Skin Care & Laser Treatments 111
5 Ways to Optimize Your Chemical Peel Results
If a chemical peel is on your calendar, you can expect a medical-grade exfoliation that will do away with a number of skin concerns. But if you’re anything like us, you are always looking to level up your skincare game! With chemical peels, there are many ways you can improve on the results by adjusting […]
6 Makeup & Skin Habits to Avoid After Your 40s
Your skin’s needs change as you age, and products you swore by for years may no longer be as effective or may even contribute to you appearing older than you look and feel. To support your skin in this stage of life, your beauty routine likely needs a refresh! Here are six makeup and skin […]
Here’s How Often You Need To Touch-Up Your Non-Surgical Procedures
Non-surgical aesthetic treatments like Botox, dermal fillers, facials, microneedling, and chemical peels provide Hagerstown and Frederick patients with an effective alternative to more invasive facial procedures. These treatments allow patients to “try out” some of the effects of a facelift without the commitment, downtime, or price, or to complement the results of facial surgery. Since […]
Here’s Why You Should Add Monthly Facials to Your Skincare Routine
Have you ever wondered how to elevate your skincare routine beyond the basics? Many patients ask us how they can restore and maintain their skin without invasive procedures. Here, our licensed aesthetician, Shelby Mobley, weighs in on why incorporating regular facial treatments can be a game-changer for your skin. The science behind facials Hagerstown facials […]
What causes skin to sag? Plus, how to treat it
Have you noticed your skin starting to sag and lose its elasticity? This is a common concern as we age, and if you want to treat it, it’s essential to understand what causes skin sagging. Here, Frederick plastic surgeon Dr. Henry Garazo explains the factors that cause the skin to sag and how to avoid […]
3 Steps to Treating Melasma
Melasma, or the “mask of pregnancy” looks how it sounds: blotchy, sometimes freckle-like dark pigmentation appears on your skin after a change in your hormones, i.e. from pregnancy or a medication change. While it is normal for skin to darken in the sun, melasma is more than just a tan gone awry: melasma is a […]
The Truth About Wrinkles: A Plastic Surgeon Addresses 7 Common Wrinkle Myths
There are a few factors that conspire to create our wrinkles. As our bodies age, the fat pads in our faces fall, and our skin becomes thinner: collagen and elastin break down, and are not replenished at the levels they were when we were younger. This process is often accelerated by environmental factors like sun […]
What is Pro-Nox? (And How Will it Make My Next Injectables Treatment Better?)
Love Botox, fillers, and other injectables—but dread coming in for treatment because you really hate needles? We have fantastic news for you: we now offer PRO-NOX™, a safe, convenient option to make every treatment a more relaxing, comfortable, and positive experience. What is PRO-NOX™? PRO-NOX is a self-administered nitrous oxide (laughing gas) system that you […]
Best Medical-Grade Moisturizers for Different Skin Types
Winter is just around the corner, and it’s a great time to examine the different moisturizers we offer at Plastic Surgery Services! We only use medical-grade moisturizers, meaning they contain highly concentrated ingredients that deliver quicker and more effective results. With temperatures sometimes fluctuating dramatically from day to day, you may need to have more […]
