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Mar
Our face is the center of attraction. It differentiates us from others and gives us our identity which is why many of us spend so much time and effort to make sure they look their best. But some of us are faced with features which may require help from a medical profession...
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Mar
Droopy, puffy and tired-looking eyes often make people look years older than they actually are. Reconstructive eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, is a cosmetic surgery that can address excess skin in the eyelids and bags underneath the eyes. Dr. Halaas routinely performs the pr...
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Mar
Have you ever noticed small brown spots on your skin? Have you ever wondered what they were? Are they age spots or sunspots? Well, contrary to popular belief, age spots and sunspots are the same. Known by a variety of names including sunspots or liver spots, these brown spots...
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Mar
“The change”-that is menopause–can be a daunting time in a woman's life.Menopause is defined as the point when a woman’s menstrual period has ceased for one year, marking the end of her menstrual cycles. A normal part of a woman’...
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Mar
Patients should be aware of fake Botox products which may have been sold to a number of medical establishments in United States. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stated that it is presently unaware of any adverse effects caused by the fake Botox. However, patients should...
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Mar
The Male NoseOnce considered unmasculine, cosmetic treatments have broken through the gender barrier. Today, more men are choosing to enhance their appearance with cosmetic surgery. In the United States, one of the most popular cosmetic procedures performed-on both men a...
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Mar
What Happens After the Procedure? Rhinoplasty is one of the more complicated plastic surgeries due to the contrasting changes that are done to the bone and cartilage of your nose. You will need to plan your recovery, for it will take up to two weeks for the after...
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Mar
Before undergoing a rhinoplasty, you should know about the types of anesthesia used in most of these procedures plastic surgery procedures: general anesthesia and IV Sedation. Each has its own uses and benefits. General Anesthesia is different than IV sedation in term...
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Mar
Finally! After all the time you have invested in researching, seeking out and finally procuring your facial plastic surgery, it is underway and the healing process is also complete. Now what? Your journey to a naturally youthful-looking, radiant skin does not stop af...
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Mar
You did it. After months, maybe years of debate, you have finally taken the step to have your nose reshaped by the surgical artistry of rhinoplasty. At last, you will have a more proportionate nose, skillfully tailored to complement your other unique features. But before...
View MoreCOVID-19 Safety Measures
We understand that there may be times when you miss an appointment due to emergencies or obligations for work and family.
However, due to Covid 19. and the current CDC guidelines, we are implementing a new ” no exceptions” cancellation/no show/rescheduling policy effective September 1, 2020.
If any appointment is cancelled or RESCHEDULED less than 24 hours in advance you will be charged a fee of $100. This policy will be in place until further notice and applies to new AND existing clients We apologize for any inconvenience but look forward to getting through this difficult time together.
At Dr. Halaas office, we take our staff’s and patients’ health very seriously. We are implementing safety measures to ensure everyone who comes through our doors will experience the highest level of care and the lowest risk levels.
Safety of our Employees
Each day we are taking our employees temperatures and going over a questionnaire to make sure we are all in the best of health. If anyone has a temperature over 100.4, or has fever, sore throat, chills, loss of taste, cough, shortness of breath, muscle pains, or headache, they will be asked to leave and go see their primary care doctor, or go get tested.
If an employee has been in contact with someone with Covid, we will ask them to get themselves tested, or they will have to quarantine themselves for two weeks.
We have installed a sneeze guard at our front counter for the safety of both our employees and our patients.
Safety of our Patients
Patients must sign up for our patient portal before coming to their appointment
All patients must wear masks to their appointment.
We ask patients to come to their appointment alone. Minors may be accompanied by an adult.
Temperature will be taken at the door.
Once patient has been cleared, we will escort them to their suite where they will be treated.
We have removed water and snacks from our waiting area, as well as all pamphlets regarding services.
Each room will be thoroughly disinfected in between patients
We encourage telehealth consults beforehand, so we can make a plan for when patients do come into office.
Written by Dr. Halaas
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