Ask any of my patients and staff and they’ll tell you that I’m a total nerd when it comes to healthy living. And I have to admit, one glance at my bookshelf proves them right. From sticking to a whole foods, organic diet to using top quality skincare to sipping from my BPA-free GBC cup,… Continue Reading »
When it comes to “spring cleaning” tips for your skin, face or body, that’s our specialty (just give us a call). When it comes to your home, your relationships, your sanity—well, there are plenty of resources in Granite Bay to show you how to spring clean those areas, including the beautiful person reading this right… 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 »
Guess what? If you want beautiful skin, the stuff you put in your body probably matters just as much as what you put on it. As Granite Bay skincare professionals who spend our days helping patients find the right stuff to put on their skin, you might think that’s a strange thing for us to… Continue Reading »
We’ve got a new secret weapon to help you get glowing, healthy skin, and her name is Stacie. A bona fide skin care expert and Aesthetician Extraordinaire, Stacie has over 20 years of experience working in the medical and aesthetic dermatology setting. Now, she’s at GBC! Stacie provides a full range of peels, facials, and… 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 »
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 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 »
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 »
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 »
