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Jun

Do you know how to apply sunscreen to your face?

Do you remember the bright pink “zink” sunscreen from the 1980's? This is actually a physical blocking sunscreen.   Why is this important?   Well, physically blocking sunscreens sit on the surface of the skin and reflect UV light away from your sk...

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13

Jun

Brown Spots: A Comprehensive Treatment Plan

At our skin care center in Austin, I am frequently asked about melasma. Melasma is a light to dark skin discoloration that appears on sun-exposed areas of the face. Although it can affect anyone, Melasma is particularly common in women, especially pregnant women and those w...

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13

Jun

Wardrobe Surgery

As spring and summer quickly approach, my most popular request from my male and female clients is to give them a completely new look for summer.   Many people have consumed too much junk food over the holidays, wore bulky winter clothes and were never that motivated to...

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13

Jun

50th Anniversary of Silicone Breast Implants

The history of breast augmentation started decades before silicone gel breast implants were first used. Silicone had been popular for quite some time—it was like a miracle substance and was thought that it wouldn't break down.   In the post-war era, Japanes...

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13

Jun

Most Frequently Asked Questions About Botox® Cosmetic

If you're considering your very first BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment,  it’s likely you have a question or 2 about the popular treatment. After years of working with Austin patients at The Piazza Center, I’ve heard them all (or at least a...

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13

Jun

Handwritten Thank You Notes in the New Year

I have struggled this week with what to blog about as the Christmas Holiday is fast approaching and the new year not far behind it.  As I reflect on the past year, I am very thankful that I have been able to practice plastic surgery in Austin.   T...

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13

Jun

The Piazza Center Holiday Gift-Giving Ideas

PIAZZA PREMIERE GIFT & REWARDS CARDChristmas will be here before we know it, so I decided to create The Piazza Gift-Giving Guide with the hopes of making gift giving a little easier this year. The Piazza Premiere Card is an easy gift that keeps on giving. It's a r...

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13

Jun

Using fat transfer unstead of implants for breast reconstruction after breast cancer

Fat Injection for Breast Reconstruction After Cancer

Breast cancer survivors have a variety of choices when it comes to breast reconstruction, and fat transfer, also known as lipofilling, is a growing option. At The Piazza Center, Dr. Rocco Piazza, MD BCPS can use this technique to help you achieve a natural-looking reconstructed...

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13

Jun

Dr. Rocco Piazza with logo

Turkey Day Doesn’t Have to Mean “Turkey Neck”

The turkey is an ever-popular symbol of the Thanksgiving holiday, but can we all agree that the bird itself will never win a beauty contest? One of its most identifying features is the loose-hanging clump of skin on the neck or the “wattle. ”Many humans have developed...

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13

Jun

Dr. Piazza with the logo in front of him

Skin Care Tips for Cold Weather

Cold weather in Texas? Yes, occasionally, even we feel icy winds or frigid temperatures on our skin here in central Texas. Often times I hear patients say that their “lips are dry” or their “skin is itchy. ” Using quality skin care can make all the di...

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