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 […]
Published on June 2024
Otoplasty: Expert Insights from Dr. Blake Raggio on Cosmetic Ear Surgery
Otoplasty: Expert Insights from Dr. Blake Raggio on Cosmetic Ear Surgery
Otoplasty, also known as ear pinning, ear reshaping, or cosmetic ear surgery, is a popular procedure that alters the ears’ shape, position, or size. This surgery can effectively address concerns such as protruding ears, overly large ears, or ears that have been deformed due to injury or congenital conditions. Essentially, the primary goal of otoplasty is to create a more balanced and natural appearance, enhancing aesthetics and self-confidence.
Common Reasons for Otoplasty
Protruding Ears (prominauris): Ears that […]
Published on May 2024
Unlock the Secrets of PRF Injections: The Ultimate Face Rejuvenation Solution
Discover the transformative power of Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) Injections, the groundbreaking treatment taking the world of cosmetic enhancement by storm. PRF injections are the latest innovation in leveraging the body’s natural healing mechanisms to revitalize and enrich your skin, offering a more radiant and youthful appearance.
Expert Insights on PRF Injections:
Dr. Blake Raggio: Distinguished Facial Plastic Surgeon with double-board certification, based in Birmingham, AL.
Revolutionize Your Beauty Regimen with PRF Injections: PRF injections are a novel cosmetic procedure that uses a patient’s own blood to enhance the […]
Dr. Blake Raggio recently announced the opening of Raggio MD Facial Plastic Surgery, 1920 Huntington Road, providing facial plastic surgery and non-surgical treatments to create a more youthful and symmetrical appearance. 659-272-0092
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The Birmingham community welcomes an exciting new medical practice, Raggio MD Facial Plastic Surgery, which is now open in downtown Homewood.
Headed by Dr. Blake Raggio — a highly skilled Facial Plastic Surgeon and Mountain Brook resident — the facility focuses exclusively on providing patients with the latest cosmetic and aesthetic procedures for the eyes, face, nose, and neck.
Dr. Raggio has dedicated his entire career to becoming an expert in these procedures. Not only has Dr. Raggio obtained extensive training in both Facial Plastic Surgery and Head & Neck Surgery, but he has continually refined his techniques over the last several years […]
Harbert Retail’s Casey Howard and John Tally represented the landlord in a deal bringing Raggio MD Facial Plastic Surgery, led by Dr. Blake Raggio, to 1920 Huntington Road, Homewood, AL 35209. This newly renovated ±5,000 SF medical office space offers high end finishes and ample parking in Homewood’s sought after downtown core just off Highway 31/Montgomery Hwy, near CVS, Alabama Outdoors and Shades Cahaba Elementary School.
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An exciting new medical practice — Raggio MD Facial Plastic Surgery — is now open in Homewood and serving patients from Vestavia Hills, Hoover and Mountain Brook.
Headed by Dr. Blake Raggio, a highly skilled Facial Plastic Surgeon, the facility focuses exclusively on providing patients with the latest cosmetic and aesthetic procedures for the eyes, face, nose and neck.
Dr. Raggio has dedicated his entire career to becoming an expert in these procedures. Not only has Dr. Raggio obtained extensive training in both Facial Plastic Surgery and Head & Neck Surgery, but he has continually refined his techniques over the last several […]
An exciting new medical practice, Raggio MD Facial Plastic Surgery, is now open in downtown Homewood.
Headed by Dr. Blake Raggio — a highly skilled Facial Plastic Surgeon and Mountain Brook resident — the facility focuses exclusively on providing patients with the latest cosmetic and aesthetic procedures for the eyes, face, nose and neck.
Dr. Raggio has dedicated his entire career to becoming an expert in these procedures. Not only has Dr. Raggio obtained extensive training in both Facial Plastic Surgery and Head & Neck Surgery, but he has continually refined his techniques over the last several years in practice.
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Published on July 2023
The Eyes Have It: Blepharoplasty FAQS
In last month’s article, Beauty and the Brows, we discussed the options available for brow rejuvenation. This month, we will explore the topic of upper eyelid surgery by answering some frequently asked questions about blepharoplasty (eyelid lift), a simple and low-risk in-office procedure with minimal downtime but impactful results. As they say, “The eyes are the window to the soul.” So why not make them look their best?
What happens to the eyelids as we age?
In short: loss of collagen and elastin in the eyelid skin. (Fun Fact: upper eyelid skin […]
Published on June 2023
Beauty and the Brows
In recent articles I discussed the increasing popularity of Botox and Filler in non- surgical facial rejuvenation. Herein, I’ll discuss the topic of surgical eyebrow rejuvenation
by answering some frequently asked questions regarding how to best treat this often-overlooked area of the upper face.
What happens to the brows as we age?
In short, the ideal brow aesthetic describes a brow that rests just at or above the bony orbital rim (i.e. forehead bone). With age, the brows descend or become ptotic (droopy) due to a combination of factors, namely the weakening of various retaining […]
