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A new study in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism found that liposuction patients who didn’t exercise after their surgery saw an increase in visceral fat. Visceral fat is “belly fat” or fat around our organs. High levels of visceral fat increases your risk for heart disease and diabetes. The study was conducted in […]

Lunch Break Cosmetic Procedures Cutting out carbs may be as simple as skipping the sandwich cart and popping into a qualified plastic surgeon’s office or spa for a “lunch break” cosmetic procedure. Even in tough economic times, such minimally-invasive treatments are popular with consumers. Lunch break cosmetic procedures are popular, in part, because: You can

Is Liposuction Right for Everyone? After reading an article in Psychology Today, we wondered if liposuction is right for everyone. In it, Dr. Sylvia R. Karasu explains when weight loss patients should – and shouldn’t – turn to liposuction. However, her insights apply to anyone considering this procedure. Under the right conditions, liposuction can: Remove stubborn fat

What is LATISSE®? Visit any cosmetics counter and you’ll see topical thickening and lengthening products packaged to look like mascara. Those by Rimmel come to mind. Each promises to make your lashes more noticeable. Yet, LATISSE® was the first player on the market. So, what is LATISSE®? And how can it benefit you? That’s what

What is Revision Rhinoplasty? Did you know that rhinoplasty has roots in antiquity which reach as far back as 800 B.C.E.? While the field of facial plastic surgery has grown and developed tremendously, it’s still unrealistic to expect perfection from any single procedure. That’s why revision rhinoplasty is sometimes necessary. Any time initial Rhinoplasty or prior revision

Permanent Makeup vs. Messy Mornings After Do you dread messy mornings after? You know – you wake up, go into the bathroom and there they are, staring back at you in the mirror: Mascara smudges where there once was concealer Remnants of eyeliner clinging to the corners of your eyes Lackluster lashes that are barely

What is Transdermal Liposuction? Do you know what TUAL is? Anyone who’s out of the loop might think it’s a trendy baby name or the latest European rage (this one’s close). TUAL is one of a host of acronyms – like ELAL, EUAL, VAL, IUAL, PAL and SAL – which represent the newest in body

A Brow Lift to Ease Your Aching Head “Aye, aye, aye…my aching head!” If that complaint sounds familiar, you may be suffering from migraine headaches. And, if recent brow lift research is any indication, a board-certified plastic surgeon may soon become your next BFF. Yep, your aching head may benefit from browlift surgery, getting twice the benefit from brow lift

Advances in Laser Skin Treatment Anyone who’s gone past the surface when looking into laser skin treatment can tell you – opting for a moderately invasive anti-aging procedure like laser skin resurfacing can offer long-lasting results that sometimes rival those of a more invasive surgical facelift. People often seek out laser skin treatment to: Delay their need for surgery Reduce

Healing from Facelift Surgery Does your face show signs of aging? Do you wish your skin were tighter and more youthful looking? After all, you feel young – and you want to everyone to know it. A rhytidectomy, or face lift, may be right for you. When performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon, a face lift can