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Jun

How Kojic Acid Annihilates Hyperpigmentation

Do you have a skin blemish caused by sun damage, aging, melasma, or inflammation? Would you like to make your skin clear, glowing, and beautifully even-toned? Or do you want a potent alternative to hydroquinone? Enter, Kojic acid. Kojic acid is derived from several types of fungi...

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11

Jun

Renuva Injections in Tampa, FL

Have you lost youthful volume in some areas of your body or face? Do you feel unhappy about your appearance? Would you like to restore a smooth and natural appearance through a potent anti-aging injectable that stimulates your own body to improve over time? Renuva adipose matrix ...

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11

Jun

Dr. Effie Reacts to Chicago-Based Influencer’s Botched Botox

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Effie Politis, MD, FACS (@dreffiepolitis) Last April, Chicago-based influencer and blogger, Whitney Buha, shared about an unfortunate experience with a cosmetic procedure gone wrong. What exactly happened and what can be done about...

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11

Jun

Why Do Women Undergo Breast Explantation?

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Effie Politis, MD, FACS (@dreffiepolitis) Hi everyone it’s Dr. Effie Politis and I’d like to talk about a great article on the April edition of the PRS called“Contemporary Strategies in Breast Explantation Surgery”. So what is exp...

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11

Jun

Lip Restoration and Shaping

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Effie Politis, MD, FACS (@dreffiepolitis) On achieving lower facial optimization This patient displays typical age-appropriate changes in lips: maxillary retrusion leading to lack of bony support, elongation of upper lip unit, los...

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11

Jun

What Is The Fat Transfer Procedure?

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Effie Politis, MD, FACS (@dreffiepolitis) Autologous fat grafting, or fat transfer, is a procedure that allows your surgeon to transfer your own fat from one area of your body to another. Fat transfer is often used for aesthetic a...

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11

Jun

What Is PRF Treatment?

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Effie Politis, MD, FACS (@dreffiepolitis) PRF is now one of the most highly sought out cosmetic non-surgical procedures. It is an all-natural solution that can treat areas in the face that show the first signs of aging, like under-ey...

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11

Jun

What Are The Signs You Have Capsular Contracture?

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Effie Politis, MD, FACS (@dreffiepolitis) Capsular contracture develops in one or both breasts and can occur at any time, either in the weeks following breast implant surgery (this occurs most often) or, in some cases, years later...

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11

Jun

Before and After Look with Refresher Facelift

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Effie Politis, MD, FACS (@dreffiepolitis) This lovely patient flew in for a total refresh in office. She underwent mini facelift with SMAS plication to rejuvenate mid face, as well as myomodulation with toxin/filler combo to optim...

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11

Jun

Saline vs Silicone Breast Implants

Hey everyone, it’s Dr. Effie Politis and I just want to compare and contrast saline versus silicone implants, as we know women often undergo breast enhancement surgery to get a breast volume and shape that is more proportional to their body. So, let’s start out with saline impla...

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11

Jun

Do Breast Implants Make You Float?

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Effie Politis, MD, FACS (@dreffiepolitis) Do breast implants make you float? Will it save you from drowning? Those are some questions that a few may have wondered about breast implants at some point. Here’s the thing, breast implants ...

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11

Jun

Fat Grafting Shows Promise for Cancer Patients with Radiation-Induced Skin Injury

Radiation Therapy (RT) is an effective treatment for a range of malignant conditions. It involves projecting high-energy photons towards a tumor, destroying the DNA of the tumor cells. With their DNA destroyed, the cancer cells lose their ability to divide and grow, and they eve...

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