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J. Kevin Duplechain, MD, FACS Blog

Woman smiling after a deep plane facelift in Lafayette for facial rejuvenation

What’s a Deep Plane Facelift?

More patients in their 40s and 50s are seeking out facelifts. This phenomenon received media attention after Sonja Morgan of The Real Housewives of New York City underwent a deep plane facelift to correct relatively minor jowls and wrinkles. While her openness about the procedure got people’s attention, the results were also noteworthy—both natural-looking and …

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Woman Takes Care of skin Microbiome and Enjoys Healthy Radiant Skin

10 Things You Can Do For Your Skin’s Microbiome

Maintaining healthy, smooth skin involves a paradox: you need to avoid certain bacteria, but you also need to support your skin’s healthy, natural microbiome. Our cultural standard of hygiene would tell us otherwise, with daily showers, abrasive soaps, and even antibiotics that affect bacteria throughout our bodies, bad and good. But a diversity of good …

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Woman looking in the mirror at rejuvenated tightened skin after Ultherapy

Does Ultherapy Hurt? A Cosmetic Surgeon Answers Your Questions About Non-Surgical Skin Tightening

What do Christie Brinkley, Jennifer Aniston, and Kim Kardashian have in common? Other than being gorgeous women, they have a not-so-secret method for maintaining their good looks: Ultherapy® skin tightening. This non-invasive treatment can be used to smooth crepey neck skin or to tighten areas like the eyelids or jowls—with zero incisions. Are you looking …

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Young blonde woman with fresh back tattoo

Are Tattoos Bad for Your Skin? A Cosmetic Surgeon Explains.

There’s no denying the popularity of tattoos. As of 2025, approximately 25-35% of Americans had at least one tattoo, with many having multiple. But, despite their prevalence, many people don’t consider what effects tattoos have on their skin or what tattoo inks are made of. As a credentialed cosmetic surgeon and skin expert, I’d like …

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Young woman with acne

June is Acne Awareness Month: Highlighting Our Top 2 Acne Treatments

Breakouts aren’t just a teenage problem—acne affects people of all ages and skin types, and dealing with the occasional breakout or more persistent blemishes can take a toll on your confidence. In honor of Acne Awareness Month, we’re spotlighting two of our most effective facial treatments for acne-prone skin. View this post on Instagram A …

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Meet SkinPen® Elite: Next-Level Microneedling Has Arrived

We’re always looking for ways to enhance your experience and deliver even better results—and we’re excited to share that Laser Skincare of Louisiana has upgraded our microneedling services with the new SkinPen® Elite. This state-of-the-art device is the latest innovation from the makers of the original FDA-cleared SkinPen, offering an elevated approach to skin rejuvenation …

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Woman getting Jeuveau treatment

Should You Try Jeuveau? A Modern Botox Alternative

Looking for a fresh option to smooth frown lines and soften wrinkles? Laser Skincare of Louisiana is now offering Jeuveau®, a modern Botox-like injectable wrinkle treatment that’s quickly becoming a favorite for patients seeking natural-looking results without a “frozen” look. Known as “Newtox” in the aesthetic world, Jeuveau is an FDA-approved neurotoxin designed to temporarily …

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Woman getting a laser skin resurfacing treatment at a medical spa

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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