Like the rest of your body, your face requires regular care and maintenance, especially as we age. If your daily skincare routine isn’t providing the results you want, it may be time to consider cosmetic treatments that can provide more significant, long-lasting results. Dreams MedSpa’s chemical peels and laser resurfacing options are a great place to start. “Facial resurfacing is a non-invasive...

You’ve probably heard of the popular Hydrafacial® treatment, but did you know it can be used on your scalp, too? Now available at Dreams MedSpa, Hydrafacial® Keravive deeply cleanses, nourishes and revitalizes the scalp to help hair look and feel healthier and fuller. Here’s how it works and who can benefit. What is Hydrafacial® Keravive, and how does it work...

Millions of people join a gym every year to get healthier. For many people, especially women, reducing thigh and hip fat is a major goal. What is fat? “Body fat is tissue in the human body mainly comprised of adipocytes – fat cells – which act as a reservoir for energy storage and utilization,” says plastic surgeon Heidi Hon, MD. “Fat can...

Whether you’re considering your first lip enhancement or you’re a lip-filler veteran, understanding lip filler care is key to achieving safe and natural-looking results. Understanding dermal fillers Dermal fillers used in lip enhancement are made from hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring substance in your body that helps keep skin plump and hydrated. These soft, gel-like substances are carefully injected into...

Are deep wrinkles bothering you? The tunable resurfacing laser, or TRL, could be your solution. Here’s what you need to know from board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon Heidi Hon, MD. What is TRL? TRL is a cutting-edge resurfacing laser that can tackle deep wrinkles like those around the mouth. It uses a powerful mid-infrared beam that matches the skin’s natural...

When country music artist Jimmy Weber severed two tendons in his hand, he knew his career was at risk. However, through determination and the support of a dedicated care team, he is on a remarkable journey to recovery. The injury In October 2023, Weber broke a ceramic plate while washing dishes and sliced two fingers on his left hand. He...

Dermal fillers can take many forms depending on your concerns and anatomy. One of the most common patient concerns involve the nasolabial folds. These are the creases in your skin extending from both sides of your nose to the corners of your mouth. They're also called smile lines or laugh lines. As we age, nasolabial folds deepen. Placing filler into...

While breast augmentation remains one of the most popular plastic surgical procedures, there has been a slight uptick in breast implant removal in recent years. Plastic and reconstructive surgeon Jason Miller, MD, DMD, performs many breast implant removals each year. According to Dr. Miller, patients remove their implants for various reasons, ranging from comfort and personal preference to medical necessity. “No matter the...

Rhinoplasty is one of the most common facial plastic surgeries. If you want to alter the size, shape or angle of your nose, or if you have a nasal birth defect, injury or breathing issues, it may be right for you. Below, board-certified plastic surgeon Perry Johnson, MD, discusses what you need to know if you’re considering rhinoplasty. What is rhinoplasty? Rhinoplasty is...

A mom of two kids in their 20s, Tiffany had been thinking about abdominoplasty, or “tummy tuck,” for a long time. “It didn’t matter how much I worked out or how much weight I lost,” Tiffany says. “I always had that — I called it my zip code — around my waist, and it bothered me.” Her concerns around pain...