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Q: What initially drew you to the field of plastic surgery? When I first started into medical school, of course, it’s a huge opportunity to pick almost anything that you would want to be. You finish your first couple of years of medical school that are really intensive (I have friends who said it was […]

Q: How long have you been working at Maxwell Aesthetics? I’ve been working for Dr. Maxwell for almost 20 years. Q: What makes Maxwell Aesthetics unique? What makes it unique is how personable Dr. Maxwell is, how real she is with her patients and how all the employees here can connect with our patients and […]

Q&A About Laser Treaments with Loida Fraija, our Certified Laser Technician Q: What kinds of lasers do you use at Maxwell Med Spa? We have several lasers we use in our med spa for laser treatments. The one we’ve had the longest is the PROFILE™ laser by Sciton, which we’ve been using successfully for 16 […]

Injectables – What Are They, Exactly, and How Do They Work? There are different injectable categories, and they do different things: Neurotoxins (Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin) Neurotoxins like Botox and Dysport, just like they sound, are toxins. But we like to call them neuromodulators so they sound less scary. Because, really, they’re very safe. There […]

SkinPen Microneedling vs Vivace RF Microneedling The Takeaway What Concerns do SkinPen Microneedling and Vivace Radiofrequency Microneedling Address? What are Microneedling and Radiofrequency Microneedling? Microneedling and its wealthy cousin Radiofrequency Microneedling (RF Microneedling) are skin treatments that use tiny, sterile needles to make itty bitty injuries to the skin. RF microneedling adds the benefit of […]

If you are curious about labiaplasty, you are not alone—the procedure is becoming more and more common over recent years. There are many common misconceptions about labiaplasty, and patients often have similar questions during their consultations. Here are some of the basics you should know about the procedure. What is the Labiaplasty Procedure Like? Labiaplasty […]

Every year the American Society of Plastic Surgeons tracks the popularity of cosmetic procedures for facial aging.  Leading in popularity are volume enhancers and neurotoxins.  These procedures help soften facial lines and fill volume loss and are popular because of their effectiveness, affordability, and minimal downtime.  These same attributes have attracted an influx of providers […]

BBL (Broadband Light), commonly known as Fotofacial, is a treatment with no “social downtime” and minimal discomfort. An FDA-Cleared skin rejuvenation treatment with a broad range of wavelengths allows targeted treatment for many skin conditions such as pigment like sun damage or age spots, rosacea, broken vessels, acne, and collagen productions if treatments are done for […]

Hit the reset button on lackluster skin with Halo! See improvement in your skin’s texture, reduce the appearance of enlarged pores and revitalize your skin tone and health. Restore the luminous glow you had when you were younger. HALO is a hybrid laser that works with two different wavelengths (ablative & non-ablative) that target the […]