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Stretch Marks Q&A
February 19, 2009 | 2 Minute Read
Is there any “truth” in using that Vitamin E or Coco Butter on yourself while you’re pregnant to diminish your stretch marks? Striae, or stretch marks, affect the majority (50-90%) of pregnant women. They occur when your skin cannot keep up with a rapid growth, […]
Skinceuticals- once you have tried it, can you really live without it?
February 12, 2009 | 3 Minute Read
Skincare products. A girl’s best friend . . . Or worst enemy! By Carol McKibben I’m sure like most people, you have spent time in the drug store, looking up and down the aisles of the multitude of products lining the shelves. Have you ever noticed […]
Summer Skincare
February 06, 2009 | 2 Minute Read
Everybody is aware of the fact that prolonged sun exposure will burn your skin. Not as many people know that it will also cause your skin to age faster. For summer skin care, it’s the same old story, now with more information. Protecting your skin from […]
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery @ Kids in the Kitchen Week
February 03, 2009 | 2 Minute Read
This is the first year Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery, Inc. will participate in the National Kids in the Kitchen Week (March 2009), and we’re thrilled to be involved!! Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery, Inc. will work with Junior League of Los Angeles (Beverly Hills/West Hollywood chapters) to […]
Will Fat Cells Grow Back After Liposuction?
February 02, 2009 | 2 Minute Read
Patients frequently ask me this question: Will fat cells grow back after liposuction? Gender, health, heredity, diet, and activity level are all factors in determining how much and where fat will be deposited on your body. When too much is deposited in specific areas for your […]
Love Your Skin
January 30, 2009 | 3 Minute Read
From Sandra, Medical Aesthetician: As Valentine’s Day approaches, I find myself thinking, ‘How much do people really love their skin?’ Do you ask yourself questions like, “What do I need for my skin? What products would suit me best? Or which professional procedure will work the […]
What’s the difference between liposuction of the abdomen and a tummy tuck?
January 28, 2009 | 2 Minute Read
Liposuction and Tummy Tuck are both procedures used in a mommy makeover. Liposuction of the abdomen removes excess deposits of fat under the skin of the abdomen, but does not remove excess skin. A tummy tuck (also called an abdominoplasty) removes excess fat and skin on […]
An Insider’s View . . .
January 27, 2009 | 2 Minute Read
From Dawn: I have worked in the Aesthetics industry for years, been to several clinics and met with many plastic and cosmetic surgeons in Los Angeles and Orange Counties, and there is something to be said about a “kind bedside manner” and humble demeanor. Dr. Gabriel […]
Botox for Sweating?!
January 26, 2009 | 2 Minute Read
I know Botox will get rid of wrinkles, but does it really stop you from sweating too? Yes, it’s true. A treatment of Botox can stop perspiration of the underarms for 6-8 months! Almost everyone knows that Botox is without peer in its ability to relax […]
Injectables & Fillers: the Fountains of Youth
January 26, 2009 | 5 Minute Read
Since I am a veteran of many experiences with injectables and fillers I thought I’d ‘fill’ you in on ‘the good, the bad, and the not so-much-fun’. Almost every doctor in Los Angeles these days has a syringe in hand and is ready to ‘stick it […]
Dr. Gabriel Chiu of Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery – A Facelift Without the Knife, Non Surgical Facial Sculpting
January 24, 2009 | 1 Minute Read
Click here to see the full story on L.A. Splash Magazine
SmartLipo . . . not so smart?
January 21, 2009 | 3 Minute Read
Much has been made about Smartlipo offering better results and faster recovery than other liposuction/liposculpture techniques. For the record, liposuction and liposculpture are essentially the same surgery… one just sounds fancier. Many doctors would say the same about Smartlipo. This has been a topic of much […]