Masks remain required for visits regardless of vaccination status. For all of our safety, our staff will continue to wear masks for direct patient care until further notice. We are practicing universal infection control precautions, following social distancing, and CDC…
Abdominoplasty, or “tummy tuck” surgery is one of our most popular procedures to improve the appearance of the abdomen. If you’re considering surgery, it’s important to know what to expect. Although your board-certified plastic surgeon can help you understand your…
When it comes to youthful skin, CO2 laser treatments remain among the gold standard for skin anti-aging. Laser technology is improving to reduce recovery time and enhance results as more people are looking for non-invasive procedures to enhance the texture…
Before your surgical date, you should have as much information as possible from the professionals in the field. This is because there are pre- and post-operative instructions that are important to follow. These instructions will optimize your recovery process and…
Whether you’re looking to contour a specific problem area or are interested in dropping a few waist sizes, you may be interested in a non-surgical fat reduction procedure. Your options may seem limited, however, with long treatment times, slow-appearing results,…
Drs. Anita Saluja, Rebecca Novo and Renee Gasgarth at Dermatology + Plastic Surgery are excited to now offer a minimally invasive neck contouring procedure: MyEllevate® uses light-guided technology to precisely place permanent sutures in the neck muscle (the platysma). This…
Everything You Should Know About the IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) Photofacial By: the For Your Best Self team Skin concerns like sun damage, pigmentation, and aging signs can be some of the toughest conditions to improve. With so many aesthetic…
By: Dr. Rebecca Novo, written in collaboration with Dr. Robert Novo, a board-certified Anesthesiologist When you are considering plastic surgery in Melbourne, FL, you may not be sure what type of anesthesia the doctor may use, since there are several…
If you’ve noticed you have more under-chin fat than you’d like or are annoyed that you don’t have quite the chin and jaw contour you want, you can benefit from a non-surgical approach to reducing this fat. Other solutions include…
One of the most common questions before and after body contouring procedures is if one should or should not wear a compression garment. This is considered an essential aspect of a person’s postoperative care. It can speed up recovery, help…
Microneedling is one of the most popular anti-aging procedures we offer due to the no “downtime,” consistent collagen stimulation and complexion improvement. We offer traditional microneedling with our SKIN PEN, and an enhanced microneedling treatment with radiofrequency energy in our…
In Your 20’s: Starting a medical grade skin care regimen is the best investment you can make. Protecting with a vitamin C antioxidant serum and mineral sunblock SPF 30 and renewing with a nighttime tretinoin is being proactive in your…
One of the most common questions that plastic surgeons receive during a breast lift consultation is “what will scars look like?” With any surgical procedure, scarring is inevitable with a breast lift. However, qualified and experienced plastic surgeons like Dr….
The world can be very hard on your skin. Stress from the inside (hello pandemic!) and toxins from the outside can do a number on your appearance no matter how much you take care of it. When you are ready…
The Hetter Peel is a deep chemical peel also known as a modified Phenol Peel. The peel consists of four main ingredients: phenol, croton oil, water, and soap. This deep peel is the “gold standard” of skin resurfacing. Dr. Rebecca…
When people think of cosmetic procedures, they may believe that only women are receiving and benefiting from treatments. However, most aging concerns effect men and women equally making men ideal candidates for certain cosmetic procedures. At Dermatology + Plastic Surgery,…
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