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 »
Ever wondered if plastic surgeons also get the procedures they perform on others? You might be surprised at just how often the answer is yes. Just like any other type of patient, many plastic surgeons choose to keep their procedures private—and that’s absolutely their right. But in my experience, being open about the procedures I’ve… Continue Reading »
Feeling extra-stressed lately? Consider swapping your solo run for a group sweat sesh. It’s no secret that having a bestie by your side as you’re cranking out miles on the road or reps in the gym can make things more fun, but now we’ve got real evidence that exercising with others (even people you don’t… Continue Reading »
It’s hard to imagine doing anything sporty without a sports bra. It’s so key we’d say forgetting your sports bra at home is a legit excuse for skipping a workout. But prior to 1977, athletic women had to make do with doubling up, ace-bandaging, or otherwise making a makeshift contraption to control bounce. It was… Continue Reading »
When life get’s crazy, it’s easy to skip skincare in favor of swiping on concealer, eyeliner, and lip gloss before you race out the door. As a mom of two, plastic surgeon and owner of a thriving cosmetic practice, I know first-hand the definition of busy—and I totally get that some tasks have to go… Continue Reading »
We recently celebrated National Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day, opening our doors to the intelligent, kind, and beautiful daughters and nieces of Granite Bay Cosmetic staff. As a woman-owned, women-staffed business, we felt this was the perfect opportunity to show these girls just how badass women are—and that they can do absolutely… 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 »
