February 19th, 2009 | Posted in: Skincare |
Vitamins for Skin Elasticity What vitamins should you take to keep young and elasticity in your skin? What types of skincare are good for you to keep from wrinkling or aging? There are two things that definitely decrease the skin’s elasticity, causing wrinkling and accelerated aging: smoking and the sun. If you want to […]
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February 19th, 2009 | Posted in: Skincare |
What’s the best type of sunscreen? We know about SPF, but should we look for more natural and less alcohol? If we get sunburned, what’s the best course of action to somewhat repair the damage? There are two types of ultraviolet (UV) rays. UVB will cause you to sunburn, while UVA will cause your […]
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February 19th, 2009 | Posted in: Skincare |
Stretch Marks Q&A 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, like pregnancy or rapid weight gain. […]
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February 12th, 2009 | Posted in: Skincare |
Skinceuticals- once you have tried it, can you really live without it? 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 […]
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February 6th, 2009 | Posted in: Skincare |
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 burning is a must, but most sunscreens are inadequate […]
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February 3rd, 2009 | Posted in: Community Involvement |
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery @ Kids in the Kitchen Week 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) […]
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February 2nd, 2009 | Posted in: Plastic Surgery |
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 liking, these trouble areas can be sculpted (liposuction and […]
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January 30th, 2009 | Posted in: Skincare |
From Sandra, Medical Aesthetician: Love Your Skin 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 best for my skin?” Well, as […]
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January 28th, 2009 | Posted in: Plastic Surgery |
What’s the difference between liposuction of the abdomen and a tummy tuck? 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 […]
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January 27th, 2009 | Posted in: Thoughts from Dawn |
An Insider’s View . . . 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 Chiu impresses me on […]
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