Mother’s Day is on the horizon and greeting card manufacturers are likely engaging in their yearly flurry of activity. Cards and flowers are nice, but might Mom want a little something more? According to surveys, many do! A study conducted by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons reported that 62% of mothers showed interest in … Read More »
During our 40s and 50s, many of us begin to see visible changes in the lower face and neck areas. While it’s only natural for the skin and structure of the face to change with age, this can lead to self-consciousness and a general feeling of frustration. As popular as injectable treatments have become, they … Read More »
Who doesn’t want clear, smooth, beautiful skin? You’re probably used to the various environmental factors that can negatively affect your skin, but now there’s an additional issue to deal with–masks. Constant mask-wearing wreaks havoc on our skin and causes irritation, dryness, and acne, or “maskne” as we like to call it. Wearing a mask traps … Read More »
At Azul Cosmetic Surgery and Medical Spa, we recognize the value of nonsurgical treatment options. We are proud to provide powerful modalities like Ultherapy in our Naples, Bonita Springs, and Fort Myers offices. If you are struggling with loose, saggy skin that is softening your jawline and upper neck, you may want to know a … Read More »
If you’re like a lot of people, you are probably finding it difficult to get rid of some stubborn fat somewhere on the body. We used to hear about the challenges of abdominal fat and love handles because, let’s face it, those are some of the most troublesome fat-related problems one can face. Still, they … Read More »
If you have begun to notice changes in the shape of your face, you may wonder if it’s time to see a professional. Every year, millions of people consult with plastic surgeons to explore how they may address the signs of aging. At Azul Cosmetic Surgery and Medical Spa, patients can expect to receive care … Read More »
By Dr. Maximilian Padilla The other day I started to paint a portrait of my one-year-old nephew and as I sketched out the outline and features of his face I remembered back to my undergraduate years. One of my favorite art professors taught a portrait painting class in which we learned about the ratios of the … Read More »
We all have something about our skin that we wish to improve. Maybe your skin feels oily much of the time, or perhaps it is too dry. Maybe you wish to even out your skin tone, reduce enlarged pores or work on eliminating those fine lines. There are numerous skincare problems that people face at … Read More »
Dr. Patrick Flaharty and his team at Azul Cosmetic Surgery and Medical Spa are pleased to announce that Maximilian Padilla, MD, has recently joined their team of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery specialists. Dr. Padilla specializes in ocular facial plastic surgery, including eyelid and brow surgery, facial cosmetics, facial trauma, advanced skincare, and reconstructive surgery. Dr. … Read More »
As we all do our part to stop the spread of COVID-19, which has included wearing a mask, social distancing and a lot of Zoom and FaceTime calls, we’re forced to discover new and unique strategies of communicating. All of these changes in society have changed the way people look at us, and shifted the … Read More »
