What causes dark circles and under eye bags?
Many of our patients at Queen City Plastic Surgery suffer from under eye bags and dark circles. Some are related to allergies, which can be especially bad in Charlotte this time of year. Others are related to the natural aging, when collagen will break down and the fat pads located under the eye which are normally supported by a connective tissue become weaker. Additional fat tissue is also known to accumulate under the eye region aiding in the formation of these under eye bags and dark circles as well as the loss of […]
The 4-1-1 on BodyTite and FaceTite
The latest in minimally invasive spot reduction and skin tightening is now available in Charlotte, NC!
What are BodyTite and FaceTite?
BodyTite is a new, in-office, minimally invasive procedure that can help spot reduce fat and tighten skin. Queen City Plastic Surgery is the first to offer this ground-breaking treatment in Charlotte, NC. BodyTite and its facial companion, FaceTite, can be used to shape and tighten areas from head to toe. During a quick procedure with minimal discomfort, Dr. Haque will use radio frequency so that the skin and tissue which holds the fat cells to your […]
Are fillers right for me?
If you wish to create fuller lips, boost your skin’s vitality, create fuller lips or reduce lines and wrinkles then yes, fillers are right for you!
What problems do fillers address?
Fillers address loss of volume, deep wrinkles and can enhance your facial shape. Some of the most common procedures with fillers include:
Natural cheek augmentation
Lip enhancement
Lines around both the nose and mouth
Replacing soft tissue for scar corrections
What do fillers do?
There are many benefits to using fillers. Fillers can help create fuller lips, reshape facial contours, revitalize the skin and smooth away facial lines and wrinkles.
What’s the […]
What is microneedling?
COSMOpen is a non-invasive treatment procedure, suitable for all skin types, to treat multiple skin concerns such as: pigmentation disorders, alopecia, facial rejuvenation, stretch marks as well as skin scarring caused from acne or surgical procedures. It’s also called microneedling and many of our patients get this once a quarter (every three months or so).
Why would I want microneedling?
One of the reasons COSMOpen has proven so effective is that it not only reduces wrinkles and signs of aging but works to trigger the glow induced from collagen production. One’s skin will also heal quicker, more optimally and will […]
Why I was interested in getting CosmoPen
Written by Anita Strickland, Front Office Coordinator
I have been feeling a bit self-conscious about some acne scarring on the sides of my mouth and wasn’t sure how to fix the scars. I also have been feeling like my skin could use a boost and have some fine lines that could use some attention. After hearing and seeing Sara’s experience https://qcplasticsurgeons.com/experience-microneedling-using-cosmopen/) with CosmoPen and seeing how great her skin looks and looking up reviews about it, I was ready to go!!! CosmoPen is collagen induction therapy, also known as Microneedling. This skin-rejuvenating procedure involves tiny […]
Even though the calendar says January is the start of the new year, in my mind, it has always been September. Autumn has always been a beautiful time of new beginnings and transitions in my life…..and that goes for my skincare too! Here are some great tips to help you transition your skin from any potential summer damage and prepare it for winter months.
Protect those luscious lips!
It is inevitable; every year, dry, cracked lips. Yuck! Start moisturizing them now with a non-petroleum based lip balm to prevent those wintery lips. We love Epionce Lip Renewal to keep the lips moist.
Fall […]
Gearing Up For Summer: Ways to Protect Your Skin From Skin Damage
-Sara Klingelberg
With warmer weather and summer just around the corner, sun exposure also increases. We see a great deal of skin cancer reconstruction in the office. This can range from small and simple to large and complex. Protect yourself and help prevent skin cancer with sun protection. Exposure to the sun is also one of the most aging things for your skin. Remember there is no such thing as a safe tan, it’s really sun damage!
How do you decide which options are right for you to protect yourself? A […]
Five Ways to Spring Clean Your Skincare Routine
When the temperatures rise, you put away your heavy winter apparel and bring out your lighter spring clothes. The same should apply to your skincare! Many people find that they need to focus on layering lighter products in the warmer weather and to replenish their sun protection.
Here are five ways you can transition your skincare regime as the weather heats up:
1) Check expiration dates
Makeup and skincare products have an expiration date and if you can’t remember when you purchased it or if the product does not have an expiration date you can look […]
MicroNeedling, also called Collagen Induction Therapy is an aesthetic procedure that involves repeatedly puncturing the skin with tiny, sterile needles (microneedling the skin) in order to induce production of collagen.
Sounds scary right? Turns out, It’s not!
Sara, the patient care coordinator at QCPS, and I decided to try it for ourselves and found that it reaped amazing benefits for our skin. We both have different skin types (hers is more dry, mine a little more oily) but it was great for both of us.
I have always been a fan of the sun, but it doesn’t love me back. As a child my […]
