For as long as there have been humans who value their hair, there have been remedies aimed at preventing thinning and balding. Some have had interesting side-effects, and few have worked reliably for a broad swath of the population. There are plenty of tinted powders, thickening pomades and products designed to make already wispy and delicate hair less prominently so, but few real solutions.
A More Modern Approach to Hair Loss
While hair transplants are still the gold standard when it comes to truly natural-looking hair, they’ve come a long way over the years. Once, patients underwent surgery to essentially move active […]
Cosmetic procedures, both non-surgical and surgical, are not only for women. More men are opting for injectable fillers, skin treatments and plastic surgery to make them look just as young as they feel. With a refreshed appearance, men build self-confidence that follows them into their careers, social lives and even personal matters.
Injectable Fillers
Dermal fillers are one of the most popular facial cosmetic procedures across the board due to their affordability and short recovery times. Most can be done in the office, and you can return to regular activities soon after. However, the types of injectable fillers and shaping typically used […]
Do you stare into the mirror and think, “Why are my cheeks are so fat?” Many men and women consider buccal fat removal to slim their cheeks and cause their cheekbones to look more prominent. However, others have no idea what we’re talking about. As we investigate buccal fat removal, we’ll discuss what it is, why it’s used and if it’s a good idea.
What is Buccal Fat?
The buccal fat creates the fuller, rounder part of your cheeks. It’s the fat pad between your cheekbones and jawbone, and it is part of what determines the shape of your face. We all […]
Do you hate having your picture taken? How you look in photographs has a lot to do with the framing of the face. When balance and symmetry between facial features are off, you may not like the results. However, becoming more photogenic is possible with dermatology or cosmetic surgery.
Plastic surgery procedures can correct issues with facial balance and symmetry. You can improve the appearance of your eyes, ears, nose, lips, cheek and chin. Creating the aesthetic you desire is achievable with help from LM Medical NYC.
Facelift Procedures
Facelift surgeries are designed to address several signs of aging. At LM Medical NYC, […]
Mild to severe acne can happen at any age for both men and women. There can be numerous causes for breakouts like diet, stress or hormonal changes. Severe acne can significantly impact your self-confidence and your daily skin care routine can be expensive to maintain.
Many acne treatments can fail to help clear and control breakouts over time. The AviClear™ laser for acne is an innovative cosmetic treatment that offers long-lasting results for clearer skin. Here is everything you need to know on how AviClear laser treatment can help you keep mild to severe acne breakouts under control.
How AviClear Laser for […]
The fall season is the perfect time to get yourself ready before the busy holiday season begins. Non-surgical cosmetic procedures can improve the appearance of your skin quickly with minimal downtime. By getting the work done now, you can have plenty of time to recover before all those family photos at get-togethers start getting snapped. Here are three of the best facial cosmetic procedures to help you get ready to look your best for the holidays.
Botox Injections
During your holiday celebration photos, you may be smiling, laughing or squinting. If you have crow’s feet, forehead wrinkles or facial lines, the camera […]
During the tattooing process, the ink is deposited beneath the epidermis (the top layer of the skin). This location makes the tattoo permanent but makes tattoo removal more difficult and costly than the initial tattoo application. Nevertheless, it is possible, which is a blessing for people with an unwanted tattoo.
How Does Laser Therapy Remove a Tattoo?
Tattoos consist of thousands of suspended ink particles too large for the immune system to eliminate. The tattoo removal lasers break up these particles into smaller fragments that the immune system can remove.
A laser shoots out highly focused light waves. During the treatment, these waves […]
Do you have redness, dark spots or signs of sun damage on your skin? If you want clearer, evenly toned skin, there are cosmetic treatments to achieve the results you desire. One of the less invasive options is intense pulsed light, or IPL, treatments, which we offer at LM Medical NYC.
What Is IPL?
Intense pulsed light is controlled light energy, a type of laser skin treatment. IPL treatments harness light waves that target dark pigments in the dermis of the skin and blood vessels, but does not harm the upper epidermis. Unlike laser treatments that are ablative and remove the top […]
Hair is an important aspect of your appearance. If you experienced hair loss in the past and chose to have a hair transplant procedure, you may not be satisfied with the results. Like most medical and cosmetic procedures, hair transplant methods have greatly improved in the last decade. If you have linear scars or poor aesthetic results from your previous hair restoration surgery, LM Medical offers revision hair transplant procedures with NeoGraft®.
What Is NeoGraft®?
Follicular unit extraction (FUE) is a superior method of hair transplantation. Hair grafts are removed without incisions and transplanted to the desired location. While this can be […]
Have you been experiencing hair loss and feel self-conscious about your appearance? Hair transplants are a popular and effective cosmetic procedure for hair restoration. Here is everything you need to know on how a Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) hair transplant can help you restore a healthy and full head of hair.
How an FUT Hair Transplant Works
Before this cosmetic procedure can be done, you will need to have a consultation with a board-certified surgeon to determine if you are an ideal candidate. A Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) hair transplant takes strips of hair follicles from the back of your head […]
