Did you know that according to the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Americans spent a whopping $15 billion on surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures in 2016, up from $10 billion in 2011? Not surprisingly, the number of men seeking cosmetic procedures has grown as well. Can you guess which two procedures men want most? … Read More »
Some people say that you should always put your best foot forward. Here at Azul, we believe that you should always put your best FACE forward! As we age, our reflection in the mirror starts to change. It isn’t just wrinkles or graying hair that makes us look older, it’s the texture and color of … Read More »
Have you ever been curious about cosmetic surgery? One of the reasons that we offer free consultations with Dr. Flaharty here at Azul is that, when you are looking into cosmetic surgery, it’s vitally important to have the right information. The internet can be a fabulous resource for all kinds of general knowledge, but there … Read More »
Cosmetic surgery is one of those industries where, if you don’t keep up with the latest advances, you’re going to be left behind. Every day, new technology and procedures are being developed which have the potential to deliver better and more natural-looking cosmetic results, with less associated downtime. The key to a successful cosmetic surgery … Read More »
One of our favorite things at Azul is to introduce our patients to a brand-new treatment. It’s exciting when a long-time patient comes in for a cosmetic treatment, sees the new procedure, and says, “Oooo, what’s that?” We heard that question a lot a few months ago when we introduced the Silhouette Instalift. We are … Read More »
Here is the “fun” thing about aging: it happens to all of us. The symptoms of aging are pretty much universal. We usually start to see them in our 30s, when our metabolism just doesn’t quite process those calories the same way as it did in our 20s. Then, in our 40s, we start to … Read More »
Every time there is a snowstorm up north, I thank the heavens that I live in Florida. Sure, snow can look pretty, but it’s freezing! No, I’ll take the beautiful sunshine and warm weather here any day. Not that there aren’t a few drawbacks to non-stop sun exposure… Although we tend to associate them with … Read More »
Have you ever been working out in the gym, praying for a miracle that your results will last forever? In an ideal world, all of your hard work exercising and dieting would give you permanent results where the fat stays away for good. Sadly, that ideal is impossible. Diets eventually fade off the priority list, … Read More »
Who doesn’t love a 2-for-1 deal? We believe that the best solutions are ones that solve multiple problems at once. It’s fantastic when a cosmetic procedure can do just that, giving the patient multiple benefits for one single treatment. One of the most popular procedures we offer at Azul that can help with more than … Read More »
Here is an indisputable fact: lasers are cool. Well, not literally cool. Lasers can be quite hot. That is what makes them such effective tools for skin resurfacing procedures. In the hands of a qualified and talented provider, laser skin treatments can eliminate skin discolorations (such as sun and age spots), restore a smooth texture, … Read More »