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By Dr. Henry Wells Standing in the January snow in front of Manhattan Eye and Ear Hospital, I had no idea what was ahead of me. As the senior plastic surgery resident from the University of Missouri, my chief simply told me to go to New York and spend the month working with Dr. Tom […]

Is there really a difference in over-the-counter sun protection and pharmaceutical grade sunscreen?  You bet there is.  The major difference between the two is their efficacy due to strength of their formulas and including the right active ingredients to protect your skin effectively.   For this very reason we carry the full line of EltaMd suncare

Rhinoplasty or commonly referred to as a nose job is one of the most popular procedures in cosmetic surgery. There are many types of rhinoplasty which can be modified to meet the needs of the specific individual. The most common procedure is a reduction rhinoplasty which addresses the large ethnic nose with a prominent hump or

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We would like to extend a few helpful skincare tips to those who are undergoing or have undergone cancer treatments. Side effects from chemotherapy and radiation may include severely dry, itchy skin that often accompanies significant facial volume loss. There are a number of aesthetic treatments available to help

Youthful faces are blessed with plump ‘apples’ of the cheeks, smooth contours and a natural luminescence. When we age the deep loss of volume due to collagen loss in the cheeks takes away this natural glow. This causes shadows to be seen on the face which multiplies the appearance of facial aging.  Juvederm Voluma corrects

The stress teenagers experience as they head back to school can often leave its mark on their faces. Acne can be tricky to control and teens can unknowingly cause more harm than good to their skin if they do not understand how to properly take care of it. When the body is under stress it

Runners take note! Long gone are the days of baking yourself in the sun for that fashionable tan. Natural, healthy skin is now the look people strive for and can be achieved despite long hours of running under the sun’s harmful rays. Runners and cyclists enjoy training and racing outdoors. Along with that comes excessive

Being outdoors and staying active are vital components of a healthy lifestyle. Fresh air, daily exercise, and a healthy diet are all important, but it is also important to protect your skin from harmful sun rays before stepping outside. Prevention is the first line of defense against sun and sun spots. July brings us a

Wells Plastic Surgery & Skin Care’s “Our Patients” story this month features Marie’s Mommy Makeover, and details her comprehensive makeover and transformation.  Marie had a facelift, and rhinoplasty, along with her Mommy Makeover ,  all performed by Dr. Henry Wells. Wells Skin Care and Susan M. Wells RN, MS CANS performed all Maries’ non-surgical skin care.  She also had dental