Body Sculpting for Swimwear
We’ve all seen the ads: beautiful, slim models wearing gorgeous, expensive swimsuits. The catalogs come in the mail; the TV weight-loss ads push swimsuit-clad women touting their amazing results; and women’s magazines, lined up in the candy aisle at the grocery check-out, are chock-a-block with stunning women in bikinis. Inside, we realize that these are…
Continue ReadingFour Top 2018 Plastic Surgery Trends
As a Dayton cosmetic surgeon, I’m always eager to share the latest trends for physical improvements with my patients. The ASAPS (American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery) recently released their predictions for the hottest procedures and treatments for 2018. Here are four of them! Dermal fillers. My Dayton cosmetic surgery patients love dermal fillers as…
Continue ReadingNon-Surgical Facial Rejuvenation
Next to facial cosmetic surgery, nothing makes as big a difference in my Dayton cosmetic surgery patients’ facial appearance as injectables. What are injectables? They come in 2 categories: (1) Muscle Relaxers, like Botox® and (2) Wrinkle Fillers, such as Juvéderm, AlloDerm and Fat Transfer. What are they made of, what do they do, and…
Continue ReadingToward A Healthier Spring!
How are those New Year’s Resolutions going? By this time, many of us have, unfortunately, slid back into some of our old habits! If you’ve made changes in your lifestyle, congratulations! It’s not always easy but it’s always worth it! Here are some tips to give you a healthier Spring! 1. Eat Green Studies show…
Continue ReadingDo You Need Sunscreen in the Winter?
It might seem logical to ditch your sunscreen since winter skies are typically overcast compared with the rest of the year. I’m sure you know that the reflection of the sun’s rays on snow packs a powerful punch but did you know that up to 80% of the sun’s rays can reach your skin on…
Continue ReadingSurprising Benefits of Exercise
Did you add, “Get more exercise” to your list of New Year’s Resolutions? Most people do. While it’s common knowledge that “exercise is good for you,” and most of us know that it helps keep our bodies healthy, many of us aren’t familiar with the way that exercise affects the brain and contributes to emotional…
Continue ReadingCould Inner Thigh Liposuction Benefit You?
Liposuction to remove excess fat on the inner thighs is an excellent solution for patients who wish to have a space between the thighs, both for appearance and to eliminate rubbing of the thighs, which can be uncomfortable. My Southwest Michigan patients undergoing inner thigh liposuction often decide to also treat the inner knee area…
Continue ReadingBREAKING NEWS: Does Santa Have Gynecomastia?
This must be true—I read it on Twitter! According to Santa’s personal physician, Dr. Nick Weihnachtsstrumpf, Santa may be suffering with gynecomastia—also called man boobs, moobs, and other unfortunate terms. Is this possible?? Gynecomastia is often tied to obesity, and we know that Santa is carrying a few extra pounds. But did you know that…
Continue ReadingEmerging Technologies: Fat Grafting, PRP and Stem Cell Therapy – The Latest Research
I recently returned from the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery World Congress on Liposuction. The program was held in Chicago and was entitled, The Magic of Fat. Scientific and practical applications of fat, as well as new treatment options, were discussed. We have been involved in fat grafting for approximately 20 years and are fully…
Continue ReadingDermaplaning 101
Dermaplaning, also called dermablading, is similar to microdermabrasion in that it removes surface skin cells to both expose new, younger skin cells and also prompt the skin to produce more collagen and elastin, the building blocks of young skin. This gentle, safe exfoliation is suitable for all skin types. What is Dermaplaning? Using a sterile…
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