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.

Category Archives: Facial Rejuvenation

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Faster Isn’t Always Better: Why a Treatment With Longer Downtime Is Worth It

It’s tempting to gravitate toward quick cosmetic skincare fixes that offer minimal downtime and instant results. But sometimes, the best results come from treatments that require a little patience. If you’re serious about transforming your skin, choosing a procedure with longer recovery may actually be the best path to achieving lasting and highly noticeable improvements. …

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Will a facelift make my face look slimmer?

A facelift, or rhytidectomy, is one of the most transformative cosmetic procedures, and yes, it can make your face look slimmer—but it’s important to understand how. Here, Lafayette cosmetic surgeons Dr. J. Kevin Duplechain and Dr. William Ishee explain how a facelift can refine your appearance and the factors that influence your results. How a …

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3 Tips for Beautiful Lips

Your lips are one of the most expressive features of your face—they help convey emotions and frame your smile. Given the amount of attention that is drawn to the lips, it’s important to show them the same attention we give to the rest of our skin. Here, the Lafayette med spa team at Laser Skin …

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Rhinoplasty Incision Options: Open vs. Closed

Rhinoplasty, also known as a nose job, is a surgical procedure we use to improve overall facial harmony by balancing the proportions of your nose. The procedure can also provide functional benefits by correcting impaired breathing caused by nasal structural defects.  Lafayette cosmetic surgeon Dr. J. Kevin Duplechain utilizes advanced rhinoplasty techniques to craft noses …

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Do facelifts use threads?

Understanding the intricacies of today’s procedure options is vital for anyone considering a cosmetic change. For those exploring facelift options, it is common to ask whether facelifts involve the use of threads. Spoiler: they do not!  Below, we compare “thread lifts” to traditional “facelifts,” break down the process of a facelift, and explain the role …

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Woman at a med spa discussing filler touch up treatment with her injector

When is it time to touch up my filler?

Dermal fillers can make a significant difference in enhancing your natural beauty and confidence. In the months following your treatment, you might notice the initial “wow” factor of your results has gradually diminished, often making “touch-up” treatments necessary to maintain your look. At Laser Skincare of Louisiana, cosmetic surgeon Dr. Kevin Duplechain performs all injectable …

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Is 40 too young for a facelift? 

One of the most common questions patients ask Lafayette facelift surgeon Dr. J. Kevin Duplechain is whether they are the “right age” for a facelift. The answer is unique to each patient, but there are some advantages to getting a facelift earlier in life. Read on to learn when to consider a facelift and why …

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Woman on a plane traveling to Lafayette for a deep plane facelift with Dr. Duplechain

Should I travel for a facelift?

Though it isn’t the same as “medical tourism,” traveling for surgery is nothing new. For years, patients have sought out some of the best doctors to have high profile surgeries like facelift or rhinoplasty. The recent marked increase in coverage of celebrity facelifts has driven the price of a deep plane facelift up significantly in …

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