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Brow lift Vs. Blepharoplasty: What’s the Difference?

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As plastic surgeons in Louisiana, we’ve encountered a lot of patients who feel like their “eyes” look mad, sad, or tired, but they feel just the opposite.  They know that most of these unwanted facial expressions around the eyes are caused by aging, but they’re unsure if they need a brow lift or a blepharoplasty…

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Say No To IV Skin Whitening

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While most of our culture is obsessed with being tan, and even risk skin cancer to get their nice bronze skin, there are also those that wish to lighten their skin. Perhaps you suffer from uneven skin tone or areas of skin discoloration and wish to know your options.  In Louisiana, The Wall Center does…

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Labiaplasty: What is it Good For?

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Have you heard of labiaplasty? Not everybody has. The labia are the external folds of skin that surround the vulva, the skin that covers the clitoris and vaginal opening. Labiaplasty is a cosmetic surgical procedure to make the labia—either the labia majora or labia minora (or both)—smaller, although sometimes it’s done to create labia where…

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Are Teen Plastic Surgeries on the Upswing?

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Here in Shreveport, we perform plastic surgery on teens, although the procedures focus on procedures to adjust physical features that are appropriate for a teenager, such as a rhinoplasty to reduce and remodel a large nose; otoplasty (ear) surgery for teens with ears that are protuberant (although otoplasties are performed on children as young as…

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Do you know your Breast Implant Warranties?

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Here’s good news for those of you with breast implants. Unlike those who receive hip or knee implants, patients who have breast implants receive warranties that can be put into play if they need replaced. Although the implant companies, Allergan and Mentor Corp., which combined sell about 99% of the breast implants in the US, don’t…

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Considering laser liposuction? SAFELipo a better alternative

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We have seen a dramatic and, unfortunate, increase over the past few years in patients who come to us from all over the US after having been disfigured by laser liposuction procedures. In many instances, unqualified physicians performed these procedures. While liposuction has gained acceptance and popularity, not all treatments and providers are able to…

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FDA Warns about Acetaminophen in Prescription Drugs

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The FDA has issued a warning this month about the presence (and danger) of acetaminophen in prescription pain drugs, such as Vicodin, Percocet, Lortab, Fioricet, and Roxicet, although nearly all prescription pain drugs contain some acetaminophen. The problem is, the labels on these drugs make it hard to identify how much acetaminophen is in them.…

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How To Make BOTOX® Last Longer

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Investing in your appearance is no small matter, and for many people, getting regular BOTOX injections plays an important part in their anti-aging regimen. If you're currently getting BOTOX injections or considering them, finding out how to make BOTOX last longer may be a priority for you. In this post, we'll offer a few tips…

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Smoking linked to Adult Acne, Study Says

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Just in case you need one more reason to quit smoking, did you know that smoking increases the potential to develop acne in adulthood? According to research published in the November issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, a specific type of acne in adult women is tied directly to smoking. Dr.…

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