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Finding the Fountain of Youth

Posted in Health & Wellness

Men and women are finding it increasingly important to maintain their appearance well into their later years. Doing so enables individuals to stay more competitive in the job market, boosts confidence in relationships and gives an overall sense of well-being that encourages them to continue living healthy. Skincare Secrets to Looking Younger You’re probably acquainted… READ MORE

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Gynecomastia: Misunderstandings about Male Breast Tissue

Posted in Breast, Cosmetic Procedures

A relatively common condition, gynecomastia is the medical term for an excess of breast tissue in males. You may have heard it referred to by its more common name, “man boobs.” In more severe cases, gynecomastia symptoms also include excess skin, downward-pointing nipples and enlarged areolas. The condition affects anywhere from 40% – 60% of… READ MORE

Self Esteem and Breast Implants

Posted in Breast, Cosmetic Procedures

There are many reasons why women have the simple desire for fuller breasts: Evening out body proportions, correcting congenital deformities or trauma results, restoring breasts after a mastectomy, or repairing the effects of childbearing and aging. Oftentimes women choosing breast implants have realistic expectations, sticking to natural-looking and proportionate results. After undergoing the procedure, a… READ MORE

How Often Do Breast Implants Need to Be Replaced?

Posted in Breast, Cosmetic Procedures

If you’ve been considering breast implants, we’re sure you have a lot of questions. Questions like “How often do breast implants need to be replaced?” along with “How often do breast implants leak?” and “What will my breast implants look like when I’m older?” are more common than you might think. And they are questions… READ MORE

Full Disclosure: Why You Must Tell Your Doctor Your Medical History

Posted in Health & Wellness, Plastic Surgeon

Plastic surgery involves anesthesia, physical stress on the body, significant recovery time and post-op meds. If you are considering a cosmetic procedure, your past medical history makes a difference! For your own health, it’s important that you be upfront about medications and supplements you’re taking, lifestyle habits (including the “every-couple-of-months cigarette”) and past medical conditions… READ MORE

Silicone or Saline? How to Decide Which Is Best

Posted in Breast, Cosmetic Procedures

Breast augmentation is the number one cosmetic surgery in the United States, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (2011). There are many reasons why women opt to get breast implants, with most women citing a common desire of a bigger, fuller look. When it comes to your own procedure, you’ll be faced with… READ MORE

Dress for Success: Looking and Feeling Good In Your Clothes

Posted in Uncategorized

Pear, apple, hourglass, rectangular: our bodies come in many different shapes, types and sizes. However, there is no such thing as a “perfect body” – everyone has their own preference on how their own body should look like, and what they are attracted to. Everybody (and every body) has their own unique style and shape…. READ MORE

Avoiding Post-Lipo Relapse

Posted in Cosmetic Procedures, Fitness, Liposuction

Liposuction should be a jumpstart to a new you, not a recurring event. Success after surgery depends on two key ingredients. You’ve probably already guessed what they are: diet and exercise. Make Your Belly Beautiful From the Inside Out Maintaining a healthy figure starts with developing healthier habits.  Improving your diet and making wise choices… READ MORE

Prepare for Surgery by Staying Mentally Positive

Posted in Health & Wellness, Plastic Surgery

With the holiday season coming up, certain stress factors are inevitable: finishing all of your work on time, booking flights, traveling, visiting family, holiday shopping – the list goes on and on. Undertaking plastic surgery during the holiday season definitely provides the additional time to plan, rest and recover. With all the additional stressors of… READ MORE