Maryland cosmetic surgery blog
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 […]
Find Out Your Face Shape + How to Highlight All Your Best Features
Do you know your face shape? It’s actually more complex than you might think. Successfully using the best facial contouring treatments, hairstyles, and makeup application techniques can depend on knowing your unique shape. Cosmopolitan recently tackled the equation and made suggestions about the best ways to compliment your look. Here’s what we found out: First, […]
How to Get Stronger After 50
Getting older isn’t for the weak—literally. The passing of time takes a toll on your body, impacting everything from the quality of your skin to the strength of your muscles. While Dr. Garazo can help with aesthetic concerns, when it comes to your overall health, you may want to consider strength-building: many studies have proven […]
4 Ways to Bone Up on History Around Hagerstown
Summer is officially here—and if you have school-age kids, you may be wondering how to keep them entertained all summer. If you’re looking for a fun, educational way to get them out of the house and off their devices, it may be as simple as stepping outside and taking advantage of Hagerstown’s rich history. Take […]
Feeling Anxious Before Your Wedding? Follow These 3 Tips to Manage Stress
Summer wedding season is quickly approaching, and if your own special day is on the horizon, you’re likely feeling a bit anxious. Pre-wedding stress is absolutely normal—but just because it’s common doesn’t mean you have to suffer through it. If wedding jitters are keeping you from enjoying this special time in your life, read on. […]
5 Questions You Have About Injectables, Answered by a Plastic Surgeon
With nearly 10 million treatments performed in 2017, injectables (i.e., BOTOX and fillers) are by far the most popular cosmetic procedures in the U.S. Even if you haven’t tried them yourself, chances are you know multiple people who have gotten them. If you’ve been hesitant to jump on the bandwagon because you have questions about […]
Before You Dash Off for Spring Break, Brush Up on Your SPF Skills
Spring is so close we can almost taste it. In fact, it was while looking for spring recipes that we came across this article in Cooking Light about the importance of making SPF a part of our daily routines, especially as warmer weather activities ramp up. As a board certified plastic surgeon who also specializes […]
Are Selfies Driving the Popularity of Plastic Surgery?
Social media has seeped into every aspect of our lives, changing the way we interact, connect, and share with others. Studies have shown that social media is even changing the way we perceive ourselves. Refinery29 recently featured ways in which the “age of the selfie” is impacting our feelings of self-worth and what it may […]
The Interesting History of Your Favorite Cosmetic Procedures
Writer and satirist Jonathan Swift once wrote, “It was a brave man who first ate an oyster.” Very true, and the same is true to those who first helped plastic surgeons and dermatologists discover many of the innovative cosmetic treatments we use today. RealSelf recently highlighted some of the odd beginnings of some our favorite […]
5 Treatments You Still Have Time to Get Before NYE
While much of the holiday season is devoted to ugly sweaters, family dinners, and lounging around the tree in your PJ’s, New Year’s Eve is the perfect excuse to glam up and hit the town (or at least your friend’s annual cocktail party). If you want to look a little extra fabulous this year, the […]