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4 Tips on How to Avoid Skin Cancer This Summer May 1st, 2023

Living in Florida has its perk with all-year-round sunshine. When everyday feels like summer, you spend more time outside, and your mood is elevated. However, the sunny days don’t come without their dangers — like increased risk of skin cancer. More people are diagnosed with skin cancer than any other two cancers combined....

Will My Butt Augmentation Results Remain If I Lose Weight? Apr 1st, 2023

You’re a strong, independent, and beautiful woman. But like most women, you probably have something you wish you could improve. Do you dream of having a full, curvaceous butt? One of the most common reasons women come into our office is to undergo butt augmentation. Butt augmentation is a surgical procedure...

What's Involved with a Neck Lift? Mar 2nd, 2023

Most people correlate wrinkles and gray hair with an aging appearance, but the neck is one of the first places to show age. Do changes like “turkey neck,” vertical bands, and fatty creases make you self-conscious about your appearance?  A neck lift is a cosmetic procedure that removes excess skin and fat...

I Just Had My Last Baby: When Can I Get a Tummy Tuck? Feb 1st, 2023

You’ve just had your last baby. Congratulations on being a strong, independent, and beautiful mother! Your life has probably changed so much since you’ve given birth. Between taking care of your kids, work, and your social life, you probably find it hard to make time for yourself.  You wouldn’t trade...

Can I Get a Mommy Makeover While I'm Still Nursing? Jan 1st, 2023

Becoming a mom is one of the greatest gifts of life. Getting to see your traits passed down to your little ones is life-changing. You’ve probably noticed how your whole perspective has changed — for the better — since becoming a mom. But having kids doesn’t come without its challenges....

Is a Lip Augmentation Permanent? Dec 2nd, 2022

Big, pillowy lips are a beauty trait that isn’t going out of style. Celebrities like Angelina Jolie and Jessica Alba are known for their luscious pouts, but not everyone is lucky enough to be born with great lips. Lip augmentation describes a cosmetic procedure that enhances the shape and volume...

What to Expect with Neck Lift Surgery Nov 4th, 2022

Do you hide your aging neck beneath scarves and turtlenecks? The neck is a place people in their 30s don’t think much about. But as you reach your older years, you experience unwanted changes like turkey neck, jowls, and sagging skin. If your neck makes you look older than you...

My Gynecomastia Is Embarrassing: Can You Help? Oct 6th, 2022

Flabby breast tissue. Sometimes no matter how hard you diet and exercise, enlarged breast tissue just won’t go away. Breast tissue in males can be embarrassing and seem noticeable no matter what shirt you wear. Gynecomastia refers to the swelling of breast tissue in males — often caused by an...

How Often Should I Schedule a Facial? Sep 14th, 2022

Your face defines you. It portrays your emotions and distinguishes you from others. It’s the first thing people notice about you. That’s why it’s important to take care of your skin so you can look your best. A good skin care regimen including regular facials are one of the best...

Why You Should Have Silicone Removed During Your Butt Lift Aug 9th, 2022

Small waist. Big hips. Curvaceous backside. While some are blessed with great genetics like these, not everyone is lucky enough to be born with desirable curves. Butt augmentation is on the rise to enhance body symmetry with a full and perky backside. Silicone butt implants used to be the go-to...

3 Popular Benefits of Labiaplasty Jul 7th, 2022

The bond between two partners is a special connection unlike any other. Sex is one of the most intimate, gratifying, and sensual experiences of human existence. But do concerns about your vulva prevent you from truly being confident in the bedroom? If yes, you are not alone — nearly half of women...

When to Consider Breast Reduction Surgery Jun 1st, 2022

From movies to magazines, for centuries women with large breasts have been glamorized. But what most people don’t know is that disproportionately large breasts can be painful and cause a lot of emotional distress. Are your big breasts causing you pain and unhappiness? Breast reduction surgery can help eliminate pain while...

Is Laser Hair Removal Permanent? May 1st, 2022

Shaving can seem more like a chore than an act of self-care. The average woman spends 72 days of their lifetime shaving — if you’re like most, your time is precious and there are a whole lot of other important tasks you could be using that time for. Not to mention, spending...

5 Reasons to Consider a Mini V-Lift Apr 1st, 2022

Your face is the first thing people notice about you. From your cheekbones to your smile, and from your eyes to your bone structure — your face defines your appearance.  As you age, wrinkles, sagging skin, and drooping features appear making you look older than you feel. While this is...

Am I a Good Candidate for a Thigh Lift? Mar 1st, 2022

Long, lean legs are a sign of beauty. While you may have loved the way your legs looked as you were younger, fat buildup around the thighs can make them jiggle more than you’d like. Do you dream of wearing a dress and confidently strutting your legs again? A thigh...

Blackhead Extraction: What to Expect Feb 1st, 2022

Picture this: You’re looking at your complexion in the mirror to notice tiny black spots on your nose. They’re not freckles. It’s not dirt. You guessed it — the dreaded but common, blackheads.  Blackheads can happen at any age to any type of skin. While blackheads generally don’t pose a...

8 Treatment Options for Acne Jan 1st, 2022

Pimples, blackheads, whiteheads. No one wants acne — but unfortunately, it’s a hard truth 3 million Americans deal with every year. While acne is most common among teenagers, breakouts can happen at any age. Don’t just live with poor skin — find a treatment that works for you. At LA...

Say Goodbye to Turkey Neck Dec 1st, 2021

Your neck has an important job. It holds up your face and allows your head to move in different ways.  You might not have thought much about your neck until it started to age. Now as it sags or looks like a “turkey neck,” you might focus on its appearance...

Protect Your Hands From Premature Aging Nov 1st, 2021

Your hands help you carry out almost every daily task, from writing to cooking, and from brushing your hair to driving. While most people protect their face from the sun’s harmful rays, they often forget to protect their hands. For this reason, your hands are one of the most telltale...

You Don't Have to Live with Inverted Nipples Oct 1st, 2021

Breasts are a sign of femininity. Throughout your life, you’ve probably noticed many changes that have happened to your breasts. One of the most undesirable changes that can happen to your breasts is nipple inversion. An inverted nipple is when your nipple is flat or points inwards. Whether you were...

You Can Remove Hair....There? Sep 7th, 2021

Let’s face it — you spend a lot on shaving. The average woman shaves 7,718 times in their lifetime and spends over $10,000 doing it. That adds up to a lot of time and money spent only for the hair to grow back a few hours later.  A bikini is...

What's Included in a Mommy Makeover? Aug 2nd, 2021

One of the best days of your life was when your child was born. Meeting your little one for the first time can make the months of pregnancy incredibly worth it. But now that you’re finished having kids, you might wish your body looked like it did prepregnancy.  Muffin top....

I'm Embarrassed About My Acne Jul 26th, 2021

Everyone has gotten a pimple in their lifetime. While pimples come and go, acne is a more severe skin condition that occurs when your hair follicles get blocked with oil and dead skin cells. Acne is generally not harmful to your physical health, but its emotional effects shouldn’t be overlooked....

Consider These Benefits of a Facial Jun 23rd, 2021

Your face has 43 muscles. It can make over 10,000 facial expressions, most of which are linked to your primitive roots. Your face is the focal point of communication, and this is why you should treat your skin with the utmost respect. Facials are one of the best ways you...

When a Brazilian Butt Lift Might Be Right for You May 13th, 2021

Curves are a sign of youth and femininity. A shapely appearance can make you feel attractive, but not everyone is born with a shapely backside.  Many women with a flat butt complain of having a disproportionate body shape. While butt implants can offer an improvement in shape, many risks are...

How Liposuction Works for Men Apr 11th, 2021

Women aren’t the only ones who care about their appearance. As you age, you might have noticed you’ve gained fat in areas you’d wish you didn’t. Men see weight gain often around their stomachs. While this is normal, especially for men over 40, it also comes with increased health risks...

How to Prevent Skin Cancer Mar 4th, 2021

No one wants to be diagnosed with skin cancer, but unfortunately, it’s a hard truth nearly 9,500 Americans face every day. Usually the culprit is the sun’s ultraviolet rays. When you don’t keep your skin shielded from these harmful rays, they can damage your DNA and prevent your skin from...

Will a Facelift Change the Look of My Face? Feb 3rd, 2021

Your face is the first feature people notice about you. It’s what you see when you look in the mirror. Your face is the holder of your emotions. It’s what makes you distinctly you. As you got older, you’ve probably noticed some unwanted changes in your appearance. Neck creases. Jowls....

How to Treat Your Acne with Medical Skin Care Jan 7th, 2021

Pimples. Blackheads. Whiteheads. Nodules. These are just a few of the ways acne shows up in the 50 million  Americans who have it every year. Do you look in the mirror and hate the skin you see? You don’t have to just live with it, you can do something about...

What's the Difference Between a Breast Augmentation and a Breast Lift Dec 2nd, 2020

Having breasts is a sign of feminity. From reaching puberty to having kids, you’ve probably noticed many changes happen to your breasts as you get older — some not so pleasant. You might not have the perky, round breasts you once had in your 20s, making swimming suits and low-cut...

Help for Younger-Looking Hands Nov 3rd, 2020

Beautiful hands are a sign of youth and vitality. After years of cleaning, yard work, and art projects, you may have noticed your hands don’t look as attractive as they once did. Your hands are more of a focal point than most people know. Are your hands starting to look...

Why a Mommy Makeover Might Be Right for You Oct 1st, 2020

Becoming a mom might be your greatest accomplishment. There’s nothing like having a beautiful child who shares some of your physical qualities and personality attributes. But if one thing’s for sure, childbirth isn’t easy. From being pregnant for nine months and to the challenges postpartum, you’ve endured many changes for...

Why the Brazilian Butt Lift Has Gained So Much Popularity Sep 15th, 2020

A woman’s curves help define her femininity — but not everyone is gifted with a full chest or bodacious backside. As the aging process starts to take its toll, you might have noticed your butt has started to sag more than you’d like. If you’re unhappy with the appearance of...

How a Breast Lift Works to Perk Up Your Chest Without Implants Aug 31st, 2020

Breasts are a symbol of femininity. You might have noticed your breasts don’t sit in the same way that they once did in your 20s. Factors like age, childbirth, and weight loss may have caused your breasts to sink. Some women notice their areolas have also enlarged and now point...

Liposuction or Tummy Tuck: Which Is Right for You? Jul 27th, 2020

Your body is miraculous. Did you know the human nose can detect one trillion smells? Your stomach also has an important job in digesting food and producing energy. The gut is the largest hormone-producing organ, and this is part of the reason why eating can be so pleasurable. You need...

Tips for Keeping Your Skin Healthy and Protected During Summer Jun 22nd, 2020

Your skin is incredible. Not only is it the largest organ of your body, but it also holds all of your internal organs safely. It’s also a protective barrier that helps regulate your temperature. But with all of these responsibilities, it’s also vulnerable to more than 3,000 skin conditions —...

Botox®: No Longer Just for the Middle-Aged Apr 20th, 2018

Botox burst onto the cosmetic scene in the early 2000s, revolutionizing the world of anti-aging products, which had previously relied on scrubbing, peeling, and cutting. With its arrival, we could reduce fine lines and wrinkles in aging skin with a simple injection, making this treatment extremely effective and accessible.Today, almost...

Which Belly Fat Buster Is Right for Me? Mar 29th, 2018

Looking for a flatter stomach? A shapelier figure? If you’ve tried diet and exercise but still haven’t seen the results you’re looking for, there are several cosmetic procedures that can help. But choosing the best procedure for you is a big decision: Should you go with liposuction, or would you...

Why Winter is the Best Time for a Breast Lift Feb 23rd, 2018

A breast lift can be a great gift to yourself when aging, weight loss, previous pregnancies, and even heredity have caused sagging and drooping breasts that detract from your natural curves. When you choose the right surgeon, the procedure can reposition your breasts and give you a natural, more youthful...

The Non-Invasive Advantage of SculpSure Jan 17th, 2017

Non-invasive fat-reduction procedures offer a number of benefits, both during the procedure and during your recovery period. They significantly decrease the chance of causing damage to the body and excessive bleeding. They also make the recovery period much shorter and less uncomfortable, since there are no incisions or major areas...

Look and Feel Fabulous With Our Holiday Special Dec 21st, 2016

L.A. Viñas Plastic Surgery and Med Spa wants to celebrate the holidays with you this year with the gift of rejuvenation. This holiday season, we are offering incredible specials that are guaranteed to leave you looking and feeling fabulous.Our microcurrent facial is perfect for giving your face a quick and...

Celebrate the Season of Giving with Our Amazing Holiday Specials! Dec 6th, 2016

At L.A. Viñas Plastic Surgery and Med Spa, we believe that the best gift is the gift of giving. That’s why we partnered with the Palm Beach County Food Bank and Toys for Tots to give away incredible holiday specials when you donate food or gifts.Until December 31st, if you...

Experience the Rejuvenating Power of Signature V Medical Facial Nov 22nd, 2016

Dr. Luis Viñas opened L.A. Viñas Plastic Surgery and Med Spa because he was dedicated to providing high-quality plastic surgery and med spa services and delivering outstanding results. He crafted his own signature V Medical Facial to provide his clients with the ultimate skin care treatment.The V Medical Facial is...

Liquid Facelift - A Fresher Look Without Surgery Nov 9th, 2016

Advancements in cosmetic procedures have given rise to the liquid facelift, a non-surgical alternative for a more youthful look. With the right balance and application of injectables, you can restore your look and your confidence.Injectables like Botox and Juvederm are administered around the mouth, cheeks, brow, and lips. These injections...

Breast Cancer Awareness in October Oct 11th, 2016

Cancer is one of the deadliest diseases known to man, and it comes in many different forms. October is a month that’s been designated as the chosen time to spread awareness of breast cancer, a common form of cancer that will end up afflicting one in eight women over the...

Body Contouring Completes Your Weight Loss Trasnformation Sep 16th, 2016

Gastric bypass surgery and stomach stapling surgery have become common and popular ways of losing large amounts of weight in a remarkably short time. However, due to the rapid weight loss, weight-loss surgery patients’ skin doesn’t have the elasticity to respond quickly, often leading to an excessive amount of loose...

Botox for Facial Beauty Sep 11th, 2016

Smile lines. Creases. Wrinkles. The signs of aging are etched on your face for everyone to see, even staring back at you from the mirror. But you don’t have to let wrinkles win.With the power of Botox, you can find a more youthful-appearing face. Botox is an FDA-approved injectable wrinkle...

SculpSure for Body Contouring Aug 9th, 2016

Even with proper diet and exercise, it can be a challenge to get your body in the shape you want. Fat around the midsection tends to be especially stubborn, leaving you frustrated with your abs or waist. If you’re looking for the best way to get your body in the...

Better Skin with Ulthera Aug 9th, 2016

Time and gravity have a negative effect on your skin, leading to a loose and sagging appearance. Although it used to require expensive invasive plastic surgery to help restore skin, wonderful new medical technology has been created to help fight aging. Ulthera is a new non-surgical non-invasive method of improving...

Choosing Plastic Surgeon Aug 9th, 2016

Plastic surgery isn’t a procedure that people choose on a whim. If you’re looking into plastic surgery, you’ve most likely done your research and learned a great deal about your procedure of choice. But how do you decide which plastic surgeon is the best one to handle your procedure?There are...

Your Best Chest with Gynocomastia Jun 2nd, 2016

Breasts are desirable and appealing, but if you’re a man, they’re the last thing you want to see developing on your chest. Male breasts can lead to embarrassment, issues with self-confidence, and even a refusal to engage in activities like swimming that require the removal of one’s shirt.Many men, even...

Breast Implants - Palm Beach Breast Augmentation Apr 18th, 2016

When planning your breast implant surgery, there are important decisions to be made regarding size, shape, and composition of the implants. This is a critical part of the breast augmentation process, considering these breast implants will be a part of you for many years to come.Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Luis Vinas will assist you in...

Body Contouring with Surgical Lifts in Palm Beach Apr 15th, 2016

Following major weight loss, inelastic skin can no longer conform to the smaller body size. As a result, the skin is severely stretched and no longer supported. Upper arm skin sags, breasts flatten, the abdominal area hangs, and pockets of skin sag around the buttocks, groin, and thighs. With surgical...

Drooping Nasal Tip - Palm Beach Rhinoplasty Mar 23rd, 2016

A drooping nasal tip can make the nose look like a downwardly curving hook. It can make women appear more masculine and can have a strong effect on the overall aesthetic balance of the face. For decades, plastic surgeons have been resolving issues like these with rhinoplasty surgery.The tip of the nose...

Blepharoplasty West Palm Beach - Eyelid Lift Feb 9th, 2016

Blepharoplasty is a cosmetic surgery procedure that has helped many men and women of various ages reduce common signs of aging around that delicate skin of the eyelids. The saying goes that our eyes are the windows to our souls, and it is the area of our face most of the...

West Palm Beach Breast Lift Jan 26th, 2016

As we get older all areas of our face and body make subtle changes. For women, the breasts can be one of the first parts of the body that they start to notice these changes, particularly if they have had children, nursed or had significant changes in weight. The breasts...

En Bloc Capsulectomy West Palm Beach - Breast Procedure Jan 16th, 2016

En Bloc Capsulectomy is the removal of the breast implant along with all the extruded material, and the capsule. There are a number of reasons that may cause a woman to choose to have her breast implants removed. Breast implants may rupture, there may be a change in the size or...

Rhinoplasty in West Palm Beach - Nose Surgery Dec 28th, 2015

Rhinoplasty West Palm Beach is a cosmetic surgery procedure that can enhance the overall appearance of a person by correcting an aesthetic complaint on their nose. The nose is the central character of the face and its proportion can directly affect the way we perceive the proportion of the rest of...

Labiaplasty West Palm Beach Dec 6th, 2015

In the past decade we have seen a revolution concerning the openness with which people now discuss cosmetic procedures, which has lead to more and more people seeking out procedure to get the results they desire. That said, there are still some procedures that are perhaps not as talked about...

Liposuction West Palm Beach Nov 18th, 2015

Almost everyone has an area of their body that they struggle with even when the rest of their body has responded to diet and exercise. It is usually the first place we gain weight in and the last we lose it in. When diet and exercise aren’t providing you with...

Brazilian Butt Lift West Palm Beach - Butt Augmentation Nov 11th, 2015

Perhaps never before has the buttock been so admired than in our lifetime. More and more women are seeking out the more rounded, full and perky derrières they see on their celebrity idols. Through the Brazilian Butt Lift Plastic Surgeon Dr. Luis Viñas has helped many women achieve the more shapelier buttock appearance they desired....

Facelift West Palm Beach Oct 24th, 2015

Facelifts through Dr. Luis Viñas  has helped a number of both men and women achieve the more youthful appearance they desired. Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Viñas uses the latest advances in technology to achieve a quicker recovery time for his patents. If you are interested in getting rid of lines and hollows...

Viora - Body Contouring in West Palm Beach Jan 21st, 2015

Want smoother curves and beautiful skin without having to deal with costly surgeries and long recovery times? With the aid of the non-invasive Viora Reaction advanced body-contouring system, you can rejuvenate your skin and your figure conveniently and easily.Using a combination of radiofrequency energy and vacuum therapy, the Viora Reaction system is...

Cellulite got you Bothered? Battle it with a Thigh Lift! Jul 24th, 2013

Many people can become frustrated with cellulite – no matter where it is found on the body. But most all people who struggle with cellulite on the inner or outer thighs have searched for an answer somewhere down the line of their lives. From working out to dieting and body...

Dr. Vinas Offers Tips for Rhinoplasty Patients Jul 15th, 2013

The most important preparation for a patient undergoing plastic surgery is education. Any procedure, from eye lifts to full body lifts, includes a wealth of pre- and post-operative necessities and processes, results and effects to be aware of. While Dr. Viñas always discusses the requirements, processes, things to expect and...

Dr. Vinas Sees Rise in Career Related Plastic Surgery Jun 12th, 2013

As we’ve discussed in the past, plastic surgery has become more and more accepted by men and women as time has continued. As the stigma of “having a little work done” has turned into a widely-used phrase, it has also become a widely accepted action. From Hollywood celebs who want...

Armlift Procedures Sees Biggest Rise Over Decade May 29th, 2013

Maybe it was the fascination with Michelle Obama’s amazing arms that spurred the upswing. Maybe it was the rise in preventative aging procedures done on the face and neck. Or maybe the world is getting hotter and we’re wearing fewer sleeves on our shirts. Either way, the plastic surgery procedure...

Plastic Surgery Needs to Differ for Men and Women May 8th, 2013

Aging with a partner is part of life, as we tend to marry, build a family and watch it grow over the decades. While grey hairs and achy backs are a shared sign of aging for both men and women, men and women don’t always have the same experiences overall....

Study Shows Psychological and Emotional Toll on Boys with Gynocomastia Apr 24th, 2013

Gynecomastia, persistent, benign enlargement of male glandular tissue, results in more than simple aesthetic dismay for adolescent males, according to new reports from the April issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. According to the study lead, ASPS Member Seurgeon Dr....