Scarring After Surgery

As with any surgery, scarring is inevitable following plastic surgery. The extent of scarring varies from one patient to another and is influenced by several factors: the person’s general health, age, skin elasticity, and surgical technique. It is the job of a plastic surgeon to minimize the scarring as much as possible through skilled incision closure techniques and good scar […]

Time Asks If, or When, You’ll Get Some Work Done

If you’re over 40 years old, you may have heard your Mom and her friends maybe whispering about another woman who they thought “had some work done.” It was scandalous. Shameful. Psychologists said those people were depressed and “suffered from clinically low self-esteem.” If you’re under 40, particularly in your early 20s, you’re probably wondering, “What’s the big deal? Everybody […]

A Tummy Tuck After Childbirth?

Following child birth, many women quickly remember their pre-birth flat tight abs and long for those days! Is it possible for a tummy tuck to be performed shortly after childbirth? A few women are lucky enough to maintain their svelte figure following childbirth. For the majority, a post-baby body can mean loose, sagging skin; weakened abdominal muscles; and unsightly stretch […]

Planning for Your Facelift with Dr. Herte

There’s no exact formula to stop aging from happening. However, facelift surgery here at our Las Vegas facial rejuvenation practice can significantly reduce the signs associated with aging — from sagging facial skin to loose underlying muscles and can help soften deep wrinkles and creases. Understanding its Basic Components Before making the decision to have a facelift, it pays to […]

4 Ways an Eyelid Lift Can Help Improve Your Looks

The eyes, they say, are the windows to your soul. However, when your eyes and the area surrounding it is riddled with lines, wrinkles and unsightly bags, there’s a huge chance that your entire look can suffer! The worst thing that could happen is you will most likely be perceived as perpetually worried and tired by the people you just […]

Quick Guide to Reducing Bruising

Most cosmetic treatments, whether it is a surgical procedure or injections of Botox, will have some bruising as a side effect. But there are ways to help shorten the duration of bruising during recovery from either surgical or non-invasive cosmetic treatments. Why bruising occurs When an incision or injection is made, much more is going on than you can see […]

Two No-Fuss Ways to Erase Years from Your Eyes

If there’s one part of the face that will give away your age, it would have to be eyes. The delicate and translucent skin surrounding the eyes makes it more susceptible to damage from the sun and harsh environmental elements that contribute to the appearance of crow’s feet. And the eyelids are no exception — the upper lids can significantly […]

Breast Reduction Helps Ease Back Pain

Breast augmentation is consistently one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries year in and year out. So, for some it’s difficult to understand why a woman with naturally large breasts would seek to have them reduced. It can really come down to two words — back pain. Chronic back pain is one of the main reasons women choose reduction surgery. […]

The Truth About Beauty Sleep: Myth or Fact?

Sleep is one of the most important factors that contribute to physical and mental health. Chronic lack of sleep has been shown to lead to a variety of short-term and long-term health issues, ranging from lowered immune system function to an increased risk for car crashes. When it comes to skin care, getting enough sleep is equally important. Sleep deprivation […]

Three Cosmetic Solutions to Consider If You Feel Bad About Your Neck

In 2006, American journalist and bestselling author Nora Ephron talked about her (and the majority of American women’s) neck aging woes in her book I Feel Bad About My Neck. Ephron lamented the lack of treatments or surgery that really work in reducing the appearance of neck aging issues such as skin laxity, excess fat, and the appearance of unsightly […]