Sometimes your skin simply looks dull and lackluster when the seasons change. As the year transitions from summer to fall, you may be in need of a complete refresher. Along with the changes in temperature and humidity that can cause your skin to dry out, our patients are often bothered by actinic (sun) damage sustained …
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Nonsurgical treatments are convenient and can improve your appearance, but the results from injectables and light therapies can’t compare to the more dramatic, comprehensive, and long-lasting results you can attain with facial plastic surgery. In the Philadelphia area, Dr. Timothy M. Greco explains that a facelift is the best way to significantly improve severely sagging …
When it comes to facial symmetry and beauty, nasal shape, size, and proportions play an important role. Having a nose that is obviously larger and not matching the rest of the face makes many people unhappy—especially when they see themselves in selfies or catch a glimpse of their profile in the mirror. So what can …
Beauty treatments are often focused on enhancing the skin and individual features, but patients should remember that overall facial harmony is critically important. Faces that are symmetrical are usually deemed to be more attractive and beautiful. A perfectly symmetrical face would have identical sides that match if you were to draw a line down the …
Millions of people each year choose a specific treatment to counteract facial wrinkles: BOTOX®. Patients in the Philadelphia area who come to Dr. Timothy Greco’s office have often heard about the popular injectable, but are still curious about how it works. To understand neuromodulators like BOTOX®, it’s important to first understand the overall structure of …
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During a blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), Dr. Timothy Greco will get rid of unwanted tissue—including excess fat and loose skin—from around the eyes to correct the damaging effects of aging. This opens them up by removing any puffiness, making the eyes look younger, refreshed, and brighter. If you’ve decided that this surgery is the right choice …
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Many people who are otherwise happy with their bodies look in the mirror and are disappointed by an extra layer of fat in the chin area, which makes them appear older and overweight. There are some surgical and non-surgical options to help you get rid of that double chin for a more sculpted, slimmer, and …
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If you want youthful-looking skin, there are various resurfacing options that can help you achieve that appearance. Laser skin resurfacing is often the treatment of choice for patients with irregularities such as wrinkles, fine lines, uneven tone, and mild laxity. Dr. Timothy M. Greco’s practice provides a range of skin resurfacing treatments, including laser skin …
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Injectables are useful tools for temporarily minimizing some of the signs of premature aging, but when it comes to addressing loose jowls and sagging skin around the cheek areas long term, there’s no better way to make your face look dramatically younger than a facelift. Patients who have had a facelift, otherwise known as a …
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When you stand in front of the mirror, do you notice major changes happening to your face—like sagging, lax skin around the cheeks and jaw, deep creases, and hollowed cheeks? It may be time to try a cosmetic treatment or procedure. But which should you pick? A facelift is the ultimate surgical solution for rejuvenating …
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