right for Me?

Facelift or Brow Lift? Which Is Right for Me?
Curious about the best way to reduce the signs of aging on your face and wondering whether a facelift or brow lift better meets your needs? Keep reading to learn about the differences and how to decide.
Jul 3rd, 2024

What Are Wound Care Biologics?
Do you have a wound that just won’t heal? Take a moment to learn about wound care biologics and how this groundbreaking treatment approach can improve your healing, making recovery faster and more effective.
Apr 10th, 2024
Here's How to Prepare for Laser Skin Resurfacing

Here's How to Prepare for Laser Skin Resurfacing
When you’re not happy with the appearance of your skin, it’s hard to feel your best. Laser skin resurfacing is a safe and effective way to improve your skin — no scalpels required! Here’s what you need to do to get ready for your session.
Feb 5th, 2024
Dupuytren's contracture: How Xiaflex® works

Dupuytren's contracture: How Xiaflex® works
If you’ve been diagnosed with Dupuytren’s contracture, you may think surgery is your only option. Think again! Injectable Xiaflex® works to ease your symptoms and restore hand function. Keep reading to learn more.
Jan 18th, 2024
Nonsurgical Fat Removal With AGNES® RF

Nonsurgical Fat Removal With AGNES® RF
Fed up with stubborn fat that won't budge despite your best efforts? Keep reading to learn about a remarkable nonsurgical body sculpting solution that can help you achieve the shape you've always desired!
Oct 19th, 2023
Why You Shouldn't Delay Wound Care After an Accident

Why You Shouldn't Delay Wound Care After an Accident
Don't let a small wound turn into a big problem after an accident. Keep reading to discover the importance of immediate wound care, how delays affect your ability to heal, and the ways we can help you achieve optimal recovery.
Jul 2nd, 2023
4 Ways Tetra CO2 Enhances Your Physique

4 Ways Tetra CO2 Enhances Your Physique
If you’re seeking an aesthetic treatment that can help improve your silhouette, Tetra CO2 laser featuring CoolPeelTM could be the solution you’re looking for. Keep reading to learn four ways this treatment can enhance your physique.
Jun 2nd, 2023
What’s the Best Age for a Breast Lift?

What’s the Best Age for a Breast Lift?
Are you thinking about a breast lift? You may be wondering if this surgery is right for you at your age. The good news: Most women are good candidates for breast lifts. Take a moment to find out about the best age to get this restorative treatment.
May 4th, 2023
What to Expect After Carpal Tunnel Surgery

What to Expect After Carpal Tunnel Surgery
If you’re struggling with carpal tunnel syndrome and conservative therapies haven’t helped, minimally invasive hand surgery could be the effective solution you need. Here’s a look at what you can expect after undergoing this procedure.
Apr 12th, 2023
5 Minimally Invasive Ways to Reduce Your Wrinkles

5 Minimally Invasive Ways to Reduce Your Wrinkles
If you’re hoping to turn back the hands of time and reduce your wrinkles but you want to avoid surgical solutions, we’ve got you covered. Keep reading to learn about our five favorite minimally invasive ways to minimize wrinkles.
Mar 12th, 2023
What Are the Best Treatment Options for My Acne Scars?

What Are the Best Treatment Options for My Acne Scars?
Do acne scars have you feeling self-conscious or embarrassed about the way you look? Thanks to advances in aesthetic technology, you no longer have to face these unsightly skin blemishes every time you look in the mirror. Learn more here.
Feb 9th, 2023
5 Popular Reasons to Consider SculpSure®

5 Popular Reasons to Consider SculpSure®
Are stubborn fat deposits — that won’t budge with diet and exercise — preventing you from looking and feeling like your best self? SculpSure® is a safe, effective solution. Here are five popular reasons to consider this noninvasive body contouring.
Jan 24th, 2023
Chronic Wrist Pain? It Could Be De Quervain's Tenosynovitis

Chronic Wrist Pain? It Could Be De Quervain's Tenosynovitis
Do you routinely experience wrist pain when you make a fist or grasp items? Don’t slough it off. It could result from an underlying condition called de Quervain's tenosynovitis — and it’s not something you want to ignore. Here’s what you should know.
Dec 4th, 2022
The 2 Most Popular Injectable Types — And How They Work

The 2 Most Popular Injectable Types — And How They Work
The most popular aesthetic injectables combat the signs of aging — without the need for scalpels or the lengthy recovery time that come with surgery. But how do injectables work, and which kind is right for you? Keep reading to learn more.
Nov 30th, 2022
Could Your Abdominal Pain Be Pancreatitis?

Could Your Abdominal Pain Be Pancreatitis?
​​Abdominal pain is a common symptom. For some people, it could just be a case of eating too much or eating something that just didn’t agree with you. Abdominal pain can also be something more serious like pancreatitis. Read on.
Aug 3rd, 2022
How to Prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome at Work

How to Prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome at Work
If you’re worried about developing carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) on the job, you’re right to be concerned. Many everyday work-related tasks can stress your wrists and hands. Here are a few tips for stopping CTS at work before it starts.
Jul 1st, 2022
The Benefits of Radiofrequency Microneedling

The Benefits of Radiofrequency Microneedling
If you want your outer appearance to match the age you feel on the inside — without undergoing surgery or invasive treatments — radiofrequency microneedling could be the solution for you. Keep reading to learn more.
Mar 1st, 2022
What Can Fix My Trigger Finger?

What Can Fix My Trigger Finger?
If you have trouble straightening one of your fingers, or if it bends or straightens with a snapping sound that’s similar to a trigger being pulled and let go, you may have a condition called trigger finger. Keep reading to learn how we can fix it.
Feb 2nd, 2022
Is This Your Year for Reconstructive Plastic Surgery?

Is This Your Year for Reconstructive Plastic Surgery?
Are you ready to restore the function or appearance of your body? This may be your year for reconstructive plastic surgery! Keep reading to find out more about this type of surgery and how it can help you.
Jan 16th, 2022
Finish Off Your Weight Loss Journey With Body Sculpting

Finish Off Your Weight Loss Journey With Body Sculpting
You’ve worked hard to lose weight, but diet and exercise can’t get rid of the stubborn pockets of fat. Thanks to advances in medical technology, nonsurgical body sculpting can give you the silhouette you’ve been working for.
Dec 14th, 2021
Turn Back the Clock With Facial Rejuvenation

Turn Back the Clock With Facial Rejuvenation
The holidays are almost here, and if you want to kick them off with a more youthful appearance, facial rejuvenation could be the solution for you. Learn how this collection of facial treatments corrects many age-related issues.
Nov 10th, 2021
Am I a Candidate for Hand Surgery?

Am I a Candidate for Hand Surgery?
Different types of hand surgeries treat many conditions that affect the function and appearance of your hand. But is it the right treatment for you? Take a moment to learn more about hand surgery and whether you’re a candidate.
Oct 12th, 2021

5 Reasons to Consider Breast Enhancement
Are you unhappy with how your breasts look? For some people, breast enhancement surgery is a positive step with a long-lasting impact. In this post, we examine five common reasons women have breast enhancement surgery.
Sep 21st, 2021
Dissolve That Double Chin With Kybella® Injections

Dissolve That Double Chin With Kybella® Injections
Fat under the chin is difficult to lose, but Kybella® can help! If you’re struggling to lose that double chin even after weight loss and consistent exercise, this nonsurgical treatment can give you the profile you want in months.
Dec 13th, 2023

Receive 3 ThermiVa Treatments Discounted!
Dr. Carl N. Williams offers ThermiVa as a treatment option for women who wish to improve the condition of their vagina, whether that be for sexual purposes or their own comfort.
Mar 6th, 2020

Letty’s Lectures – Trigger Finger
November’s Letty’s Lecture topic is Trigger Finger. Trigger Finger is a painful condition that makes your fingers or thumb catch or lock when you bend them. Often, it is a result of a repeated movement or forceful use of your finger or thumb.
Nov 1st, 2019

Are Fine Lines and Wrinkles Inevitable?
Fine lines, wrinkles and facial creases appear to be an inevitable, albeit unwanted, part of the aging process. Are they necessary or is there a way to prevent them before they show up?
Jul 1st, 2018

A Guide to Breast Augmentation Recovery
After a breast augmentation surgery, you will want to start enjoying your results right away. You probably have waited a long time to have your surgery, and now that you have, you probably feel more excited than ever.
Jun 4th, 2018

The Lowdown on the Latest Breast Implant
Women who make the breast augmentation choice have many decisions facing them before their surgery. One of the biggest will be selecting the type of implant they want to use.
May 4th, 2018

Three Reasons to Book a ThermiVa Treatment
Few aspects of our lives offer us as much joy, comfort and connection as physical intimacy. A satisfying sex life benefits you, your partner and your relationship.
Jan 8th, 2018

3 Reasons to Book Thermi Now
When looking to rejuvenate and restore youth to your body and face, sometimes a nonsurgical procedure can prove to be the best option.
Oct 5th, 2017

Repair Summer-Damaged Skin
Summer may be ending in a few short weeks, but your skin may be sporting the residual damage of all those days in the sun. Fortunately, you don’t have to greet the fall season with summer-weary skin.
Sep 1st, 2017

Making the Right Breast Implant Choice
Once the breast augmentation decision has been made and you have selected a plastic surgeon for your procedure, the next choice is often the type of implant you want to use for your surgery.
Jul 11th, 2017