At some point, every person faces hormonal imbalances. These first occur during the teen years when the body occasionally gets flooded with sex hormones as it learns to regulate. Certain life experiences, such as taking birth control pills or becoming pregnant, can affect hormone balance, as well. The last time many of us deal with… Read More »
Breast lift surgery has never received the same amount of attention as breast augmentation but that is not an indication of value. Studies demonstrate the efficiency and high satisfaction rate of breast lift surgery, and we get to see these effects first-hand through patients of our Columbus and Pittsburgh offices. While we are well aware… Read More »
Botox has been so widely used and talked about for the past decade that it’s hard to imagine anyone not knowing what this drug is and what it can do. Even if you haven’t tried it yet, chances are that you know Botox as an injectable wrinkle-reducer. You may even know how it works (by… Read More »
When we were young, many of us got a thrill out of watching Mom or Dad shave. For most of us, the concept of shaving was fascinating and the task seemed like fun. Once we reach adulthood and have been shaving for a few years, we discover that the practice can become quite the chore.… Read More »
Mommy makeover treatment is nothing new. The term has been tossed around so much that even someone in the throes of “mommy brain” has a pretty good idea of what this group of cosmetic surgery procedures can do. The thing about the whole mommy makeover concept is that as common as this treatment is, we… Read More »
Body contouring is nothing new, though the numerous new devices we have today might make it seem that way. Not long ago, if you wanted to eliminate stubborn pockets of fatty tissue, your best way to do it would be with liposuction. Even in the plastic surgery arena, there have been improvements in technique that… Read More »
Testosterone has been revered for the strength and virility the hormone provides for the average male. Even as far as we’ve come in medicine and technology, many people are still surprised to hear that the sex hormones we largely attribute to male and female characteristics exist in both sexes. Men need a small amount of… Read More »
The advancement of dermal fillers in the world of aesthetic medicine has had a profound impact on how we approach aging. With various products now available, it is easy to lean only in one direction. Usually, that is toward the products that may have nothing more than consistent or innovative marketing. Radiesse is one of… Read More »
Motherhood brings a plethora of new experiences into a woman’s life. Breastfeeding may be one of the very first. There isn’t much that can be done to completely prepare a new mother for the nuances of breastfeeding, including the way that this choice may alter the shape and size of her breasts. Is this a… Read More »
We talk a lot about hormones these days, but that doesn’t mean the Average Joe knows how to spot the signs of imbalance. Knowing where your hormones stand is an important matter. We now know that many of the conditions we relate to aging really have to do with hormone depletion and fluctuation, right down… Read More »