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This summer, when you relax by the pool or tackle another round of golf, make sure that you have adequate protection against the sun’s harmful rays. A common misconception is that a sunscreen with a high SPF (sunburn protection factor) is all you need for protection. It’s true, a product with an SPF of 15 […]
The official end of summer is almost here. But the effects of the summer sun on your skin — wrinkles, brown spots, and skin discoloration — could be with you for quite some time. If you’re looking for a quick and effective remedy that will restore your fresh, healthy appearance before the holidays, a CO2 […]
Amy was 18 years old, attractive, a good student, and about to enroll in the college she always dreamed of attending. She was also miserable. For a young woman with a size six body, Amy had unusually large breasts. That condition made her extremely self-conscious throughout high school. People would stare at her; boys would […]
Nothing lasts forever. That adage applies to breast implants, too. When a woman makes the important decision to have her breast augmented, she also needs to consider the possibility of future implant revision surgery. In most cases of augmentation, the patient will need at least one additional/revision surgery in her life. Now, there are cases where implants last […]
These days it may seem odd when a woman wants to have her breast size reduced. After all, in the U.S. breast augmentation was the most popular cosmetic surgery in 2014. But the reality is that for women with overly large breasts, life is negatively impacted on a daily basis by their breasts. In these […]
Chemical peels are one of the oldest cosmetic procedures. Ancient Romans and Egyptians used them for royalty who desired smoother, more beautiful skin. Chemical peels are one of the most popular cosmetic procedures in the world today because they offer nearly immediate results and can be performed as an outpatient procedure. Why you should get a chemical […]
Shaving unwanted hair is time-consuming and cumbersome and you’re never really smooth after it’s all over! And, did you know that when you shave, you are causing trauma to your skin? That’s because shaving causes micro-injuries that can irritate your skin. The only way to truly achieve that youthful, baby-soft skin is with laser hair removal. So are […]
With the internet at your fingertips, you may decide the most efficient way to find a doctor, including a plastic surgeon, is online. While that’s a great starting place, you have lots more to consider than who has the best website. First, realize that not every surgeon who does breast augmentation, for example, has the same training—or […]
Over the last 20 years, there has been extensive research performed on breast implants. Clearly, women have enjoyed and benefited from these devices. As clinical studies continue, plastic surgeons and the FDA continue to learn more about breast implants and their potential health effects. How Implants Came to Be I’d like to review the history of how […]
When Dr. Gurley began her Gurley Glow® skincare line, she envisioned a line of products that could not only help patients reverse some of the damage due to aging, sun exposure, acne, and smoking. She also wanted to help her patients avoid future facial surgeries. Providing her patients with her bespoke skincare meant that she could better control […]
Have You Fallen out of Love with Your Breast Implants? You don’t have to live with your implants if they no longer are complimenting you, or if they are uncomfortable, too big, too far apart, too high, too low, ruptured, or uneven. There are many reasons why women no longer desire their implants after breast augmentation and breast implant removal surgery is on […]