Your reasons for getting a tattoo are personal, and so is the decision to remove it. Though some inks are notoriously difficult to break up, improved laser tattoo removal technology makes it possible to produce effective results with virtually any ink on any skin type. There’s a demand for the...
As your body ages, skin loses moisture, elasticity, and volume. Some of the thinnest skin on your body surrounds the eyes. As age-related changes affect your eyelids, drooping can become an issue, causing a permanent sleepy or tired appearance. Medically, this condition is known as ptosis. Drooping skin can sometimes...
Choosing to undergo breast augmentation is a personal decision that’s also personalized with a wide range of options. Depending on your body and appearance preferences, you can choose breast size, surgical approach, and more. Perhaps the biggest question when considering implants is which type to choose, saline or silicone. Your...
Liposuction has long been among the most popular plastic surgery procedures, typically ranking second behind breast augmentation. It’s a body contouring technique that helps to reshape places on your body where fat accumulates, but also that targets areas resistant to diet and exercise. Dr. Roya Dardashti of Diamond Surgical Institute...
Even small changes in the proportions of your nose can alter the balance of your overall appearance. Such is the power of rhinoplasty, commonly called a “nose job.” It’s consistently in the top five cosmetic surgeries performed each year, with over 200,000 procedures done in 2019. Dr. Roya Dardashti and...
At the turn of the 21st century, cosmetic surgery for the labia wasn’t yet on the radar for the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. By 2019, though, over 11,000 women were choosing labiaplasty to improve the appearance of their genitalia, which can become elongated and more prominent with time and...
With over 2.5 million laser and light-based aesthetic treatments performed annually, these cosmetic techniques rank in the top three minimally invasive procedures, alongside botulinum toxin and dermal filler injections. Lasers are here to stay, providing fast and effective treatment options combined with little to no downtime for recovery. Dr. Roya...
As you age, the skin on your face thins and stretches. Unfortunately, your eyes aren’t exempt from this, so the effects of time hit your eyelids too. Droopy upper and baggy lower eyelids are, for most people, strictly an aesthetic concern, but for some, loose skin on the upper lids...
Times, tastes, and relationships change, yet a tattoo is forever. At least it used to be. Many laser systems boast about their abilities to zap unwanted tattoos into history, but only if you have certain types of skin or tattoos with only particular colors of ink. Diamond Surgical Institute in...
The big butt era is in, fueled by the bootylicious style sported by some of popular culture’s biggest celebrities. If you’re not content, though, to shake what nature gave you, it might be time to consider a Brazilian butt lift. This buttock augmentation has the added benefit of relocating fat...
Though breast augmentation remains the most in-demand cosmetic surgery with over 300,000 procedures performed annually, it’s hardly your only option if you’re dissatisfied with the look or proportions of your own body. Breast lift surgery is also a powerful reshaping procedure, and it can even be combined with augmentation. But...
There’s nothing more frustrating than devoting yourself to weight loss through diet and exercise, only to be left with stubborn deposits of fat that cling to your body, interfering with your goals. Body fat is often guided by forces that are well beyond your scope of influence, which is where...
When it comes to getting to your ideal body shape, the battle of the bulge is often the final, and hardest, hurdle. Whether you’ve recently lost weight only to be left with excess and unsightly tissue near your belly or you’ve been through a pregnancy or two, a tummy tuck...
Invented as a way to stop eye muscle spasms, Botox® quickly became known for its cosmetic applications. Its highly diluted formula contains botulinum toxin, which is an effective treatment for lines and wrinkles. Botox® can also help your face appear smoother and younger. In fact, Botox® and other botulinum toxin-based...
