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IPL stands for Intense Pulsed Light. Though this sounds like something you might find at a rave party, IPL is a great tool for cosmetic dermatologists. The light in IPL consists of multiple wavelengths, unlike a laser that may have a single wavelength. The IPL devices...

For teens, going back to school is both fun and nerve-racking. It’s great to reconnect with friends and get back into activities, but with the teen years also comes acne. Though it is the most common skin condition impacting people of all ages, acne tends to be more...

A double eyelid is one that is divided into an upper and lower portion by a defined crease. Roughly half of Asians are born with an eyelid crease, and the remaining are not. Eyelid surgery in patients of Asian and of Western descent (a/k/a Occidental) are extremely...

As mentioned in our previous post, Asian Double Eyelid Surgery requires a high level of competency and precision, and the margin for error is unforgiving to the novice or those with little experience. It would be disingenuous to believe that only an Asian cosmetic...

For years, liposuction patients have asked Dr. Nikko “Can’t you just take my fat from my lower body to fill out my breasts?” Now the answer is a definitive yes! A growing trend in breast augmentation is harvesting the patient’s own fat for use in other areas such as...

The medical terminology for cheek implantation is called malar augmentation. This is a cosmetic surgery procedure appropriate for both men and women who are looking for more distinction in the face such as high cheekbones. Many patients between the ages of 40-50 seek...

The breasts are perhaps the most beautiful feature on the female body because the curves and volume accentuate the other areas of the body like the waist and hips. Unfortunately, not all women develop the breasts they desire, but that does not mean she cannot achieve...

Exfoliation is the mechanical or chemical removal of the oldest cells on the outermost surface of the skin. Skin cells die and are replaced every day, but exfoliation helps this process along. A chemical peel uses a specially formulated acid based solution as a...

If you have been struggling with low self-esteem or embarrassment over the size and shape of your body, contact Nikko Cosmetic Surgery Center in Houston today to learn how Cosmetic Surgery can give you the body you have always wanted.

Have you ever wondered how Botox evolved from being a dreaded toxin to being a wonder drug for cosmetic dermatology? Scientists have known about botulinium toxin since at least 1820, when a German epidemiologist was trying to find the source of food-related deaths. In...

According to expert cosmetic surgeon and dermatologist, Dr. Anthony Nikko, buttock augmentation is one of the most sought-after cosmetic surgery procedures in Houston. Some women and men are not satisfied with the natural shape of their buttocks and wish to tighten,...

When patients seek cosmetic surgery such as liposuction or body contouring, they often do not consider the importance of healthy living for the future such as eating a balanced diet, getting enough exercise, and quieting the mind. Consideration of the mind, body, and...

Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life, and you will spend almost limitless time and energy planning everything from the dress, menu, flowers and band, but what about the most important thing? YOU! Just like the dress, bridal cosmetic surgery...

Ask any woman, and she’ll tell you that there are one or two things she won’t leave the house without. Some may venture out without foundation or lipstick, but they generally don’t skip mascara because it creates more defined eyelashes. Eyelashes frame the eyes and...

On Monday, September 12th, Houston’s Dr. Anthony Nikko appeared in an exclusive KPRC Channel 2 interview with Rachel McNeill regarding the FDA’s recent announcement stating that silicone breast implants are safe. The debate between silicone or saline breast implants...