The Impact of Day of Smiles
Alejandro Izasa, a patient of Dr. Joel Levin, Plastic Surgeon with Baptist Hospital of Miami, shares his experience with “The Day of Smiles” mission. He affirms he was very deformed, because he had some scars and other deformities in his body. That’s why he didn't want people to see him. He says he didn't want…...
Read MoreCommon Cosmetic Procedures for Men
Nose reshaping, eyelid surgery, breast reduction, liposuction, and facelift are the five most common cosmetic surgeries for men. Dr. Ricardo Castrellon, Director of South Miami Hospital's Burn Center, says men are demonstrating a more particular interest in looking more attractive to women, and with nose reshaping the goal is to enhance that male masculinity but…...
Read MoreDuration of Hydrafacial Treatment
Heidy Urra, Medical Aesthetician with Miami Plastic Surgery, explains the long lasting effect of a hydrafacial is a week, but its consistency depends on how often you see the aesthetician. "If you come more often, you'll see your skin improve as you continue to do the treatments." She says with a hydrafacial your skin won't…...
Read MoreEffectiveness of Facial Procedures
Heidy Urra, Medical Aesthetician with Miami Plastic Surgery, says commitment is the key for having a beautiful skin. "If you come to the aesthetician once a year, you won't have the same results as if you come to see me once a month or once every two weeks." She also highlights it is important to…...
Read MoreFacial Procedure
Heidy Urra, Medical Aesthetician with Miami Plastic Surgery, says a facial is a professional skin care treatment to cleanse, exfoliate, do extractions, and customize the treatment depending on their needs. Tanya Patron, Physician Assistant with Miami Plastic Surgery, explains while you are relaxing the medical aesthetician is looking at your skin and making sure everything…...
Read MoreRed Carpet Facial
Heidy Urra, Medical Aesthetician with Miami Plastic Surgery, explains a red carpet facial is basically a blending of all the facials together. "We blend the three major facials, the hydrafacial, the oxygen and the dermaplaning for an amazing result." She points out they start with a dermaplaning to remove dead cells in the surface of…...
Read MoreNon-Surgical Cosmetic Treatments for Men
Dr. Ricardo Castrellon, Director of South Miami Hospital's Burn Center, says men are getting Botox because their muscles are more defined and sometimes they have an unhappy appearance, like a well-defined crease in the middle of their forehead and they use Botox to fix it. Regarding laser hair removal, he explains people think it is…...
Read MorePositive Attitude Before and After Surgery
Harry Salinas, Plastic Surgeon at Miami Cancer Institute, says supporting a cancer patient is a tough process. "They often come to our office right after they've been told that they have breast cancer and they need a mastectomy. The consultations tend to be very emotional and family support is so important, it is so nice…...
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