Facial Plastic Surgery: Edward Szachowicz, MD
4999 France Ave. S., Suite #210
Minneapolis, MN 55410
Phone: (952) 835-5665
Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Dr. Szachowicz's Blog

Face Lift: What Makes You a Qualified Candidate

In the realm of cosmetic surgery, face lifts have emerged as a popular choice for those seeking to rejuvenate their appearance and turn back the clock on aging. However, not everyone is an ideal candidate for this transformative procedure. Let's demystify the criteria that determine suitability for a face lift, backed by data and expert …

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Microneedling + PRP

A recent article in the Facial Plastic Surgery literature made a good case to combine microneedling with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for facial skin care. At my practice serving the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, I've been using microneedling (a collagen induction therapy) as a “prejuvenation” treatment to help patients look their best without surgery. How is collagen …

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Nanofat – Regenerative Medicine for Aging Skin

Nanofat contains stem cells from your own fat that are implanted into the upper layers of the skin to stimulate new collagen. These treatments smooth away fine lines and improve the texture and color of the skin. Double board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Edward Szachowicz uses state-of-the-art nanofat treatments in Edina, MN, to rejuvenate the …

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Jawline Enhancement with Fillers

The Hollywood secret to fight the 'jowls' Social media and YouTube are lighting up with images of women with striking jawlines because of the latest techniques in the use of dermal fillers to strengthen and contour the jawline. Over time, the shape of the lower face changes, as the bone of the jaw begins to …

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Ribbon Lift: A New Mini Facelift Option

At a point in our lives, all of us start noticing a lack of definition in our jawline and our neck makes us look old and tired, when we are NOT! Whatever the cause (and there can be many: we are of “a certain age”, have recently lost some weight, are going through hormonal changes, …

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Dr. Szachowicz is Named TOP DOCTOR by Mpls-StPaul Magazine 2016

Dr. Szachowicz of Facial Plastic Surgery in Edina, MN was one of the doctors nominated by his peers answering a critical question asked by the Mpls/StPaul magazine about to whom they would go if they or a loved one were seeking medical care.The Mpls/StPaul magazine has a rigorous selection process including peer review, professional achievement, surveys, …

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New Uses for Botox: Facial Shaping of Jaw

Botox is now being used to contour the outer jaw, especially in women who have bulk or fullness in the masseter or ‘clench muscles.’ Most of my patients who are considering this treatment think that their outer jaw looks too square and too strong. Often this is accompanied by clenching or bruxing (grinding) of the …

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Study Finds That 65+ Patients Have No Added Risk From Cosmetic Surgery

A recent study of more than 129,000 senior patients having cosmetic surgery found no significant difference in the rate of complications for individuals older or younger than 65. The findings of the 5-year study were reported by plastic surgeons at Vanderbilt University. The study also looked at data for patients of more advanced age (over …

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Fillers Can Correct Volume Loss of the Forehead

Fillers are now seen as a viable way to replace lost volume in the forehead.  The central and lower aspects of the face have always been the central focus of volume correction with the growing appreciation of how contour and shape change, as fat in the face atrophies and shifts with aging.  With the acquired …

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New Offerings in Chemical Peels: Illuminize & Vitalize

About the Illuminize peel: A gentle ‘conditioning’ treatment which results in minor skin peeling Best for people with sensitive skin Minimal downtime About the Vitalizeee peel: Results in a even peel of the top layers  of the skin Peeling starts two days after the peel, and lasts for 1-2 days These chemical peels are not painful and …

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