The prospect of improving your shape through breast augmentation can be very exciting. There are numerous reasons why over 300,000 women choose to undergo this procedure each year in this country. As exciting as it is to imagine a new and improved shape, there is no denying that it is a big decision to undergo… Read More »
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Summer Into Fall – It’s Transition Time!
The lazy days of summer are soon to be happy and hopefully fond memories. The leaves are changing, there is a crispness to the morning air and the pumpkins are preparing to be jack-o-lanterns. This is the time for reflection and change. So, it makes sense that September is Healthy Aging Month. Aging is natural… Read More »
Facts About Mammograms And Breast Implants
If you have breast implants but have not scheduled your first mammogram since surgery, you may be wondering if your implants will interfere with your mammogram screening. Yes, saline and silicone implants can affect a mammogram screening. However, radiology technicians are trained to make adjustments and use special techniques to ensure they get the best… Read More »
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome And Its Treatment
Your wrists are the “work horses” at the end of your arms. They take the brunt of the hours you spend at your computer, to name but one type of compression of their median nerves.Typing is not the only culprit. Knitters, long-haul drivers, house painters, window washers, artists, tennis players and anyone who works with… Read More »
Botox And Fillers For Men
Men as well as women are choosing to take advantage of the excellent benefits of non-surgical, FDA-approved, injectable treatments to address the signs of aging. These popular injectables can be classified as dermal fillers, such as JUVÉDERM™ and neurotoxins, such as Botox®. All fillers work similarly, but each has unique properties for treating specific concerns…. Read More »
Have You Recently Had Weight-Loss Surgery?
If you have lost a considerable amount of weight or have undergone weight-loss (bariatric) surgery, chances are you are becoming healthier and look terrific. The decision to have this surgery is definitely life-changing. But following surgery, you may have saggy, loose, hanging skin – a daily reminder of your former self. This excess skin which… Read More »
Teens Today And Plastic Surgery
The teenage years are hard; it’s so difficult to grow up in today’s world. Social media doesn’t help matters, as bullying and peer pressure are rampant. Adolescents often lack self-confidence and have feelings of inadequacy when it comes to their body image – and may think that plastic or cosmetic surgery will fix everything. Teenage… Read More »
Bring Life Back To Your Eyes Without Surgery!
For a long time, the eyes have been referred to as the windows to the soul. The reason for this description is that the eyes reveal a lot about how we’re feeling from moment to moment. This stems from the way we use the muscles around the eyes to make expressions. In most situations, there… Read More »
Should You Get Blepharoplasty?
One of the reasons that the prospect of aging is concerning is that we don’t know what to expect. Even cosmetically, it is nearly impossible to predict how our skin, muscle, and connective tissue will respond to life stressors like sun exposure, smoking, and biological changes. It isn’t that a few lines and wrinkles are… Read More »
No, Wanting Liposuction Does Not Mean You’re Lazy!
For the past several decades, we’ve lived with a particular idea of beauty. We’ve been held to a high standard of thinness for some time and have become even more discerning about it in recent years. To attain and maintain this ideal that has been set, one that sees us at our best body-weight and… Read More »