Almost a century after American President Woodrow Wilson asked the nation to give thanks to all mothers on May 14, 1914, we are still celebrating Mother’s Day in May. Maybe it’s the may flowers that make May the perfect month to thank Mom? For most of us it’s just a given, mid-May is all about […]

Non-surgical fat-freezing technology for body contouring has been around for years under different names. Perhaps you’ve heard of Coolsculpting (a trademark of Zeltiq Aesthetics, a subsidiary of Allergan). Their newest model is the Coolsculpting Elite. The concept behind fat-freezing for body contouring is to bring the temperature of an area of troublesome fat to very […]

1. Varicose veins, and their variants, are very common. Nearly one quarter of US adults have them, and if you include small red spider veins (telangectasias) it’s more than 80% of people who have these, and nobody likes having them. They affect men and women, and are most common on the legs. Essentially, a varicose […]

With time comes wisdom, perspective, and often, sagging upper arms. I remember that as a young boy I enjoyed playing with the loose skin under my grandmother’s arms. Looking back, I realize what a good sport she was to allow her grand children to play with her “bat wings”. Dips, triceps extensions, and a healthy […]

It used to be that fitness and weight were directly associated. If you had curves, or a little cushioning, you couldn’t be considered to be in shape. Fortunately, scientific knowledge has progressed and it is now recognized that you can be in good cardiovascular condition even with some extra weight. However, sometimes even if you […]

A tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty, is a surgical procedure that can get rid of your loose and saggy abdominal skin and give you the flatter and tighter looking mid-section you want. If you have experienced major weight loss that has left you with loose stomach skin, or have noticeable sagging abdominal skin due […]

Liposuction is a permanent fat reduction procedure. Yes permanent. Fat cells located under the skin are mechanically removed using a vacuum. The fat (lipo) is literally suctioned away. The vacuum attachments are called cannulas and are quite narrow. That’s why the procedure can be done with only a tiny poke rather than a big incision. […]

Uneven breasts are nothing to be ashamed of. It is perfectly normal for women to have two slightly differently shaped or sized breasts, and around 50% of women in this world are said to have breast asymmetry. However, there are times where the difference in size or shape affects a woman’s self-esteem. Studies have indicated […]

Trim, Tailored, and Tucked: Getting a sexy figure after pregnancy or weight loss. Skin can stretch and shrink. You can gain weight, then lose it, then gain it back (sound familiar?) and your skin stays put. It’s like yoga pants. Your skin moves with you and stays form fitting. But there is a limit. If […]

Laser hair removal is one of the most common cosmetic procedures across the US, and it can benefit both men and women equally. It’s perfect for those who are no longer satisfied with shaving, plucking, and waxing unwanted hair in a variety of locations all over the body. How Does Laser Hair Removal Work? Most […]