How to Provide Support During Recovery From Cosmetic Surgery Posted on January 25, 2022 By Monica Rodriguez It’s important to have a good support system during recovery from cosmetic surgery. Whether the person having surgery is a spouse, significant other, or friend, you are who they will turn to! So how can you help them? Attend as many appointments with them as you can. The consultation will go over all important information … Read More➝
Tips for Sound Sleep after a Cosmetic Procedure Posted on January 18, 2022 By Monica Rodriguez Getting plenty of rest after any surgery is important to help your body recuperate and get back to full strength. That may include afternoon naps, but it also means getting a restful night’s sleep without interruption. Trying to avoid sleeping on the sides and stomach can be challenging in the days and weeks after getting … Read More➝
What if I’m Prone to Keloid Scarring? Posted on January 11, 2022 By Monica Rodriguez Scars are like fingerprints: everyone has them but no two are alike. Some people scar so lightly that they can hardly be seen on their body, while still others can grow large angry looking scars, called keloids, from the smallest nick in the skin. Those who are prone to keloids are right to be cautious … Read More➝
Can Exercise Alone Reduce Your Breast Size? Posted on January 4, 2022 By Monica Rodriguez If you’re seeking relief from the physical strains of large, heavy breasts, attempting to reduce your breast size through dieting and exercise will likely provide limited results. While some patients may experience a mild improvement when they lose weight, dieting and exercise cannot address the anatomical factors that often cause excessive breasts, such as stretched … Read More➝
Wrinkles, Be Gone! How To Build Collagen & Elasticity At Any Age Posted on December 28, 2021 By Monica Rodriguez Collagen and elastin are essential proteins found in the body that have many important functions. These two proteins work together to give the skin its shape and firmness. As we start to age, our collagen and elastin production steadily decline. Weak collagen translates to aging, wrinkled skin, while weak elastic fibers contribute to sagging skin. … Read More➝
The Health Benefits of Plastic Surgery Posted on December 21, 2021 By Monica Rodriguez It’s easy to get caught up in the idea that plastic surgery is simply to meet your aesthetic goals, but for many people who choose to have plastic surgery -that is not the case. There are a wide variety of potential health benefits that plastic surgery can offer – and these are often benefits that … Read More➝
Life After Breast Augmentation, Now What? Posted on December 14, 2021 By Monica Rodriguez The hard part is over. You weighed your options, made your plan, and had the surgery. The toughest parts of recovery are behind you, and now you’re ready for the fun part – life with the breasts you’ve always wanted! But still, you have questions about day-to-day concerns. Here we offer a few answers. When … Read More➝
The Perfect Selfie: Chin & Neck Liposuction Posted on December 7, 2021 By Monica Rodriguez Not since the invention of mirrors, has anything made us more face-conscious than the “selfie.” Beside the ability to document our presence in the world at any given moment, the beauty of the selfie is that with it, you can look up, tilt your head just right, and flaunt your perfect angles! Of course, that … Read More➝
Diastasis Recti: The Belly Bulge That Won’t Budge Posted on November 30, 2021 By Monica Rodriguez Diastasis Recti is the partial or complete separation of the rectus abdominis, or “six-pack” muscles, which meet at the midline of your stomach. Diastasis recti is very common during and following pregnancy. This is due to the uterus stretching the muscles in the abdomen to accommodate your growing baby. One study found that up to … Read More➝
Does Breast Density Affect My Plastic Surgery Procedure? Posted on November 24, 2021 By Monica Rodriguez The last time you got your mammogram results, you may have noticed a small note about your breast density. If you are like 40 percent of women, it might have said something like, “Your breasts are heterogeneously dense, which may obscure small masses and may put you at greater risk of developing breast cancer in … Read More➝