American Laser Center Closed. Where do I go for hair removal now?
About a year ago American Laser Center filed for bankruptcy and abruptly closed their doors. They left thousands of laser hair removal patients stuck mid treatment. We heard about the closing from an industry rep who said we might pick up some patients. We were a little surprised at what “some patients” turned out to…
Can I Freeze My Chin Fat?
Our Coolsculpting practice has been helping patients shape their abdomen and flanks for years. The results are excellent and patients love the fact that there is no downtime. A few years ago Coolsculpting added their CoolSmooth applicator, and for the first time we could effectively treat outer thighs with Coolsculpting. For the body there is…
Smooth Complexions and Spotless Skin
How to get rid of Brown Spots, Blemishes and Broken Vessels? Smooth complexions and spotless skin are prized beauty attributes for both men and women. While many of us have these qualities in our youth, most, if not all of us will develop brown spots, wrinkles, and broken capillaries as we age. The more sun…
Will Insurance Pay For My Breast Reduction Cost?
Breast reduction surgery has one of the highest patient satisfaction scores of any plastic surgery procedure. For many women it is a life changing procedure that provides substantial quality of life and related health benefits…but that doesn’t mean that insurance is going to cover it. Every insurance plan has specific requirements that determine whether or…
The Truth About Labiaplasty
Labiaplasty is growing in popularity nationwide. It offers patients suffering from enlarged or chronically irritated labia minora real and significant results with very little down time. Childbirth and the combined effects of age and gravity affect the vaginal structures. A long or irregular labia minora can become irritated during exercise or intercourse, and patients may feel…
Fat Transfer to the Breast
Top off your décolletage with your derrière at the office of Dr. Sarah Mess in Columbia. Now liposuctioned fat from your lateral and medial thighs can be transferred to your breasts. Enjoy a slimmer thigh silhouette and a fuller breast with one procedure. The fat is liposuctioned with small-diameter cannulas and collected into a cannister…
Labiaplasty Technique
Twenty years ago you rarely heard about cosmetic labiaplasty. Today labiaplasty procedures have surged 44% just in the past year alone. According to an American Society of Plastic Surgery survey of 2014, labiaplasty is one of the fastest growing cosmetic procedures nationwide. Dr. Mess has seen the same labiaplasty trend in her Columbia, MD practice….
A Brand New You – Coolsculpting Revealed.
What can I expect from Coolsculpting? “Manage expectations”. It’s good advice. Whether trying to manage a schedule, a budget, people, or children, managing expectations is critical to the success of most any venture. It’s something we all do on some level every day, and we all have our success stories and examples of where we’ve…
What Can I Do About My Neck?
“What can I do about my neck?” In a lot of ways treating the face is easy compared to the neck. There are lots of ways to combat signs of aging in your face. IPL and laser peels can correct fine lines and pigment issues. Botox and dermal fillers can erase small wrinkles and replace…
Botox Vs. Dysport
Trusted Brands Like Xerox or Kleenex, Botox is the brand name that most people associate with injections to treat frown lines and crows feet. But while Botox was the first drug approved for these treatments, it is no longer the only option. Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat…
