Blog

1001Cuts

Much like other workplaces, the operating room is a place that can be rife with microaggressions and sexual harassment, making it extremely difficult for women to not only reach their career goals, but to even want to stay in such an unwelcome environment after they have achieved so much.  In Dr. […]

Read More

Liposuction or Tummy Tuck?

Dr. Alyson Wells is a double-board certified plastic surgeon who has helped thousands of patients achieve life-changing results with her body contouring procedures. The team at Valley Plastic Surgery & Medi-Spa can help you enhance your natural figure for a beautiful new contour. Everyone deserves to feel comfortable in their […]

Read More

Are PRP Treatments Safe?

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an innovative treatment that harnesses the power of your body’s own healing properties to rejuvenate your skin and hair. This cutting-edge procedure utilizes concentrated blood platelets, cell fragments that typically serve to heal wounds. With PRP, components of these platelets called growth factors can help rejuvenate […]

Read More

Breast Implant Removal 

Whatever the reason may be, Dr. Alyson Wells believes every woman deserves the chance to feel amazing in their body. As a researcher, publisher, teaching physician, and double-board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Wells’ extensive training makes her the perfect choice for your explant surgery.  At Valley Plastic Surgery & Medi-Spa […]

Read More

Treatments for Sun Damage

Although the sun is many millions of miles away, we are saturated in UV radiation even when the weather is cloudy. What’s more, many of us underestimate just how dangerous sun damage can be. Repeated exposure to UV radiation has long been known to increase the risk of photoaging (skin […]

Read More

What is Micro Coring?

Micro Coring Treatment in Baltimore, MD

The aging process happens slowly over time, beginning with subtle changes in our facial appearance that worsen steadily over time. These are a result of a decline in the quality and quantity of basic skin components like collagen, which only continue to “remap” our faces as time progresses. This includes […]

Read More

What is the Best Age to Get a Facelift?

Best Age to Get a Facelift

It’s no secret that people are getting surgery at a younger and younger age. In fact, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the number of procedures performed on patients aged 20-29 accounted for 12% of the total procedures performed in 2020. [1] So what is the best age […]

Read More

What Could Go Wrong? Common Complications from Untrained Injectors

Unqualified Injectors: Buy Now, Pay Later… Receiving your cosmetic treatments from a licensed medical professional is the safest way to ensure your speedy recovery and long-term satisfaction. Many patients will be fully aware of the explosion of popularity in the neuromodulator and dermal filler industry. Unfortunately, one side effect of […]

Read More

The Dangers of Medical Tourism

Known for unpredictable results and potential patient safety concerns, medical tourism is a term that refers to travel outside one’s country of residence to receive medical care. Patients who choose to fly to an unfamiliar environment for cheaper care are often looking to save money, however, some people seek treatments […]

Read More

Why Go To A Surgeon For Botox?

As the leading minimally invasive cosmetic procedure, Botox is trusted by millions of patients to safely and effectively diminish wrinkles and fine lines, minimize aging in hands, and prevent future signs of aging from deepening. However, since 2000, there has been a 459% increase in Botox injections in the United […]

Read More