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Buy 2, get one FREE

Until the end of November 2009, at Nouveau Medispa, buy 2 syringes of Restylane or Perlane and get one syringe FREE. A value of $525 - 600! Nouveau Medispa has two locations in Newark and Hockessin Delaware.

Posted on 11/12/2009 17:42:00

"What can I do about my neck?"

Many patients come into our office and utter these exact words....often using the words "turkey neck" or "waddle". Even diehard naturalists who exercise and eat right will finally cave in when they see this under their chin. Often they tell us that they "got this from my mother". While heredity can influence to the severity of an againg neck, we all get this to some degree or another. Our neck starts to sag as we age for several reasons: 1) Sun damage: UV radiation directly damages the collagen and elastin fibers of the skin (everywhere!) causing a loss of elasticity and sagging of the skin. 2) Muscle laxity: the bands in our neck called platysma bands are actually muscle that extends from the collar bone to the jawline and into the cheek. Over time, it can relax and loosen and separates from the underlying tissues. The bands become visible under the skin even when we don't flex it. 3) Fat: cycles of weight gain or consistant weight gain and weight loss can eliminate the once 90 degree angle of the chin and neck. Dr. Lawrence Chang, Dr. Joseph Thornton and Dr. Kyo Kim can consult with you to see if surgery like a facelift or neck lift or non-surgery like Thermage can benefit you. A necklift involves repositioning and removing excess skin in the neck, in addition to muscle tightening and if necessary liposution. Some patients need liposuction alone or to tighten the platysma bands alone. Whatever you need, our board certified plastic surgeons in Delaware can provide the care you care looking for. We have offices in Middletown, Newark, Hockessin Delaware and see patients in Newark, Wilmington, Hockessin, Dover, Bear Delaware as well as Landenberg, Kennett Square, Main Line Pennsylvania and Elkton, Cecil County, Rising Sun and Baltimore Maryland.

Posted on 11/12/2009 17:12:00

How to Choose the Right Plastic Surgeon

The popularity of plastic surgery is soaring and more and more doctors are trying to meet the demand for this speciality. Any licensed physician can call himself a cosmetic surgeon, so the importance of finding a properly trained plastic surgeon and certified provider is paramount. Dr. Lawrence Chang, Dr. Joseph Thornton and Dr. Kyo Kim are experienced board certified plastic surgeons and also members of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Our team of plastic surgeons operate only in accredited medical facilities and adhere to a strict code of ethics including continuing medical education requirements and innovations in patient results and safety. At Advanced Plastic Surgery Center we are dedicated to plastic surgery of the face and body including facelifts, eyelid and brow lifts, nasal surgery, tummy tucks, liposuction and breast augmentation. Dr. Joseph Thornton, Dr. Lawrence Chang and Dr. Kyo Kim also use reconstructive procedures to restore a more natural look and function in cases where the patient has been compromised by disease, accident or disfigurement including breast reductions, breast cancer reconstruction, workmen's compensation and auto accidents. Regardless of the reason or motivation for undergoing plastic surgery, Advanced Plastic Surgery Center is your partner for looking and feeling great. In Newark and Wilmington Delaware we see patients from Hockessin, Newark, Wilmington, Dover, Delaware, Elkton, Rising Sun, North East, Baltimore Maryland and Kennett Square, Landenberg, Main Line and Philadelphia Pennsylvania.

Posted on 11/10/2009 18:31:00

What filler is right for you?

There are lots of choices to today for fillers including Restylane, Perlane and Juvederm and many others. Recently, Johnson and Johnson announed they were taking their collagen based filler, Evolence, off of the market after only one year. We are dedicated to using fillers that provide safe, effective and reliable results and that's why we use Restylane and Perlane which have been on the market for years. What's the difference in Restylane and Perlane? They are made of the same substance but Restylane is used for lines and wrinkles and Perlane is used for folds. Simply said, Perlane has a larger molecule size. Our main focus at Advanced Plastic Surgery Center and Nouveau Medispa is to assess your concerns and see what is right for you -- facial surgery, peels, fat transfer or maybe fillers. They all have their own applications and are used for different purposes. We have three board certified plastic surgeons, Dr. Lawrence Chang, Dr. Joseph Thornton and Dr. Kyo Kim who treat in Delaware and Maryland as well as two medispa locations in Newark and Hockessin who can assess your needs and decide what is right for you. In Newark Delaware in New Castle and Sussex Counties, we see patients from Wilmington, Dover, Hockessin, Landenberg, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, Elkton, Rising Sun, Baltimore, Maryland and Philadelphia Pennsylvania.

Posted on 11/10/2009 14:00:00

What is a Medispa?

A medispa purpose.

Posted on 11/03/2009 13:29:00