By Dr. Maximilian Padilla Bumps frequently appear upon the eyelids. These eyelid lesions can pop up overnight or can slowly grow for years. They can be big, or small, and come in a multitude of colors. In my career, I have started to classify bumps of the eyelids into three categories: Suspicious, low suspicion, and … 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 »
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 »
Summer is just around the corner! And you know what that means – more time for some fun in the sun. Whether it’s lounging by the pool, hanging out in your backyard or simply relaxing at the beach, you’ll be spending a lot of time outdoors. With all of these outside activities, you’ll want to … Read More »
Spring is kicking into high gear and summer is not too far behind! Whether your days are spent out on the water, lounging by the pool or having a relaxing day at the beach, one thing is for sure – you’ll be wanting to flaunt picture-perfect legs for all of your outdoor activities. While most … Read More »
Spring is a great time to refresh your routine! Whether it’s the dreaded spring cleaning, reorganizing your life or switching your wardrobe for warmer weather ahead, spring is a wonderful time for renewal. That goes for your skin too! And there’s no better way to do that than with a chemical peel. Your face is … Read More »
It’s year-round summer living in Southwest Florida! While it’s nice to have a little piece of paradise in your own backyard, it does come with a few downsides: Our skin is constantly being exposed to damaging UV rays resulting in an abundance of skin health issues. They don’t call it the Sunshine state for no … Read More »
If you’ve been contemplating an aesthetic procedure but the thoughts of any minor discomfort during your treatment has you thinking twice – Azul is here to tell you, you have nothing to worry about. We offer our patients a grown-up version of laughing gas called ProNox! ProNox minimizes any anxiety or discomfort patients may experience … Read More »
One of the earliest signs of facial aging is the loss of volume resulting in the appearance of dark circles or hollowness underneath the eyes. Many of our patients have said that people tell them they look tired or grumpy even when they feel great. Nobody wants that and we don’t want our patients to … Read More »
As we age, our bodies slowly produce less collagen. In fact, they say you start losing one percent of your total collagen every year starting at about the age of 30. Can you believe that? Since collagen is what keeps our skin lifted and youthful, this loss means we start to develop wrinkles, sagging and … Read More »