When you cook a meal, do you think about the food groups? If you are a parent, you likely try your best to expand your kids’ diets beyond breakfast cereal, yet you may fall short when it comes to your own nutritional needs: 60% of American adults have at least one diet-related chronic disease. And […]
Planning ahead makes for a smooth recovery after your much-anticipated cosmetic surgery. This includes arranging not only your recovery space, medications, and magazine piles, but also your recovery team. Who is going to be on your team of helpers after your surgery? The procedures offered at our in-office Quad-A-accredited surgery center are outpatient, which means […]
When electing to have plastic surgery, you’re likely to spend significant time researching procedures. You probably also know to make sure your plastic surgeon is board certified and has the experience necessary to achieve your desired outcome. But have you stopped to consider where your surgery will be performed and how the facility measures […]
There are a few questions I can count on almost everyone asking during a consultation, and “how long will the recovery take?” is certainly one of them. Naturally, patients want the shortest recovery time possible; very few of us can spare any more time than necessary away from work, family duties, and social activities. As […]
Is cosmetic breast surgery in your future? Congratulations! Whether you’re having a breast augmentation, lift or reduction, you are on your way to having breasts that fit your self-image and lifestyle better. As you prepare for breast plastic surgery and recovery, make sure you don’t overlook this important fact: you’ll need to sleep on your […]
The elective nature of cosmetic surgery can be a double-edged sword. On the one hand, you have complete freedom to choose your doctor, without referrals or networks restricting your options. On the other hand, you, the patient, are responsible for ensuring the doctor you choose has the training, experience, and skills to provide a safe […]
We live in a “fast food” society. From streaming favorite shows on demand, to having Uber whisk us away any time of day, to having our pre-ordered Starbucks waiting on the counter when we walk in, we are used to getting what we want, when we want it. It is understandable, then, that if you […]
Peppermint, cinnamon, thyme, lavender. They all sound good enough to eat, right? Containing familiar, friendly ingredients that we can actually pronounce, essential oils are enjoying a surge in popularity as a natural alternative to traditional pharmaceuticals and harsh chemical cleaners. When used properly, essential oils are usually not harmful and may indeed help ease stress, […]
International medical tourism—patients traveling abroad for plastic surgery procedures—is growing in popularity as more and more patients seek out procedures at a lower cost in exotic locales. This trend particularly concerns board certified plastic surgeons, as they are well aware of the life safety risks patients are taking. Though it may seem appealing to have […]
If you have recently undergone breast augmentation, your breasts may not immediately appear as you envisioned. But do not be discouraged! It is important to understand that your new breasts are still evolving. The final outcome may not be apparent for a number of months as, even after your incisions have healed and the initial […]