What is obesity? Obesity is the leading precipitating cause of many serious health conditions including but not limited to heart disease, stroke and diabetes. Many, if not most American adults are obese or overweight. The first line management of most of these serious health conditions is life-style modification, meaning diet and exercise. Losing 5-10% of your body weight can significantly …
Motherhood is a beautiful journey filled with joy and love. However, pregnancy and childbirth can bring about significant changes to a woman’s body, leaving some mothers feeling self-conscious and distraught about their post-pregnancy bodies. This is where mommy makeovers come into play, offering a transformative solution to address post-pregnancy changes comprehensively. The tummy tuck procedure can help boost confidence and …
Mommy makeovers have become a popular choice for mothers seeking to restore their pre-pregnancy bodies and rejuvenate their self-confidence. This transformative combination of procedures is designed to address common concerns such as breast changes, abdominal laxity, and stubborn fat deposits. Luckily, there are multiple surgeries and other procedures that can be explored to help boost your confidence and allow you …
by Louisa Agate, LMA Platelet-rich plasma is a concentrate of platelet-rich plasma protein that is derived from whole blood. It contains several different proteins that stimulate healing of soft tissue and joints. Initially, it was used to help support wound healing after certain injuries. PRP is used in aesthetic medicine to address wrinkles, volume loss, correct acne scars and stimulate …
One of the biggest concerns people have when planning their surgical procedure is how long their recovery will take and when they can expect to return to work and other activities. While recovery times can vary from person to person and will depend on the procedure performed, your lifestyle, the type of surgery you’ve undergone, and other factors that can …
By Dr. Krishna Vyas, M.D., Ph.D., M.H.S. Dermal fillers As we age, our faces naturally lose subcutaneous fat. The facial muscles are then working closer to the skin surface, so wrinkles become more apparent. Dermal filler or fat injections can be used to diminish facial lines and to restore volume in the face, helping patients to achieve a full, smooth, …
Looking or longing for an image you once had or always desired? Depending on what area of your body you’re focusing on, it could be the fullness and perkiness of the breasts you once had and enjoyed before having kids, the sharp jawline free of drooping jowls that once gave you a lot of confidence before a significant weight gain, …
Plastic surgeries are often advertised as a permanent solution to aesthetic problems. However, not all types of plastic surgeries are, in fact, permanent. Although some cosmetic surgeries deliver results that can last for a considerable amount of time, even for ten years or longer, the results will typically diminish over time, especially as the effects of aging take hold. On …
Have you heard of Fraxel treatments? Fraxel uses a fractionated laser technology to make micro-channels into the skin meaning that it uses a laser to penetrate a certain percentage of the area which encourages new growth and stimulates collagen production for up to 6 months after the treatment. The technician performing the treatment is able to adjust the settings depending …
Skin exfoliation and proper care is essential for the health and appearance of the skin. It’s a vital part of daily skincare routines. Exfoliating the skin helps to remove dead skin cells, dirt, oil, and gunk that might clog pores and cause skin outbreaks. It also stimulates the production of collagen that helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles and dull …