Posted October 26, 2011 in Cosmetic Injectables, Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty), News & Research
There has been a lot of hype about the importance of baby boomers to the plastic surgery market. A recent online industry article referenced a Los Angeles Times article highlighting the fact that Generation X (who are in their 40s) are very much a part of the plastic surgery market as well. Many from this generation feel […]
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Posted October 25, 2011 in News & Research
It turns out that your mother’s advice to drink plenty of water to stay healthy may actually have merit. According to the Los Angeles Times a recent French study found that patients who drink less than a couple of glasses per day of water could be significantly increasing their chances of having high blood sugar, which could […]
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Posted October 25, 2011 in Breast Augmentation, Breast Implants, News & Research
The FDA states that silicone breast implants are safe. The food and drug administration’s center for devices met for two days this summer to discuss testimony about silicone breast implants and determine their safety. The FDA official Dr. William Maisel confirmed that silicone implants have been deemed safe ever since 2006 and they continue to […]
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Posted October 24, 2011 in Uncategorized
It is quite difficult to maintain a positive attitude with information overload a 24-hour occurrence. A recent Reader’s Digest article offered some helpful tips on maintaining a healthy and positive attitude. According to the article no matter how hard things become, there are ways to approach your situation that can make it less burdensome. You should express gratitude. Be mindful […]
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Posted October 23, 2011 in Uncategorized
Aging does not have to be an unpleasant experience. A recent industry online article pointed out the reasons our attitude towards aging have so much to do with how we feel and our level of self-esteem. Vivian Diller, a psychologist, former model and dancer as well as the co-author of the book “Face It: What Women Really Feel […]
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Posted October 20, 2011 in News & Research, Recovery, Recovery Tips
The abuse of prescription pain medications has become fairly common as far as media coverage is concerned. According to ABC news, Vicodin and other narcotic pain medications from the schedule 3 class are under review to be moved to a more tightly controlled schedule 2 class. Some medical professionals feel that the tighter controls may prevent those […]
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Posted October 19, 2011 in News & Research
America has labeled itself the melting pot and Los Angeles is known as a city of cultural diversity. Perhaps, that is why an exhibit called ”Beauty CULTure” on display here is such a treat. According to CNN correspondent Alana Dawson, our beauty icons have become more diverse, a topic she wrote about after visiting the “Beauty CULTure” […]
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Posted October 18, 2011 in Breast Lift, Non-Surgical Procedures, Uncategorized
Consumers are notorious for hoping to find easy solutions to complex problems. Post pregnancy bloating and excess abdominal skin is a common problem for new mothers. According to a recent ABC news story a new garment promises to return a woman to her prepregnancy figure. The garment known as a belly wrap is designed to be […]
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Posted October 18, 2011 in Uncategorized
Women choosing breast augmentation often find conflicting opinions as to whether the implant should be placed in front of the muscle, and under the breast tissue, or beneath the muscle, between the ribs and the muscle. The trend lately has been in favor of placing most implants beneath the muscle. However, there are exceptions when […]
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Posted October 17, 2011 in Breast Augmentation, Liposuction, Preparing for Surgery, Smartlipo®
The economy has finally shed some attention on plastic surgery and unqualified doctors performing surgical procedures. According to the Los Angeles Times the woman who is being highlighted in the new American Society of Plastic Surgeons campaign against unqualified doctors performing plastic surgery, is from California. Unfortunately, she suffered a horrible blow when she awoke to find that she […]
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