Reducing the Appearance of Stretch Marks with Skin Laser Treatments

November 1st, 2011

People seek skin laser treatments to help correct a wide variety of cosmetic skin issues. From wrinkles to sun damage, advancement in the field of skin lasers has enabled plastic surgeons and aestheticians to provide unbeatable treatment in the correction and improvements of countless skin irregularities. Aside from wrinkles, one of the most common complaints [...]

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Dr. Barr Sponsors “Dirty Carnival” to Benefit LLS

October 25th, 2011

Did you know that an estimated 957,902 people in the U.S. are living with, or are in remission from, leukemia, Hodgkin lymphoma, NHL or myeloma? The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) was established to cure these life-threatening diseases, and improve the quality of life of both patients and their families. Since its inception, LLS has [...]

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Dr. Barr Discusses Cosmetic Procedures in New YouTube Series

October 18th, 2011

If you’re considering cosmetic surgery, you likely have a lot of questions about your chosen procedure. At Palm Beach Plastic Surgery, we never forget how overwhelming it can be to decide to undergo plastic surgery. To help ease any pre-procedure anxiety, Dr. Barr recently sat down to discuss five popular procedures in a series of [...]

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Palm Beach Plastic Surgery Hosts “The Spa After Dark Full Moon Party”

October 11th, 2011

For most, October signifies the true beginning of the fall season. Temperatures drop and attitudes typically shift to welcome the cooler weather and the beginning of holiday festivities. In addition to Halloween celebrations, October is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time that Palm Beach Plastic Surgery shows their support through various events and fundraisers. [...]

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The High Price of Low-Cost Cosmetic Surgery: Tips for Choosing a Doctor

October 4th, 2011

Last week, we discussed the new campaign by the ASPS to spread awareness about the epidemic of uncertified doctors practicing cosmetic surgery. The crisis continues to grow at a seemingly exponential rate, with major news outlets recounting numerous cases of plastic surgery malpractice. Recently, USA Today released an investigative story on the subject, exposing the [...]

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ASPS Launches Safety Campaign on “White Coat Deception”

September 27th, 2011

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) recently launched a new safety campaign on the heels of another headline-making cosmetic surgery disaster. Dinora Rodriguez, a 40-year-old stay-at-home mom from Los Angeles, underwent corrective surgery to fix a botched breast augmentation that left her with a bad case of symmastia, or “uniboob.” “My breasts looked really [...]

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Fraxel Laser vs. eMatrix: Advantages & Disadvantages

September 20th, 2011

If you’re interested in a skin laser treatment but aren’t sure whether eMatrix or Fraxel is right for you, there are several factors to consider. Although eMatrix is the latest in cosmetic skin treatments, both Fraxel and eMatrix have their respective advantages and disadvantages. Since eMatrix Sublative Rejuvenation is a relatively new procedure, there is less [...]

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