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Skin Rejuvenation

How skin tightening improves liposuction results and body contouring

Michael Brucker, MD | La Jolla, CA Friday, April 24, 2026

While liposuction can create meaningful improvements in body contour by targeting stubborn fat, lasting, natural-looking results depend not only on fat removal but also on how the skin responds after surgery. Combining liposuction with a tightening or lifting procedure can improve both the contour and the overall outcome if the skin does not contract well.


Why laser skin resurfacing is a powerful facial rejuvenation tool

Sean T. Doherty, MD | Brookline, MA Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Many patients undervalue the importance of skin texture, but it is a critical component of a vital-looking face. The human eye equates smooth skin with youth, sometimes without us even realizing it


Med spa treatments to consider if your plastic surgeon is booked

Brian Kobienia, MD | Plymouth, MN Friday, May 20, 2022

With an increased demand for surgical facial procedures, many board-certified plastic surgeons find their surgical schedule completely booked out for several months. People looking for a quicker fix for signs of aging can and should consider nonsurgical aesthetic treatments.


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