If you find yourself less than excited about the shape of your body after weight loss, you may want to look into a body lift, a tummy tuck or a mommy makeover. Weight gain during pregnancy and gravity play their roles in not bouncing back after losing the weight. You've worked so hard to lose it, with less than adequate results. The good news is, we now have body lifts and tummy tucks to give us...
Some of the most sought-after surgeries include mommy makeovers, breast augmentations and tummy tucks. Today, they are commonplace occurrences, but “back in the day” they were new, uncharted and rare. Let's take a trip down memory lane and take a look at the history of each. Mommy Makeover Historical Facts Mommy Makeovers in and of itself, there really isn't much history of this. Mostly because a mommy makeover is, in fact, a combination of treatments. It is a...
Everyone knows what it takes to get a youthful body and its hard work - however, non- invasive MediSpa treatments are relatively easy and can quickly give you the results you desire. There are also a few surgical options for those looking for long-lasting results. A recent study confirmed that women would much rather have a youthful face than a youthful body. It makes sense because a MediSpa is a virtual plethora of non-invasive options for...
Acne and rosacea have very similar outward appearances and signs. Unfortunately, this is why the misdiagnosis of these two very different skin conditions takes place very often. It is not unusual that acne and rosacea are confused. In the past, rosacea has many times been historically referred to as “acne rosacea.” This would, of course, make you believe that the two conditions are related. However, it is clear that this is a misnomer and that there...
Breast augmentation and breast lift surgery are two of the most common cosmetic procedures done in the U.S. today. Indeed, there are some key benefits of combining the two surgeries into one single procedure: • Prevents the disappointing situation of choosing between two surgeries • Lowers the overall costs • Eliminates the risk of a double surgery • Combining two procedures is a safe and cost-effective alternative, as long as the all the proper precautions are put into place...
It has become crystal clear that Botox and its twin sister, Dysport remain the go-to procedure that both women and now men cannot live without. For many women, a Botox appointment has become a regularly scheduled appointment, like dental appointments or hair appointments. And why not? Simply stated, there are quite a number of really solid reasons why Botox and Dysport are leading the pack in anti-wrinkle cosmetic treatments. Quick Results With Botox And Dysport This is a...
It is a fact that when we talk about aging skin today, invariably there are quite a few terms thrown into the mix, namely; Botox, fillers, peels, the dreaded age spots - and the list goes on. Much of what many of us think is just, “natural aging” has really much more to do with sun exposure and how we have treated our skin in our younger years. For many of us, that adage: “If...
As we are all aware, any surgery requiring an incision will have a scar - and breast augmentation surgery isn't any different. It is a concern for all women who would like to improve their appearance, and then, to end up with scarring that they didn't bargain for. They want to improve something about their breasts - size or shape or symmetry, but dealing with scarring after a breast augmentation is usually the very last...
Microneedling is a relatively new skin rejuvenation treatment that naturally helps trigger collagen and elastin synthesis within the skin with surprising results and minimum downtime. Microneedling is safe for nearly all skin types. The technique works by creating microscopic grooves in the skin, while still keeping the epidermis intact. This process actively produces growth factors which in turn ignite collagen-producing cells known as fibroblasts to produce new collagen and elastin, which are essential in keeping the...
Traditional round breast implants are the norm for most breast augmentations, but there is also a more anatomical teardrop-shape that many refer to as “shaped” implants. It is surprising to many that there are in fact two different shape options for breast augmentation. The majority of breast augmentations performed are done so by using round implants, and only about 30% use anatomical or what are known as shaped implants instead. The “shaped” implants have their own...