Aesthetic tastes have shifted since the 80s and 90s, and many people now favor healthy curves over ultra-lean silhouettes. As such, gluteal fat transfer procedures, more commonly known as Brazilian butt lifts, have become very popular. This procedure enhances the size and shape of the buttocks using a patient’s own fat as a filler. Fat… Continue Reading »
In recent years, interest in lip enhancement has noticeably increased, with more and more women looking for ways to safely give their lips a little extra va-va-voom. While Kylie Jenner and her notorious pout surely played a part in the uptick of patients wanting to enhance their lips, fans recently noticed that Jenner’s lips weren’t… Continue Reading »
In a world full of extreme couponing and closeout sales, many people expect to save in all areas of life, including cosmetic surgery. In recent years, patients have traveled to find deals on breast implants, tummy tucks, and Brazilian butt lifts—but it’s important to understand the dangers of medical tourism before purchasing a plane ticket…. Continue Reading »
Throw your hands up in the air like you just don’t care! Summer is officially here, and miraDry® is your warm weather essential. Don’t “pit out” with embarrassing stains on your clothing. Instead, get a miraDry treatment (or two, for some) and kick sweat and odor to the curb! miraDry is the first and only… Continue Reading »
“Where did my youthful smile go?!” A lot of my patients ask me what they can do to improve their smiles—after all isn’t a happy and youthful smile something that we all want? Over time, it’s normal for the upper lip to lose volume. This can result in a longer, thinner appearance that can impact… Continue Reading »
It’s a rare few who can claim they haven’t snapped a series of selfies in an attempt to capture that perfect angle—or cringed in horror when a certain position highlighted a double chin or made you question if your nose is truly that big. With an uptick in requests for rhinoplasty to improve selfies across… Continue Reading »
The thought of slipping on a tank top or bikini whenever, wherever without ever worrying about unwanted hair showing…it’s mighty nice. And laser hair removal can help you get there—if it’s done properly. If you’re a newbie to laser hair removal, you likely have a ton of questions about the process: how long does it… Continue Reading »
If you’re considering the Obalon swallowable balloon to help you lose weight, you’re no doubt curious about the procedure, what it feels like, and most importantly, if it works! We think there’s no better source for answers than the patients who’ve already tried Obalon for themselves. We debuted Obalon at LJCSC in early 2017 and… Continue Reading »
Welcome to the third and final installment of our “which treatment?” skincare series! This time, we tackle the wonderful world of injectables, plus other top treatments aimed at reducing wrinkles and ultimately achieving a more youthful appearance. Wrinkles top many a list of age-related concerns, hence the myriad of products available to counteract them. But… Continue Reading »
Aging, weight gain, weight loss, pregnancy, childbirth—our bodies go through a lot over the years, and change is inevitable. Unfortunately, some things don’t change in ways we would like. If this sounds familiar, you might relate to the woman in this Women’s Health Magazine story who opted for vaginal reconstruction after having three children. The… Continue Reading »
