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Treatment of Spider and Varicose Veins

The appearance of varicose or spider veins is common as we age. Thankfully there are treatment options that can reduce and in many cases eliminate the appearance of these pesky signs of aging. Best Impressions Cosmetic Surgery and Medical Spa offers Sclerotherapy and laser procedures to treat spider and varicose veins.

Treatment for spider and varicose veins varies depending on the size and number of veins being treated. All patients will need multiple treatments lasting approximately 30 minutes to achieve optimal results. Some patients will see results in as little as three weeks while others with larger veins being treated may not see the results they desire for three to four months.

A consultation is needed to determine the best treatment plan for your individual needs. To learn more about this and other service offered in our spa visit our Philadelphia Spa Services page.

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Improving the Contour of Your Body with Liposuction

There are parts of the body that are extremely difficult to tone once fat has collected. Attempts to shed these pockets of fat in the gym often prove unsuccessful. For those who have had trouble shedding stubborn pockets of fat, Liposuction may be a solution.

Dr. Mirabile offers Liposuction to patients who are in relatively good shape and health but have localized pockets of fat they are unable to get rid of through traditional diet and exercise. The most common areas treated with liposuction are the upper arms, thighs, back, hips and abdomen. Liposuction is often combined with other surgical procedures such as abdominoplasty or face lift to produce optimal results.

If you are interested in discussing how liposuction can be used to improve the contour of your body, contact our office to schedule your consultation with board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Mirabile.

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Philadelphia Dermal Fillers Helping Repair Fine Lines and Wrinkles

There are a number of treatment options to repair fine lines and wrinkles. Best Impressions Cosmetic Surgery and Medical Spa offers a number of rejuvenation procedures, some more invasive than others. If you are interested in facial rejuvenation but aren’t ready for a surgical procedure such as a face lift, dermal fillers may be an option for you.

There are a variety of dermal fillers designed to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Juvederm, Restylane, Radiesse, Sculptra, and BOTOX are just some of the dermal fillers we offer. Smoothing fine lines and wrinkles is one of the easiest ways to appear more youthful and rejuvenated.

We invite you to contact our office to schedule your dermal filler consultation to determine which filler is right for you. Click here to learn more about each of the dermal fillers we offer as well as other non-invasive procedures.

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Skin Tag Treatment

Dr. Mirabile is a leading Philadelphia cosmetic surgeon. He offers a number of procedures designed to improve your appearance and boost self esteem. There are a number of skin imperfections that can be improved with minor cosmetic procedures. One imperfection that is rather common but rarely discussed is the appearance of skin tags.

Skin tags are small growths of skin that often appear in areas of friction. Some of the most common areas skin tags appear are the neck, armpits, and thighs. While there is nothing that can be done to prevent skin tags they are easily treated. A consultation with one of our skin care specialists is needed to determine the best treatment plan for you.

Contact our office to schedule your consultation today!!!

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Abdominoplasty – Philadelphia Tummy Tuck

When fat collects around the abdomen it is very difficult to get rid of. Even the most dedicated gym goers battle the bulge around the mid section. Women who have had children may also suffer from separated abdominal muscles creating a bulging midsection. Dr. Lyos can help improve the appearance of your abdomen using abdominoplasty.

Philadelphia plastic surgeon Dr. Lyos performs Tummy Tuck Surgery to create a tighter, flatter, smoother and firmer abdomen. There are a variety of available abdominolasty techniques, and certainly, your surgery will be designed to give you the most pleasing aesthetic result.

Contact our office to schedule your consultation with Dr. Lyos to discuss how you can benefit from tummy tuck surgery.

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Breast Reduction, Alleviating the Pain Associated with Large Breasts

While breast augmentation is the number one cosmetic surgery procedure performed in the US, there are many women who are undergoing cosmetic surgery to achieve smaller breasts. Philadelphia Breast reduction surgery is a procedure helping alleviate some of the many pains and struggles caused by breasts that are too large.

The pain and frustration some women feel is not only physical but also emotional. Women who have breasts that are too large for their frame often suffer from back and neck pain from the strain of the weight of their breasts. Clothes may not fit correctly due to the disproportion of their breasts to the rest of their body.  If you feel your breasts are too large, Dr. Lyos can help you determine if a breast reduction is right for you.

Women who undergo breast reduction often are left with a feeling of relief and can return to life with a new sense of normality. If you would like more breast reduction information or would like to discuss your individual situation with Dr. Lyos, contact our office to schedule a consultation.

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Fraxel II The Ultimate in Laser Skin Care

Taking care of our skin is one of the easiest ways to maintain a youthful appearance. Unfortunately signs of aging can creep up causing us to appear older than we are. Sun spots, fine lines, wrinkles, even acne scarring from our youth can make us appear older than we would like to. Dr. Lyos, a Philadelphia board certified plastic surgeon, using the latest in laser technology to improve skin imperfections and signs of aging.

The Fraxel II SR1500 is the latest in laser technology. Using this state of the art technology, Dr. Lyos can improve the appearance of lines around the eyes, skin discoloration such as sun spots, acne scarring and more. It has even proven to be an effective treatment of stretch marks. While some patients will see results after the first treatment, most patients will need 3 to 5 treatments to achieve optimal results.

We invite you to contact our office and schedule your skin care consultation to discuss this and other skin care options offered at Best Impressions Cosmetic Surgery and Medical Spa.

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Lift Your Breasts Into a More Youthful Position with a Breast Lift

Breast augmentation is a wonderful procedure for those interested in simply increasing the size of their breasts. Women who’s breasts have begun to sag due to aging, weight loss or breast feeding may need more than breast augmentation alone. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Mirabile offers breast lift surgery to improve the appearance of sagging breasts.

Philadelphia Breast lift surgery is designed to lift the breasts into a more youthful position. During the breast lift, Dr. Mirabile may also lift the areolas to enhance the the youthful appearance of the breasts. When performed in conjunction with breast augmentation, patients with sagging breasts with little or no mass can be transformed to perky more youthful breasts.

If you are unhappy with the appearance of your breasts and would like to discuss breast procedures to enhance the appearance of your breasts, contact our office to schedule a confidential consultation with Dr. Mirabile.

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Philadelphia Dermal Filler – Restylane

Dermal fillers are becoming an increasingly popular tool used to battle fine lines and wrinkles. There are many different dermal fillers available offering a minimally invasive way to reduce the visual signs of aging that commonly appear on the face. Dr. R.J. Mirabile offers a variety of dermal fillers including one of the newest dermal fillers on the market, Restylane.

Restylane is a biocompatable solution to fine lines and wrinkles. Unlike some other dermal fillers, there is no need to test for allergic reaction prior to injections. While patients that opt for Restylane injections will have to repeat the procedure, the time between injections is considerably longer than other dermal fillers with most patients repeating the procedure at after 9 months.

Dr. Mirabile will help you determine if Restylane is the Philadelphia dermal filler for you. Contact our office to schedule your confidential consultation with Dr. Mirabile and you will be on your way to a more youthful rejuvenated face.

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Philadelphia Eyelid Lift – Blepharoplasty

If restoring youth to your face is your goal, there are many procedures you may want to consider. No matter what part of your face you are unhappy with, Philadelphia board certified plastic surgeon Dr. R.J. Mirabile  can help you appear younger and more refreshed using a variety of procedures.

If the skin around your eyes has begun to sag you may be looking far older than you really are. Using Philadelphia eyelid surgery or Blepharoplasty, Dr. Mirabile is able to improve the appearance of your upper and lower eyelids. Blepharoplasty is used to correct some of the most common signs of aging such as sagging skin, bags under they yes and drooping eyelids.

Many people can benefit from eyelid surgery. We invite you to contact our office to schedule an appointment to discuss your individual needs and be on your way to a more youthful, rejuvenated appearance.

Posted in Eyelid Surgery
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