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 »
Fact: the human body is weird. If you’re anything like most of us, you’ve probably had moments where you wondered if that odd feeling, spot, or appearance is normal, or if something is seriously wrong with you. For women, this is particularly true. Our culture leads us to believe we should be naturally smooth, unblemished,… Continue Reading »
If you have been considering a breast augmentation but are concerned that getting implants now might impact your ability to breastfeed in the future, you aren’t alone; a lot of women share this concern. The results of this study, recently published in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, should ease your mind a bit. The results are… Continue Reading »
Having kids is a great adventure—often joyful, sometimes challenging, and totally worth it. But the effects of this adventure on your breasts and body—sagging, deflated breasts, stretched skin, and a still-bulging belly—are not necessarily things you want to keep as mementos. A mommy makeover can undo these changes, and many new moms can’t wait to… Continue Reading »
The post below is just one of many great resources you’ll find in The Scoop, our guide to a safe, successful cosmetic surgery experience. Choosing an experienced, board certified plastic surgeon is step one for a safe surgery and beautiful results. Step two? Follow the recovery instructions that your surgeon provides. With my own patients,… Continue Reading »
