Plastic surgery blog: Breast implants; communication is key
Posted on June 8, 2017
The recent exposure of the French breast implant company PIP has put breast implants back in the news. A recent article in the Atlantic highlighted once again the warnings and risk associated with breast implants. According to the article experts warn, that breast implants are likely to need long-term care. Breast implants do not last a […]
Plastic surgery blog: Keep it secret if you want to lose weight
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We’ve all been told if you want to succeed in changing a habit, tell others and they will hold you accountable. Now,it seems as though, at least with dieting the opposite is true. If you want to succeed in losing weight do not tell anyone. According to the Los Angeles Times as human beings we have a […]
Plastic surgery blog: Don’t be fooled by great winter weather
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Who would not love a New Year’s Day with temperatures over 70°? Throughout Southern California, people were actively out and about exercising and enjoying the beautiful weather. According to the Orange County Register Huntington Beach pier and the surrounding beaches and boardwalk were abuzz with activity on Monday. Bicyclists, volleyball players, joggers, skateboarders and people running their […]
Plastic surgery blog: Pregnancy takes a toll
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Pregnancy takes a toll on a woman’s body and emotional state of mind. It can be both an exhilarating time as well as a stressful time for many women. A recent online article took exception to the media outlets that published a story concerning a woman with an eating disorder. According to the online article the media […]
Plastic surgery blog: Men Care about their appearance
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Men have been conditioned to believe that focusing on their appearance is a feminine trait. This is rapidly changing with a population that is getting older and less willing to accept the signs of aging. For men it’s not just about wrinkles on the face it’s about excess weight around the middle of their waistline, […]
Plastic surgery blog: The painless facelift… Does it deliver?
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It is not surprising that the painless facelift has become the cosmetic surgery darling of the past few years. Words like nonsurgical, noninvasive, painless, and affordable have dominated cosmetic surgery procedures marketing materials available on the Internet, television, and radio. Consumers have fallen for what appears to be an excellent alternative to a surgical facelift. […]
Plastic surgery blog: Will a cleanse be as effective as lipo?
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The New Year has filled the airwaves with celebrities who are endorsing a colon cleanse to begin the new year. The belief is that by cleansing the intestine it helps people rid the body of toxins that are ultimately unhealthy. According to a recent ABC news story colon cleansing has been around for centuries. It […]
Plastic surgery blog: Caffeine and weight loss
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The most popular weight loss products are the ones that do not require any work. Today, the shelves are full of products they claim to help consumers lose anywhere from 5 pounds to over 100 pounds. In many of these products consumers will find large doses of caffeine. According to a recentLos Angeles Times article caffeine […]
Plastic surgery blog: Sexy photos, not OK with gym members
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As the New Year is in the midst of its first full week, a controversy is brewing in nearby Orange County. According to the Orange County register the new ownership of LA sports club in Irvine has placed photos that many of the members feel are too racy, too suggestive, and too sexy. Equinox, the […]
PLastic surgery blog: Beauty spoofed ; laugh then what?
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Interestingly the media is able to keep us interested by showing us beautiful uncommon images. What is different and beautiful will always draw the eye. Some critics are adamantly opposed to what they refer to as exploitation using very thin models with beautiful chiseled faces. With technology, it is often a result of Photoshop and […]