Published on May 2025
The Modern Approach to Facelift: The PreservaLift™
At Raggio MD Facial Plastic Surgery in Birmingham, AL, the pursuit of natural, lasting facial rejuvenation has reached a new level with the PreservaLift™ — a signature procedure developed by Dr. Blake Raggio, double board-certified facial plastic surgeon. This advanced technique redefines facelift surgery by blending modern deep-plane methods with preservation-based artistry, all within the safety of our AAAASF-accredited surgical center.
As we age, our faces naturally lose volume and elasticity, leading to sagging skin, deepening lines, and a less defined jawline. While traditional facelifts have long been the go-to […]
Published on March 2025
SKIN PROCEDURES AFTER ACCUTANE
What You Need to Know About Timing and Safety Raggio MD Facial Plastic Surgery —
Why This Matters
If you’ve recently completed a course of isotretinoin (Accutane) for acne, it’s important to understand how it may affect your skin’s healing process—especially if you’re considering laser resurfacing, deep chemical peels, or other ablative treatments.
What the Research Shows
Historically, patients were told to wait 6 to 12 months after stopping Accutane before having skin procedures, due to concerns about poor wound healing or scarring.
However, newer medical studies have shown that this long delay is not always […]
Published on June 2024
Skin Purging: Everything you need to Know by Dr. Blake Raggio, Board-Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Skin purging is a phenomenon often encountered in professional skincare and facial rejuvenation treatments. As a board-certified facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Blake Raggio frequently educates his patients in the Birmingham-Hoover Metropolitan area and surrounding regions, such as Huntsville, Auburn, and Montgomery, about this temporary but normal skin reaction. Skin purging occurs when new skincare products or treatments accelerate skin exfoliation and regeneration, leading to a transient increase in breakouts.
Understanding the Mechanism of Skin Purging
Skin purging arises because certain active ingredients or […]
