Our skin changes over time due to the cumulative effects of various factors. First, we’ve got our own unique genetics at play throughout the body. Then, we subject our skin to environmental factors such as UV light and pollution and chemicals in lotions and soaps and innumerable other products. And to top it all off, […]
Laser skin resurfacing is not a new technique. Physicians and trained professionals have provided various forms of rejuvenating treatments for years. It is true that early laser resurfacing using a consistent beam of CO2 energy was a relatively harsh approach to collagen remodeling. CO2 resurfacing is still performed today, though usually under general anesthesia. In […]
In recent years, the wide variety of problems associated with hormone depletion have come into the limelight. It isn’t as though men and women didn’t recognize the onset of issues like low libido and hot flashes seemed to occur at a certain age. We’ve always had an idea of what was going on. What we […]
It’s that time again. You know the one; when we can’t escape the urge to set some realistic expectations for ourselves. The time of year when the word “resolution” is on just about everyone’s lips. If you’re like most of us, you have reached a point of frustration with the whole resolution-making idea, especially when […]
As if weight loss weren’t difficult enough, those who are trying to get in shape also have to contend with muscle-toning. If you’re an avid adventurist who loves to push yourself to the brink, you may accomplish your fitness goals with daily cross-fit sessions. For the rest of us, alternative solutions must be found. At […]
Although balding is a natural occurrence that has been noted for centuries, there are relatively few people who can face this life change with a genuine smile on their face. In many instances, the onset of hair loss causes a great deal of stress. In response to thinning, it is only natural to want to […]
Dr. Walden is proud to serve patients in the Austin area with the most up-to-date medical advances. One that you may have heard about, the Vampire Facelift, is still going strong. Here, we discuss the value of this platelet-rich plasma treatment and what to expect from treatment. Common signs of aging are difficult to ignore. […]
“A strong woman looks a challenge in the eye and gives it a wink.” Is this a Gina Carey quote or a description of Dr. Jennifer Walden? It’s both, and it is evidence of what can come of a dream. Dr. Jennifer Walden is a well-known female plastic surgeon in the Austin area who also […]
D During early adulthood, it may feel as though there is no such thing as too much sex. Over time, as we settle into a relationship, a career, and family life, sex can be the first thing to go onto the back-burner. Combine lifestyle changes with the effects of aging and we might reach a […]
With so many non-surgical modalities now available to smooth and brighten the skin, deciding how to address the signs of aging might feel more challenging than the days when surgery was the only solution. At the Walden Cosmetic Surgery and Laser Center in Austin, we walk patients through the options that seem to fit their […]