There’s no doubt that we all know – and fear – the double chin. But now, cosmetic surgery is no longer the only solution thanks to a new new FDA-approved treatment for neck fat, called Kybella. In April, 2015, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Kybella (deoxycholic acid), a treatment for adults with moderate-to-severe […]
Archives for September 2015
THE MACK CENTER RAISES MONEY FOR TAMPA BOY INJURED IN ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING
It’s been just over a year since Tyler Maddox was accidentally shot. His father worked nights at the post office and when his grandmother heard scrapes outside her door she grabbed her gun and fired a single round, shooting Tyler and blinding him. Tyler has come a long way since that day, however. He uses […]
AUGUST SURVEY NOTES AN INCREASE IN MALE PATIENTS
Dr. Mack poses with the Food Network’s celebrity chef, Robert Irvine, one of our male patients. Male plastic surgery rates have significantly increased since 2000 and the notion that cosmetic procedures are just for women no longer exists. Men are seeking to regain a more youthful look, improve their self-image and feel better about their […]
3 SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT FACELIFTS
Three decades ago, Betty Ford told the world she’d had a facelift. Today, years later, the negative stigma associated with cosmetic surgery is finally going away (albeit slowly). BOTOX has become a household name and treatments like Ultherapy are gaining popularity. The good news is that cosmetic surgery is not all about recreating the way […]
ARE YOU A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR A FACELIFT?
Your face is essential for your identity. It reflects your personality and confidence. A wrinkle-free complexion with bright, glowing skin makes you look younger and full of energy and life. However, a “droopy” looking face makes you look tired and unhappy, even when you may feel great inside! While a facelift certainly isn’t for everyone […]
WHAT IS MICRONEEDLING?
If you’ve seen our list of specials for the month of September, you may have noticed that Angela’s pick for the month was Microneedling, otherwise known as skin needling. This minimally invasive procedure involves the use of a device that contains fine needles (very much as it sounds). The needles are used to puncture the skin, creating a […]