BOTOX® Cosmetic is designed to treat dynamic wrinkles – the fine lines that form due to repeated facial expressions. Crow’s feet, nasolabial folds (smile lines), and brow lines are all examples of dynamic wrinkles. Over the years, your facial muscles become so conditioned to forming these expressions that they continue to pull on the skin […]
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If you recently lost a significant amount of weight, you may be excited to have finally reached your goal, but disappointed in the way your body looks. After major weight loss, many people are left with loose, stretched skin that cannot conform to their new body size. If you are experiencing this problem, body contouring
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The damaging effects of smoking on your body are widely known and well-documented. Heavy smokers have a significantly higher risk of health problems like cancer, lung disease, and heart disease. When it comes to breast augmentation in Knoxville, or any other type of surgery, smoking also interferes with your body’s ability to heal – which
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If you have ever contemplated breast augmentation, a breast lift or any type of body contouring, you know that making the decision to consult with a plastic surgeon is not an easy one to make. Plastic surgery is a very personal decision that requires the guidance of an experienced surgeon who understands your specific goals.
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BOTOX® Cosmetic and dermal fillers are popular non-surgical methods of reducing wrinkles and fine lines in the face, and they are both administered using injections. However, BOTOX® is designed to address different problems than dermal fillers, and these two treatments work in entirely different ways. BOTOX® Cosmetic is essentially a muscle relaxer. It uses a
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Today’s breast implants are more durable than ever before, but they are still not invincible. Although breast implants have no expiration date, they will eventually deteriorate over time, like all medical devices. On average, you can expect your breast implants to last anywhere between 10 to 25 years, although it is possible that they may
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If you are considering breast augmentation, you may be wondering how breast implants might impact breastfeeding during pregnancy. This is usually only a problem if the milk ducts and surrounding nerves are damaged during the breast augmentation procedure. As long as your surgeon takes care to avoid harming the milk ducts, you should not encounter
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Many women have some degree of breast asymmetry. For most, the difference in breast size is hardly noticeable, and not a cause for concern. Unfortunately, other women have pronounced breast asymmetry. Breast augmentation can correct this problem, providing you with balanced, symmetrical breasts at the same time that they are enhanced. Both silicone and saline
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If your breasts have begun to droop or sag because of pregnancy, weight loss, or the simple effects of age, you may be wondering if a breast lift is right for you. Dr. Kleto can help you determine which type of breast surgery would best meet your needs during a consultation. In general, if you
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If you have sagging, loose skin in the abdominal area after pregnancy or major weight loss, a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) can tighten this skin and the underlying abdominal muscles that have become stretched out, providing you with a firmer, more contoured stomach area. However, it’s important to realize that the tummy tuck procedure may not
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