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Chemical Peel Norfolk

The Chemical Peel is a facial rejuvenation treatment performed to refresh the skin of the face by removing the damaged outer layer of the skin to reveal the fresh, new, undamaged skin beneath. There are various strengths of chemical peels–the stronger the peel, the deeper it penetrates into the layers of the skin, and also the longer the recovery period afterwards. Individuals who are unhappy with the appearance of wrinkles, uneven skin pigmentation, or blemishes may find the improvements they desire through the chemical peel. Chemical Peel solutions may be calibrated to each patient’s individual needs, skin type, and goals.

The Chemical Peel can also remove pre-cancerious skin growths, soften acne facial scars and help control acne. To learn more about chemical peels and to find out if they may be right for you, contact our office to schedule your consultation today.

Permanent Makeup – Norfolk

Permanent makeup is a procedure that uses cosmetic tattooing to make lasting personal aesthetic improvements. Whether you’re looking for a durable natural lip color or you’d like to cover up troubling imperfections, permanent makeup is a technique that can make subtle or significant improvements to your appearance.

This procedure employs tattooing to change the pigmentation of the skin in order to produce the appearance of applied cosmetics. Not only can permanent makeup be used for eyeliner or lip color, patients who have lost their eyebrows due to age or need to restore the areola after surgery can also benefit from this procedure.

If you would like to hear how you could benefit from a permanent makeup procedure, contact our office to schedule an informative consultation. Dr. Lawrence Colen and Dr. Theodore Uroskie are double-board-certified plastic surgeons with a knowledgeable staff ready to answer any questions you may have about the treatments our facility offers.

Breast Lift vs. Breast Augmentation: Which Procedure is Right for You

A breast lift addresses sagging, uneven breasts and dropping while a breast augmentation increases breast size and restores volume to the breast. Board-certified plastic surgeon, and President of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), Dr. Daniel C. Mills discusses when to consider a breast lift versus a breast augmentation.

“I start out by asking my patients if they are happy with their volume. If they are happy with their volume then there is no reason to put in an implant,” explains Dr. Mills. In such cases a breast lift alone will do. “If the problem is with volume and drooping, then an implant would be ideal because it will provide both volume and a bit of a lift.”

New techniques and materials are being developed in order to allow plastic surgeons to offer more options to their patients. Dr. Mills discusses an alternative option for a breast lift which involves using mesh material known as an “internal bra” to support the breast so less tissue is removed.

“We are always looking for better outcomes for our patients and that being the case plastic surgeons being the best innovators!” exclaims Dr. Mills.

Breast augmentation has a 97% patient satisfaction rating based on real patient ratings. For more information on breast surgery procedures and reviews, go to the procedure page.

 

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Liposuction Gets Rid of Fat

It’s hard to go through life noticing other people who have the body you want. You’d love to have curves and a lovely shape, but genetics doesn’t always provide. Love handles and belly fat are damaging to the way you feel about yourself.

For those out there who need a bit of help getting the shape they want, there’s hope. Liposuction is a powerful surgical tool that suctions fat out from beneath your skin and gives your plastic surgeon the ability to precisely contour your body.

Double-board-certified plastic surgeons Doctors Lawrence Colen and Theodore Uroskie can utilize the power of liposuction to give you the body you desire. Contact Norfolk Plastic Surgery today to schedule your appointment and learn more about what liposuction can do for you.

Male Breast Reduction for the Chest You Want

Men want to have a chiseled chest, but sometimes genetics just don’t give you the body you want. Gynecomastia is a condition that affects many men, leaving them with unattractive breasts instead of defined pectoral muscles.

If you’re one of those men who suffers from excess male breast tissue, you’ll be happy to learn about gynecomastia correction, also known as male breast reduction. Double-board-certified plastic surgeons Doctors Lawrence Colen and Theodore Uroskie are experts at creating the chest contours you want and using surgical precision to handle your individual needs.

If you’re tired of the emotional discomfort of having enlarged breasts and would like to learn more about male breast reduction surgery, contact Norfolk Plastic Surgery today to schedule your consultation.

Repair Your Skin with Scar Revision

Skin is remarkably resilient, but it has limits. Whether the source is an accident or surgery, scars are unpredictable. Development of a scar isn’t just based on how your body heals but also on the foundation of the original injury and the skill of the surgeon.

Although scars can’t be completely removed, skilled double-board-certified plastic surgeons Doctors Lawrence Colen and Theodore Uroskie can help custom tailor a treatment to minimize the appearance of your scars.

If the appearance of your scar bothers you, pursuing scar revision can offer the positive change you’ve been searching for. Contact Norfolk Plastic Surgery today and schedule an appointment for an informative consultation at our office! During a consultation, Doctors Colen and Uroskie will recommend the optimal course of action you can find out more.

Feel Fit with an Arm Lift

As we grow older, the skin on your body can start to sag crestor medicine. This can be very frustrating when it happens on the areas of the body that can’t be easily hidden, like your arms.

Loose dangling flaps of skin can make you feel self-conscious about wearing sleeveless shirts or raising your arms too high in public situations. If you don’t like the way your arms look, an arm lift, or brachioplasty, might be the solution for you.

In an arm lift, your plastic surgeon will use their surgical expertise to aesthetically reshape the underside of your upper arm and contour the space from the underarm to the elbow.

Skilled double board-certified plastic surgeons Doctors Lawrence Colen & Theodore Uroskie will be happy to answer all of your questions during a consultation. Learn more by contacting us today for an appointment!

Botox for a Younger Appearance

When you get older, one of the first signs of aging is the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines around your eyes, nose, and mouth. Each day you look in the mirror, the face you see grows more worn, tired, and haggard. But it doesn’t have to be this way, thanks to Botox.

Botox is the cosmetic form of botulinum toxin type A, which comes in a simple non-surgical cosmetic injection. The product is injected into targeted muscles, where it blocks the nerve impulses to the muscles that create wrinkles. Botox injections cause the muscles to relax, allowing the overlying skin to appear smoother.

Double-board-certified plastic surgeons Doctors Lawrence Colen and Theodore Uroskie can help you defy the look of aging. Contact us today to schedule your consultation!

Brow Lift Procedure – Forehead Lift Norfolk

A tired, older appearance may sometimes be attributed to the aging that happens around the eyebrows and forehead. Creases along the forehead, crow’s feet and deep furrows may give off the appearance of exhaustion and sleepiness. If you are concerned about this development on your forehead, it may be time for a brow lift.

A brow lift can rejuvenate your appearance and refresh your expression. Aged skin sags and creases more easily, which may cause the skin of the forehead to droop and the eyebrows the hood forward. The sleepy appearance can undermine your confidence and leave you looking much older.

With a brow lift, an incision is made along the hairline, and the skin of the forehead is tightened and raised.

Consult with experienced plastic surgeons Drs. Lawrence Colen and Theodore Uroskie to learn more about the brow lift.

Please feel free to reach us at our office in Norfolk if you’d like to schedule a consultation.

Body Contouring after Major Weight Loss

Once an overweight person loses excess weight through diet and exercise, it’s not uncommon to have layers of excess skin afterwards. After working so hard to lose the weight, it can be frustrating to have this stretched-out skin draping over a newly thinner frame.Fortunately, there is something that can be done about this undesirable situation. In the plastic surgery world, it is referred to as body contouring after major weight loss.

Some of the more common body-contouring procedures that help reduce excess skin include the body lift, breast lift, arm lift, and thigh lift.

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, body contouring after major weight loss can improve one’s shape and tone the underlying tissue that supports fat and skin; it also removes the excess sagging fat and skin.The results of body contouring after major weight loss are immediately visible. However, it’s important to note that the final finished product may take one or two years to achieve depending on the procedures performed and the time it takes to fully heal.

Contact Norfolk Plastic Surgery to learn more during an informative consultation.

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