“Liquid” Facelift – Silly Name but Legitimate Concept

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Womans Face Liquid Facelift

As most people know, a facelift is a surgical procedure to address signs of aging.  How in the world, then, could it be a liquid?  Let’s take a step back and talk about the signs of aging. There are four reasons why a face begins to look older: Gravity – yes, the devil gravity affects […]

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As most people know, a facelift is a surgical procedure to address signs of aging.  How in the world, then, could it be a liquid?  Let’s take a step back and talk about the signs of aging. There are four reasons why a face begins to look older: Gravity – yes, the devil gravity affects

Breast Implants – Picking the Right One-Bonus Blog Supplement to Our 3 (now 4) part Series

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Beautiful asian woman on a grey background

Breast Implants – Picking the Right One Bonus Blog Supplement to Our 3 (now 4) part Series If you’ve had a chance to read the 3 part series on breast implants, I’ve got new and exciting information to add to the mix.  If you haven’t already read the series, please start from the beginning (Part

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Breast Implants – Picking the Right One Bonus Blog Supplement to Our 3 (now 4) part Series If you’ve had a chance to read the 3 part series on breast implants, I’ve got new and exciting information to add to the mix.  If you haven’t already read the series, please start from the beginning (Part

Liposuction: Fads, Marketing Gimmicks, and What Really Works

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Liposuction Marketing

When considering liposuction, a quick Google search may easily become overwhelming.  There are so many different technologies, machines, and claims about what it can do, it can be difficult to choose the procedure that may be right for you.  Ultrasound-assisted liposuction, laser liposuction (ooh, sounds fancy), water liposuction, Smart Lipo (who doesn’t want to be

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When considering liposuction, a quick Google search may easily become overwhelming.  There are so many different technologies, machines, and claims about what it can do, it can be difficult to choose the procedure that may be right for you.  Ultrasound-assisted liposuction, laser liposuction (ooh, sounds fancy), water liposuction, Smart Lipo (who doesn’t want to be

Targeted Exercise to Address a Problem Area

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Exercise Woman in White workout outfit

Some of the most common misconceptions I hear are that more crunches will take care of belly fat, lifting weights will tighten loose upper arm skin, and that working the chest muscles will lift saggy breasts.  While I’m a big fan of exercise, I’m sorry to say that none of these approaches work. Exercise Exercise

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Some of the most common misconceptions I hear are that more crunches will take care of belly fat, lifting weights will tighten loose upper arm skin, and that working the chest muscles will lift saggy breasts.  While I’m a big fan of exercise, I’m sorry to say that none of these approaches work. Exercise Exercise

Timing of Plastic Surgery – Before or After Having Kids

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Mother Nursing Her Baby

Should you have plastic surgery before having your children?  This is a question I’m asked on nearly a daily basis and the answer is going to be one that each patient will need to answer for herself.  In an ideal world, plastic surgery would be performed:   After completion of childbearing   At the patient’s

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Should you have plastic surgery before having your children?  This is a question I’m asked on nearly a daily basis and the answer is going to be one that each patient will need to answer for herself.  In an ideal world, plastic surgery would be performed:   After completion of childbearing   At the patient’s

Vanity – The Ugly “V” Word

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Vanity – The Ugly “V” Word

Vanity is defined as “excessive pride in one’s appearance, qualities, abilities, achievements, etc.; character or quality of being vain; conceit.” Patients often confess to me that they feel guilty for being so vain when they’re considering a procedure. Interestingly, it’s usually the patients that are considering a relatively small, non-surgical treatment such as Botox or

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Vanity is defined as “excessive pride in one’s appearance, qualities, abilities, achievements, etc.; character or quality of being vain; conceit.” Patients often confess to me that they feel guilty for being so vain when they’re considering a procedure. Interestingly, it’s usually the patients that are considering a relatively small, non-surgical treatment such as Botox or

Why do people in Hollywood look fake?

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Woman Getting Botox Lip Treatment

Aesthetic goals vary tremendously from patient to patient, in different areas of the country, and in different ethnic groups but it is very uncommon for a patient to come to see me and say “I’m hoping to look fake.” This is particularly true when it comes to facial procedures. In my urban/suburban, Midwest patient population,

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Aesthetic goals vary tremendously from patient to patient, in different areas of the country, and in different ethnic groups but it is very uncommon for a patient to come to see me and say “I’m hoping to look fake.” This is particularly true when it comes to facial procedures. In my urban/suburban, Midwest patient population,

What Exactly is a Mommy Makeover?

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Mommy Makeover Mother holding her child

The term mommy makeover has been used over the past several years to describe a group of procedures that may be done to restore or enhance a women’s shape after having children.  Because no two women are alike, the mommy makeover is tailored to each individual’s problem areas of concern.  These procedures may be done

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The term mommy makeover has been used over the past several years to describe a group of procedures that may be done to restore or enhance a women’s shape after having children.  Because no two women are alike, the mommy makeover is tailored to each individual’s problem areas of concern.  These procedures may be done