Category Archives: Facial Plastic Surgery WInston Salem

Combating the Signs of Aging in Your 30s

Happy 3rd 29th birthday! How many times have you had a friend joke about turning 29 again? When we have our 16th birthday, or 21st, we’re so proud of those milestones and feel like we are finally an adult. But then the reality of aging sets in. There’s something about that milestone at 30 that all of a sudden turns birthdays from a time of celebrating to a feeling of impending doom. Those feelings of wanting to stop time and keep from aging are nothing to joke about. In fact, with a good skin …

What Is Permanent Makeup?

Permanent Makeup Questions – Answered by Trish Welch, Penta Facial Plastic Surgery Center Licensed Aesthetician What is permanent makeup? – It is actually tattooing ink into either the brows or upper and lower eye liner. What are the benefits, why would I want this? – You will not have to deal with putting brow pencil on every morning. And eyeliner enhances the eyes if you choose the permanent eyeliner you wake up looking your best every day. How long does it take? – First we …

Younger Looking Skin for the New Year

Many of us will be making New Year’s resolutions this time of year, and often they have something to do with our bodies. Losing weight and quitting smoking are routinely in the top 10, and both have something to do with an overall goal of becoming a healthier person. But surveys show that as little as 8% of people achieve those resolutions. Sometimes, something big or challenging is just too much to follow through with. To help out, we have a New Year’s Resolution to offer that we feel you might …

Try Out the Ageless App

Wouldn’t it be amazing if there was a way to know what you will look like after a cosmetic procedure? For many people considering cosmetic surgery or procedures, the uncertainty of knowing exactly how their appearance will change is what keeps them from moving forward with the process. That’s one reason why before and after photographs are important. We post some them on our website, display them in our office, and show them when doing consultations. But even with all of those examples, it’s …

Fuller Cheeks for a More Youthful Appearance

Fall is here, and county fairs are well underway, complete with cotton candy, over-priced games and the iconic Ferris wheel. When walking the Midway, have you ever let one of those guys guess your age, and then were surprised when he guessed right? Even when we feel we look younger than our age, there are signs that give us away. One of those is our cheeks. As we age, we lose the subcutaneous fat in our cheeks, making faces look more narrow and sometimes even tired. It’s only natural when you think …