It seems that whenever a topic, idea, or type of treatment becomes exceedingly popular, myths about it are bound to develop. Breast augmentation is a prime example. This procedure was first developed more than 50 years ago, with the first silicone implant procedure performed in 1962. The procedure has evolved since that time. Also, over […]
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Sunscreen: We all know it’s important. We should all be wearing it every day and NOT JUST when we are out playing in the pool or on the golf course. What is the best kind to use? It’s confusing when there are approximately 1,000,000 product choices out there: What brand should I buy? Chemical vs. […]
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More than 7 million people in the United States underwent at least one Botox treatment last year. According to statistics, there was a 4% increase in the number of Botox treatment just from 2015 to 2016. If you’re not a part of this group of anti-agers, you may feel like you’ve missed out on something. […]
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Men and women of a certain age – especially women – struggle with weight maintenance. This isn’t necessarily due to overeating but to natural biochemical changes in metabolism that reduce the body’s ability to turn fat into fuel. In our Rancho Mirage office, patients can kick start their weight management with the proven hCG diet. […]
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Summertime is a time when we often think about freshening up. We are out more; we may want to hop on the whole #nomakeup trend that has continually gained popularity over the past year. The problem is, at a certain age, most women start to struggle with the progress of aging. On the one hand, […]
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If you’ve just entered your 20s, you may think you would never do anything cosmetic to your face, even Botox or fillers. Maybe it’s a philosophical stance, based on wanting to “age gracefully” or believing that youth is overvalued these days. You might feel like your skin has only improved since your teenaged acne years, […]
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When you go into your Cosmetic Surgeon’s office there are usually several certificates framed and hanging on the walls. Most of these are diplomas from medical school and residency training programs or Board Certification in a specific specialty but some of them are for membership and participation in professional organizations. When I look around my […]
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It’s that time of year we all want to look our best for the Holiday Season. Having glowing skin and an increased sense of confidence is a great gift you can give to yourself. Everyone should be doing a few basics to take care of their skin (and men, this means you too!): AM: wash, […]
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And it’s not “just” about a pink ribbon. So… what does this mean to you? Have you ever known someone with breast cancer? Do you have a history of breast cancer in your family? Are you doing regular self-breast exams? Are you up to date on your mammogram? Have you ever donated to or supported […]
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Those pesky frown lines that lie between the eyebrows have been treated and improved with Botox (and other similar medications) since the product was first FDA approved and widely introduced as a cosmetic agent in 2002. When you furrow your brow, you push the brows closer together. This action causes the skin between the brows […]
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