Laser hair removal is one of the most popular non-surgical cosmetic procedures in the United States. It uses concentrated light energy that is beamed into the hair follicle to destroy the root and kill the hair. The root does not grow back, so the hair removal is essentially permanent. Laser hair removal usually takes around […]
The sun causes many of the visible signs of aging on your face, hands, chest, and any other areas that get sun exposure. The UV radiation in the suns rays break down collagen and elastin, the proteins that give our skin firmness and elasticity, causing it to wrinkle and sag. The facial expressions made while […]
[huge_it_slider id=”2″] This past weekend, Dr. Nukta and the staff of NOVA Plastic Surgery got together with their families to celebrate Mother’s Day. Dr. Nukta and his wife Nadine hosted a delicious BBQ on the deck of their beautiful Leesburg home. While the adults sat back and relaxed, the kids had a blast running around […]
When it comes to skincare, most of us are focused on our faces or our hands. These are where the signs of aging show up the most visibly, right? Age spots, wrinkles, fine lines, volume loss- all of these signs are associated with our faces and hands. In focusing on these spots, we sometimes neglect […]
This week, Dr. Nukta had the opportunity to bring lunch to the nurses at Loudoun Hospital in Leesburg, Virginia. Nurse’s appreciation week is a great opportunity for the NOVA Plastic Surgery team to show them our gratitude for all they do. Without them, we couldn’t do what we do best!
Earlier this week, we talked about the benefits of a laser facial. How is a laser facial different from IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) treatment (also known as BroadBand Light treatment)? A laser facial removes the upper surface of the skin, exposing the newer, younger looking skin underneath. IPL/BBL targets the dermal layers underneath the top […]
Every season has its benefits when it comes to plastic surgery. In the winter, you can wear bulky clothes and spend lots of time indoors. In the summer, people expect you to take a vacation, so if you want to keep your procedure private you can do that easily. The fall is more comfortable with […]
No matter how much we diet and exercise, there are some areas of stubborn fat on the body that just wont go away. These areas are usually genetically pre-determined- the abdomen, hips, thighs, knees, and neck are common examples. Liposuction, the surgical removal of these stubborn fat cells, is a simple way to get the […]
We all want the same thing from our plastic surgery: a short recovery time, excellent results, and little to no discomfort! Following your surgeons post-operative instructions is the easiest way to get all three of those things, but there are certain choices you can make during your recovery that can alter your results for the […]