The Brazilian butt lift, or BBL, is a procedure that has gained popularity over the years due to patients wanting fuller, more shapely buttocks. This technique involves harvesting fat from one area of the body, such as the abdomen or flanks, via liposuction and transferring it into the buttocks. Although this procedure is offered by […]
If you’re over 40 years old, you may have heard your Mom and her friends maybe whispering about another woman who they thought “had some work done.” It was scandalous. Shameful. Psychologists said those people were depressed and “suffered from clinically low self-esteem.” If you’re under 40, particularly in your early 20s, you’re probably wondering, […]
Most cosmetic treatments, whether it is a surgical procedure or injections of Botox, will have some bruising as a side effect. But there are ways to help shorten the duration of bruising during recovery from either surgical or non-invasive cosmetic treatments. Why bruising occurs When an incision or injection is made, much more is going […]
The popularity of dermal fillers is based in their immediate results and little to no downtime. Like Botox, filler injections are known as lunchtime procedures because you can have your session at lunch and return to work immediately afterwards. Dermal fillers help improve the overall appearance of the face by filling in volume-deficient areas such as […]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I just got my reminder notice from West Valley Imaging to schedule my annual mammogram and I thought it would be really good timing (October!) to write about how important mammograms are to breast cancer early detection. While our practice does not provide primary care or treat breast cancer, […]
We are now in the throes of Summer 2011 and our Las Vegas heat is reminding everyone to finally think about what our intense sun is actually doing to our skin! It is way past time to think about sun block. Sun protection is, however, one of the least understood principles in beauty care and […]
