Let’s be honest: tradition demands a little indulgence and a lotta gratitude for the things that bring us together year after year. The holiday season is upon us once again, complete with flavorful foods, rich desserts, and high-calorie beverages. Between office parties, school events, and holiday gatherings, it can be challenging to maintain a healthy diet […]
Down-sizing Can Be Delightful! The life-changing impact of breast reduction surgery cannot be overstated for women who struggle with disproportionately large breasts. In addition to feeling self-conscious and uncomfortable, other reasons for breast reduction surgery include a desire to: Reduce the stress the neck, shoulders, and back Improve posture Make exercising, and even breathing, easier […]
Botched plastic surgery: it’s like watching a train wreck and you can’t look away. The media is full of images of cosmetic procedures gone wrong, for both celebrities and the general public alike. There is something strangely fascinating about plastic surgery that has not gone as expected. But we should not lose sight of the […]
With Autumn upon us, Here’s How to Have Perfectly Kissable Lips! The best 5 tips for sensuous lips that we know of are: Exfoliate: Get rid of dry dead skin! Make your own exfoliant at home: mix 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp of honey, and 1 tsp of melted coconut oil. Hydrate: Drink plenty of water to […]
Plastic Surgery Information (and Misinformation) It’s never been easier to gain access to large volumes of plastic surgery information online about all types of cosmetic procedures. Unfortunately, there is also an abundance of inaccurate blog posts, videos, and “reports”. Evaluating Plastic Surgery Options All too often, unscrupulous businesses make fraudulent claims using slick marketing materials about procedures […]
Cosmetic Procedures are on the Rise: Who is Doing What (and Where)? At the beginning of 2016, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) reported that Americans spent more than 13.5 billion dollars on combined surgical and nonsurgical procedures in the year prior. Not surprisingly, both Dr. Restifo and Dr. Mao have seen a […]
Deciding to have cosmetic surgery is an intensely personal process, unique for every individual. Most people considering cosmetic surgery have been unhappy with some part of their physical appearance for quite some time. For some the goal is to turn back the clock, while others seek to correct physical issues that have affected their self-esteem […]