When it comes to reshaping and refining the body, many people find themselves choosing between traditional liposuction and non-surgical fat reduction treatments. Both options can help eliminate stubborn fat and enhance your body contour — but the right choice depends on your goals, timeline, and anatomy.
At Queen City Plastic Surgery in Charlotte, we help patients understand the differences so they can make confident, informed decisions. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re a better candidate for liposuction or a less-invasive alternative, this guide breaks down everything you need to know.
Understanding Liposuction
What Liposuction Is
Liposuction is a surgical procedure that removes fat through […]
Having a full, sensuous pout is an essential part of attractiveness for many men and women. Unfortunately, nature is not always so generous or kind. The aging process can also cause the lips to thin out. No matter the case, lip augmentation is a great way to achieve, or regain, the luscious lips that you are looking for.
Most types of lip augmentation are minor procedures that are not very traumatic to the skin and body. For example, Radiesse lip enhancement only involves the injection of a gel that triggers the body’s innate healing processes to naturally bulk up the lips […]
If you’re going to plunk down some of your hard-earned money for a microneedling treatment, you’ll want to obtain the very best results possible. Although your own body will do much of the work, there are still several ways that you can assist it and achieve outstanding results.
What is Microneedling?
First, the basics for the uninitiated. Microneedling is a cosmetic skin treatment that involves the mechanical stimulation of the surface of the skin. After numbing your skin, your aesthetician will use a microneedling device that is covered in hundreds of tiny, sterile needles to safely puncture your skin and stimulate the […]
As times change, we must change with them. This is definitely true when it comes to the cold winter months ahead. Your skin can really take a beating when it is left at the mercy of the colder, drier winds of winter. The good news is that most problems can be avoided when you take some simple precautions and tweak your skincare routine.
Moisturize. Moisturize. Moisturize.
Dry, cold winds have a way of stripping moisture right out of your skin, making your skin more vulnerable to becoming damaged. If your skin is not adequately protected, you may also find that your skin […]
Microdermabrasion is a very popular minimally invasive cosmetic treatment that can restore and rejuvenate your skin if it has been affected by things like aging, sun damage, or overall dullness. It is a fairly fast treatment that can offer you smoother and younger-looking skin.
How Does Microdermabrasion Work?
Your provider uses a handheld device to spray tiny crystals onto the outer surface of your skin. Technically, this skin layer is known as the stratum corneum – a layer of skin that is mainly made up of dead skin cells, dirt, and cellular debris. Think of this material as dust on a light […]
Dermaplaning is a cosmetic treatment that involves the manual exfoliation of surface debris from facial skin using a special dermaplaning blade. Your aesthetician can use this technique to gently remove the outermost layer of your skin that consists of dead skin cells and cellular debris. By undergoing periodic dermaplaning treatments, you can rejuvenate your skin and stimulate the formation of fresh skin tissue.
Dermaplaning Benefits
No downtime: Noninvasive treatment that requires no recovery time.
Instant results: Improves fine lines and wrinkles and brightens the complexion right away.
Reduces the appearance of skin pores.
Removes vellus hair, commonly known as “peach fuzz.”
Dermaplaning is particularly effective for […]
If you’re looking forward to some fun and sun this summer, you may want to consider a skin treatment. These are the months when your skin and face will be on full display. Any of your skin imperfections will have a huge spotlight on them, potentially putting a damper on your summertime activities.
If you’re looking for a skin treatment that is non-invasive and requires no downtime, you should consider microdermabrasion.
What is Microdermabrasion?
Microdermabrasion is a non-invasive skin treatment that gently removes the very uppermost layer of skin made up of dead skin cells, while simultaneously stimulating the production of new collagen. […]
It’s impossible to really look your best when you are dealing with skin problems like sun damage, scars, or wrinkles. Fortunately, problems like these can be addressed with a chemical peel treatment. You just need some basic information so that you have a better idea of what will work for you. We can also provide you with a skin analysis to determine what type of chemical peel makes the most sense for your skin type and condition.
What is a chemical peel?
A chemical peel is a broad term describing any number of chemical solutions that a practitioner applies to the skin […]
Wrinkle reduction treatments are extremely popular right now. There are plentiful topical over-the-counter products, and there are also treatments available from dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and med spas that provide long-lasting results. Botox and facial fillers can definitely diminish the signs of facial aging, but there are some key differences between these types of products. Understanding these differences is the first step in finding the most appropriate treatment for yourself.
Botox and Fillers: Fast Facts
Botox targets facial muscles.
Facial fillers plump and smooth the skin.
Botox results last up to six months, while fillers last from six months to five years.
What is Botox?
Botox is […]
Are you looking for gentle skin treatment for problems like enlarged skin pores, poor skin texture, or mild sun damage? If so, you should consider microdermabrasion. This popular aesthetic procedure will leave you with smoother and more youthful skin, and one of the main advantages of the treatment is that it requires no downtime.
How Microdermabrasion Works
Before going into too much detail, it might help to understand the part of the skin that microdermabrasion treats. The very outermost layer of skin is medically known as the stratum corneum, which is composed of millions of dead skin cells and various types of […]
