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April 27, 2015

Three months: that’s been the standard effectiveness period for injectable cosmetic fillers ever since BOTOX® went to market. If you’re planning on getting injectables, you probably expect to pay for the treatment 3-4 times a year, like many patients in the Miami area. But as newer skin treatments like Juvederm XC show, the technology behind these skin care solutions is getting better.

While many skin treatments require multiple injections every year, the results from Juvederm XC can last up to 12 months. That’s only one visit to the plastic surgeon’s office...

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April 15, 2015

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgery, the Brazilian butt lift was the fastest-growing plastic surgery procedure in America for 2014. We’ve certainly seen an increase in inquiries in the Miami area, and the “big butt” look on pop stars like Iggy Azalea and Nicki Minaj certainly seems to suggest that the Brazilian butt lift is a plastic surgery procedure that will only get more popular as the years go on.

The Brazilian butt lift is a fat transfer surgery, meaning that the buttocks are augmented with fat taken from other parts of your body. This makes the procedure...

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April 09, 2015

For many men, there may be a hesitation about getting any type of plastic surgery, liposuction, or cosmetic treatment. However, if you are looking to tone and sculpt your body into healthy proportions in the Fort Lauderdale area, then learning about ways that liposuction can contour your torso and other body areas is a great idea.

Our Fort Lauderdale plastic surgeon, Dr. Jon Harrell, has over 20 years experience with liposuction techniques and procedures. To be a good candidate for male liposuction, you need to be:

  • a non-smoker
  • at or near your ideal body...
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April 07, 2015

The American Public Health Association has declared the week of April 6 through April 12 National Public Health Week. Throughout this week, the association will be holding events and distributing material around the country, all to spread awareness about the importance of public health. At The Weston Center, our Ft. Lauderdale plastic surgery office is using this week as an opportunity to remind our patients of the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle.

When patients come to our Ft. Lauderdale practice for a procedure, one thing they frequently worry about is the longevity of its effects: is this facelift going to...

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March 27, 2015

Our faces are one of the first parts of the body to show signs of aging. Wrinkles are commonly caused by a multitude of things, such as collagen depletion, damage from free radicals, cellular changes, and contraction of the facial muscles. Botox injections help to temporarily reduce the activity of muscles and reduce the appearance of lines. If you are in Ft. Lauderdale area and want to learn more about Botox, contact The Weston Center for Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery at (954) 526-0066 for more information.

The frequency in which you get...

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March 13, 2015

Many prospective patients considering breast augmentation surgery ask us how long the surgery takes. While every person’s procedure is unique, breast augmentation surgery typically takes between one and two hours. In general, many breast augmentation surgical procedures are relatively simple, which is why most surgeries are fairly short.

Sometimes, however, the surgery takes a bit longer. The type of anesthesia, location of incision, and type of implant that you select will all play a role in the total amount of time necessary to complete your breast augmentation surgery.

For a better...

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March 04, 2015

As we grow older,  the signs of aging start to make their appearance. The facial area is where some of the most noticeable aging comes into view. Factors such as genetics, environment, and stress all play a part in the aging process, sometimes accelerating the emergence of deep creases, fine lines, a jowly jawline, and wrinkles. A facelift can help in improving visible signs of aging. For those considering a facelift and residing in Southern Florida, Miami facelift surgeon, Dr. Jon Harrell, has had over 24 years of experience in the industry.

When receiving a facelift, the first step of the procedure is...

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February 25, 2015

Rhinoplasty, also known as a nose job, is a cosmetic procedure that reshapes an re-sizes the nose. Patients select rhinoplasty for many different reasons, but they all share the desire to look and feel their best. Part of that includes taking care of yourself after surgery to help minimize bruising and promote healing. If you’re considering a nose job, please contact Dr. Jon Harrell at the Weston Center for Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery today at (954) 526-0066 to arrange your Miami rhinoplasty consultation.

Like all major surgery,...

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February 16, 2015

More and more patients in southern Florida are turning to liposuction to remove those last stubborn pockets of fat that diet and exercise just won’t address. And many naturally worry that the fat will come back. To learn more, please contact Dr. Jon Harrell at the Weston Center for Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery today at (954) 526-0066 to arrange your Fort Lauderdale liposuction consultation.

Diet and exercise primarily affect the size of the fat cells you have. As you lose weight, those fat cells shrink, but they don’t disappear or move...

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February 05, 2015

Many women who choose to receive breast augmentation wonder how pregnancy will affect them. After all, pregnancy changes the look and feel of the breasts, so isn’t it natural that breast implants might change as well? To discover more, please contact Miami plastic surgeon Dr. Jon Harrell at the Weston Center for Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery today at (954) 526-0066 to arrange your breast augmentation consultation.

The simplest answer is “it depends.” Every woman is different, and pregnancy affects all women in different ways. It’s...

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