As the popularity of non-surgical treatments and “nano” anti-aging therapies soars, more and more people are starting to approach cosmetic medicine from a preventative standpoint—and at an earlier age. For the last few years, the topic of millennials and plastic surgery has been covered by beauty magazines and bloggers, with headlines claiming that younger generations …
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J. Kevin Duplechain, MD, FACS
1103 Kaliste Saloom Road #300
Lafayette, LA 70508
Phone: (337) 456-3282
Monday–Thursday : 8 a.m.–4:45 p.m. Friday : 8 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
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We hear from a lot of clients who are interested in improving the appearance of their skin— tightening it, reducing wrinkles, minimizing the signs of aging. Today, there are a plethora of non-surgical options, including something called Pelleve RF Wrinkle Reduction. This is a method we’ve come to love because our patients have been so …
Read MoreWhile patients need to have a reasonable expectation going into any surgery, bad facelift results are not uncommon. Obviously, they can result from a lack of knowledge or experience on the part of the surgeon. In some cases, a patient not following pre- and post-operative recommendations also plays a part, especially in poor healing and …
Read MoreYes you can get a second facelift! A secondary rhytidectomy is almost always an option providing your overall health is favorable enough to undergo surgery. While patients who have undergone a facelift will generally look younger than if they had not had the procedure, they may wish to have a second facelift to address continued and …
Read MoreThe current state of the world requires us to get a little extra creative in our day-to-day lives—particularly when it comes to meal planning. If reduced trips to the store for fresh produce and recipe-specific ingredients have you in a dinner slump, re-check your pantry: it likely has more options for healthy eating than you …
Read MoreUPDATE 5/11/2020: As of right now, we expect to be back in the office on Monday, May 18th. We have sanitized the office and will be following any guidelines set in place to ensure our staff and patients are protected. We are monitoring all employees’ temperatures daily as well as taking temperatures of all patients …
Read MoreThe fashion and beauty world is anything but stagnant. New trends are emerging all the time and, over the course of the 2010s, there were significant changes in how we think about cosmetics, skincare, and personal style. Now that we’re entering the 2020s, it’s a good time to reflect on the biggest beauty trends of …
Read MoreWhether you’re covered in them or prefer to keep your body a blank canvas, there is no denying that tattoos are a personal artistic expression—and decreasing social and professional stigma toward body ink means more and more folks are expressing themselves through dazzling, visible designs. While many who choose to sit in their favorite tattoo …
Read MoreHormones play an important role in our overall health: energy levels, metabolism, skin health, and hair growth are all governed by hormones. Mind Body Green recently summarized some key ways hormones can play a part in thinning hair. Having seen many hair loss patients in our practice, we agree—in fact, even genetic hair loss has …
Read MoreBeing in your 30s comes with a lot of perks. It’s the time of life when many a career takes off, some of us add “mom” (or “dad”) to our resumes, and, in any case, we feel like we’re coming into our own. Heck, you can even run for president once you hit 35! All …
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