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These days basically everyone wants a set of long, thick, luxurious lashes. Thankfully for those of us where genetics have let us down, there are products available to help us achieve our desired beauty goals. But what works? How does it work and is it safe? These are...

The 1st of May is long awaited by many as it symbolizes the end of a long winter and the beginning of warm, spring weather. This wonderful holiday is often celebrated through the gifting of May baskets; which typically include flowers, candy and other special treats....

A chemical peel is one of the least invasive ways to improve the appearance of your skin. Sun exposure, acne, or just getting older can leave your skin tone uneven, wrinkled, spotted or scarred. Chemical peels are common skincare treatments performed by a licensed...

I enjoy the creativity and challenge that comes with performing esthetic facial surgery, but also really enjoy using my cosmetic surgery skills to help people look their best after cancer surgery. This woman had a small cancer in her parotid gland (a salivary gland),...

Written by Garrett R. Griffin, Facial Plastic Surgeon Dr. Garrett Griffin left the chilly Twin Cities on February 27th, 2015 to attend a conference in Las Vegas on using Bellafill for acne scarring. Acne scarring affects millions of Americans, often making people...

We’ve all seen the numerous advertisements featuring beautiful, hairless bodies promoting a product or service that guarantees a hair free and care free lifestyle; but is that the truth? As a licensed esthetician with over 15 years of experience, here are real...

I recently had a little girl and noticed that she looks like a little old lady. But why is this? The primary reason is that both very young and very old people have too much skin for the bone underneath. As children get older and become adolescents and then young...

Our team of board-certified physicians, certified clinical assistants and licensed estheticians recently hosted our Annual Fall Open House at our Woodbury location during the month of November. We invited guests, friends and family members to join us to learn about...

What are free radicals? Ah, oxygen! That cleansing, deep breath is necessary to live. Yet oxygen can also have negative effects. Cells in the body function best when their molecules are stable (which some may recall from chemistry means having a full set of...

A beautiful, flawless face is everyone’s dream. There are, however, many things to consider when purchasing makeup to help you achieve this look. Advanced makeup formulations that are pharmaceutical-grade use natural high-pigment minerals and the power of...

Dr. Christopher Tolan, facial plastic surgeon, is a contributing supporter and health care provider for congenital cleft lip, palate and nasal deformities. He recently participated in a mission trip to Kiafeng, China with the organization Love Without Boundaries...