There is no shortage of sunny days around here in Southern California. While we’re not on the coast, almost any day could be a pool day. That’s part of what makes the Palm Desert area so popular among Snowbirds who love getting away from the cloudy, rainy, or snowy weather elsewhere! Still, even if you’re […]
Having cosmetic surgery of any kind is a big decision. Just about every procedure that a surgeon performs, they do so through incisions that can be well hidden with clothing. The tummy tuck is no exception. Dr. Lombardo is well aware of the nature of healing and how scar tissue forms to repair any kind […]
In the Hemingway novel The Sun Also Rises, one character asks another, “how did you go bankrupt?” The second character responds, “gradually, then suddenly.” While the wording we use may be different. We aren’t all Hemingways, after all! However, the overarching theme about aging often seems to mirror this expression. One day, we think we […]
As a woman, your body will change in profoundly unique ways that are entirely different than the men in your life. You know this, and yet it can be frustrating to see a man hold on to more muscle mass and “shape” than your body seems capable of. After having children, raising children, or simply […]
It’s warming up out there and now is the perfect time to transition your routine for spring skin! Higher temperatures can lead to lower energy and less activity. How do you stay feeling, and looking, great this spring and into the summer? Dr. Lombardo has some great tips to surviving the warmer temperatures and staying on top […]
We may not have to deal with the below-zero temperatures that are hitting other parts of the country this time of year, but we may wake up some days wishing it were summer already. Rancho Mirage and the Palm Springs areas are magnificent during the winter months, barely dipping below 70 degrees. This is why […]
Enhancing your appearance should be an exciting experience, not one during which you are worried about undesirable results. To help you navigate your cosmetic surgery journey, we’ve put together a few suggestions to avoid unnecessary stress and worry. What To Look For In a Surgeon There are a few critical things that you want to […]
The midsection is notoriously difficult to tone and tighten once it has gone awry. The muscles and skin that cover the abdominal area are susceptible to numerous changes. With age, the skin loses resilience and can sag. With weight changes and pregnancy, the abdominal muscles stretch and loosen. These changes can be immensely difficult to […]
As we age, we learn that lines and wrinkles may actually be on the mild side when it comes to beauty concerns. Without the continual renewal and production of new collagen and elastin, our skin starts to loosen and sag. These conditions can exacerbate the appearance of lines and creases and then some. Perhaps an […]
Fatty tissue under the jaw, referred to as a double chin, is a pretty common problem. People of all ages complain about this issue, which we call submental fullness. It doesn’t matter if your weight is right where you want it and within a healthy range. It doesn’t matter if you eat well and work […]
