Cosmetic surgery isn’t as hush-hush as it once was—now it seems like everyone from your favorite celeb to your neighbor is openly sharing whatever they’ve had done. But how many people are having plastic surgery? And what procedures are the most popular? If you’ve been wondering, good news: the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)… Continue Reading »
Having cosmetic surgery? Want the very best results possible? Of course you do—choosing an experienced, award-winning plastic surgeon like Dr. Clark is half the battle, but the other half comes down to how well you take care of yourself and how well you follow instructions after surgery. If you’re like most of our patients, you’re… Continue Reading »
Despite the fact that over half of the population is composed of women, the topic of female anatomy has traditionally been considered taboo by many—and the word “vagina” is often whispered in hushed tones. Thankfully, times are starting to change, and more and more women are opening up about their sexual health. With this increasing… Continue Reading »
No one likes sweating under their arms. But there’s sweating (you just finished a killer spin class), and there’s hypohidrosis—a clinical condition in which a person sweats excessively, not just after working out, but also during routine activity, and often in copious amounts. As our Sacramento MiraDry patients who used to suffer from underarm hypohidrosis… Continue Reading »
Ever wondered, “how much cosmetic surgery do people have?” Well, we do (it’s kind of in our job description), and we anxiously await cosmetic surgery statistics every year. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons 2017 stats are now official, so let’s take a look. For surgical procedures, breasts did the best (yet again) Topping the… Continue Reading »
If there ever was a reason to glam up, getting married tops the list! Our Granite Bay Cosmetic Surgery team loves helping brides, grooms, and their crews get wedding-ready, so we made a guide just for you! Whether you’re contemplating dramatic changes or just want to max out your marital glow, the info below will… Continue Reading »
When referring to cosmetic injections, a lot of people call everything BOTOX, the way they call all adhesive bandages “Band-aids.” It’s just simpler that way. But just like Band-aid is only one brand of bandage, BOTOX is a specific brand name injectable—there are loads to choose from: Juvéderm, Restylane, Radiesse, Sculptra, Dysport, Voluma, etc…whew. Overwhelmed… Continue Reading »
Find yourself resorting to T-rex arms in the office to hide chalk marks on your dark blouse, despite dropping top dollar on the nth type of antiperspirant that failed to work? We’ve been there, and we agree—you’ve got more important things to worry about than underarm sweat and deodorants ruining your outfits and putting a… Continue Reading »
Menopause has its perks—no more tampons! No more birth control! Unfortunately, the rapid hormonal changes that occur when our ovaries go out of business can have a much less welcome effect on your appearance. Extra pounds creep on so easily, skin feels drier, our faces look a little more drawn, and oh, the sagging! Seemingly… Continue Reading »
A speedy breast augmentation recovery starts and finishes with you: first, choosing an experienced plastic surgeon; second, doing your best to be in optimal health before surgery and lastly, following your post-op care instructions! In between, your plastic surgeon’s training and skill come into play—and I use techniques to not only ensure a safe surgery… Continue Reading »
