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Aug
Combining breast implant removal (explant) with a fat transfer—often called auto-augmentation—has become one of the most highly requested procedures for patients looking to transition away from implants. It is an incredible way to restore contour, mask tissue thinning, and use yo...
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Jun
Blepharoplasty, whether upper, lower, or both, consistently ranks among the most satisfying facial procedures, yet many patients say they wish they'd understood certain details before surgery. Dr. Alexey Markelov, a double board-certified plastic surgeon in Tampa with over a deca...
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Apr
A deep plane facelift does more than tighten skin—it restores harmony to the entire face by repositioning the underlying muscle and fat layers that shift with age. Dr. Alexey Markelov, a double board-certified plastic surgeon in Tampa, specializes in this advanced technique...
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Apr
A breast lift without implants is often the most refined solution for patients seeking a more elevated, natural contour without adding volume. Advanced techniques like the “internal bra” allow surgeons to reshape and support the breast using your own tissue, creating ...
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Mar
Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, is one of the most transformative facial procedures available, yet many patients wish they had known certain details before scheduling their surgery. Whether you're considering upper eyelid surgery to address drooping skin or lower blepharoplast...
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Feb
The eyes are often the first place to show signs of aging. When patients come to me complaining of looking "tired" or "puffy" despite getting a full night's sleep, the culprit is often the lower eyelid. While lower eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) is one of the most effective ways...
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Jan
By Alexey Markelov MD FACS When patients look at before-and-after photos of facelifts, they naturally focus on the result: the defined jawline, the smooth neck, and the refreshed appearance. However, as a surgeon, my primary focus is on how we get there safely and predictably. On...
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Jan
By Alexey Markelov MD FACS In the world of aesthetic medicine, few terms have garnered as much attention recently as the Deep Plane Facelift. If you have been researching facial rejuvenation, you have likely encountered this term alongside promises of “natural results&rdquo...
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Jan
By Alexey Markelov MD FACS While the lower eyelids often make us look tired or puffy, the upper eyelids tend to make us look "heavy. " As we age, the skin on the upper lid stretches, and the muscles can weaken. This leads to "hooding"—where excess skin folds over the lash li...
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Jan
By Alexey Markelov MD FACS As a plastic surgeon, one of the most common complaints I hear from patients is, "I look tired, even when I'm well-rested. " The eyes are the focal point of the face, and unfortunately, the lower eyelids are often the first area to show signs of aging. I...
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Dec
By Alexey Markelov, MD, FACS If you have been following medical news lately, you have undoubtedly heard about GLP-1 agonists—medications like Ozempic, Wegovy (semaglutide), and Mounjaro (tirzepatide). While these drugs have revolutionized the treatment of diabetes and obesi...
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Dec
A smoother, more confident recovery is now possible thanks to the latest advancements in abdominoplasty. At AM Plastic Surgery, award-winning double-board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Alexey Markelov continues to refine tummy tuck techniques to help patients experience greater c...
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