The phrase “tummy tuck” is a fairly cute name for what is actually a very involved surgical procedure. Even the word “tuck” implies that the surgery is a quick and simple process. This is not at all the case; abdominoplasty requires care and precision to achieve an excellent surgical result.* At my practice in Denver, […]
Archives for August 2012
Why I Decided to Include JUVÉDERM® at Our Medspa
As much as I love sharing about the benefits of BOTOX® Cosmetic at our Denver medspa, it does have its limitations. Is it FDA-approved to temporarily treat frown lines and crow’s feet?* Absolutely. Can it handle all types of facial wrinkles, or plump up thin lips? Unfortunately, no. Although BOTOX is a muscle relaxer that […]
Before and After: Looking at a C.L.A.S.S. Tummy Tuck
The C.L.A.S.S. tummy tuck is a procedure I’ve pioneered in order to achieve optimum body contouring results,* combining liposuction with an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck). Before deciding whether a C.L.A.S.S. tummy tuck may be right for you, however, it’s often helpful to look at some before and after photos from other Denver tummy tuck patients who […]
BOTOX® Is a Brand Name
So many brands are now household words – how many times have you asked for a Kleenex instead of a tissue, or a Coke instead of a soda? The trouble is, if brand is diluted enough, it will lose its legally protected copyright status, so companies with big brands put a lot of work in […]
Breast Surgery Revision
Sometimes after a breast augmentation, women may be unhappy with the results. Yet, they may be hesitant to consider committing to breast surgery revision. This can happen for several reasons: Anxiety about going through another major surgery, especially if it hasn’t been very long since the initial augmentation Feelings of distrust toward cosmetic surgeons in […]
Liposuction vs. Fad Diets
Even with all the research available today, many people still try fad diets to slim their look. The fact is that the vast majority of these diets don’t work at all, and none can provide you with the targeted slimming you can achieve through liposuction.* The idea behind crash-style diets is that they force the […]
The Future of Breast Augmentation
Currently, we use saline or silicone gel breast implants when performing breast augmentation at our Denver clinic. But a recent study published in the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery suggests that using Adipose Stem Cells (ASCs) may be used in the future to perform augmentation without implants. How ASCs Work Adipose Stem Cells eventually turn […]
Tummy Tuck Recovery Tips
For our patients in Denver, the ease and comfort of the healing process after a tummy tuck can be largely dependent upon how well you prepare beforehand.* Although you can only do so much to influence how fast your body heals, there are definitely steps you can take to make sure that your recovery is […]
The Dangers of Cheap Cosmetic Surgery
There are several Denver cosmetic surgery clinics, and they offer a variety of price ranges. Many patients may see a lower price tag advertised in print or online and think that they can save a bundle. The truth is, plastic surgery is one service where bargain shopping rarely pays off. Getting What You Pay For […]
3 Ways We Make Your First Visit Easy
We know that considering plastic surgery can be overwhelming and a little bit frightening, too. We work to ensure that your first visit to our Denver plastic surgery office is not only made easy but that you will be able to get answers to your questions and be allowed to feel at ease throughout your […]