One of the most fun parts about working at our office is seeing Christy Ledford’s patients come to the front desk, absolutely glowing, after she works her magic in the skin care room. With eight years working as a Licensed Aesthetician, Christy has a wealth of advice on the do’s-and-don’ts of great skin. So when we … Read more
I think all of us are looking for ways to look better, slow down the aging process, and improve our facial appearance. Recently, I read an interesting article in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal about the lines on your face and how they are influenced by the position in which you sleep. Expression Wrinkles vs. Sleep Wrinkles … Read more
Dr. Reath recently sat down to talk with one of our patients after his very first Botox treatment. He was kind enough to share his experience. He took some great before and after pictures documenting his results 24 hours and 72 hours after his treatment. To see them, scroll down to the end of the … Read more
One of the operations I have always loved to do is a tummy tuck, (also known as an abdominoplasty). I really get a charge out of helping a mother restore the shape of her abdomen after she has brought one or more children into this world. There have certainly been modifications over the years in how … Read more
Happy, sad, or a bit of both — “milestone moments” are when we could all use a bit of extra self-confidence. If you have a big event in your future, my staff put together this video just for you. From CoolSculpting to Botox to skin care treatments, here’s our video planning guide for getting ready, … Read more
Recently, there has been a lot of chatter about fungal (or mold) infections in saline-filled breast implants. In fact, I have had a few patients contact me with concerns regarding this. The fundamental question: Should you be worried about having a fungal infection or mold in your saline breast implants? For almost everyone the answer … Read more
Inspired by my recent blog post, our office staff has created a short video about deciding whether or not to add to your assets with plastic surgery. The bottom line: Be careful when chasing ever-changing fashion trends, particularly if you are planning to surgically alter your body. Remember body ideals are trends and trends will inevitably change. Beauty, however, will … Read more
May is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month. With the upcoming holiday weekend, it’s a good time to reflect on the importance of protecting your skin from the sun in situations you may not have considered. There are certainly times where your exposure to the sun is greater than in others. Some of these you are already aware of … Read more
When women are having surgery to improve the appearance of their breasts, one of the concerns is how the shape of the nipple and areola will change. Specifically, does having breast implants affect the shape and size of the areola? And, because inquiring minds want to know, I will discuss this. (I was going to … Read more
Any skin care expert will tell you that the order in which you use your skin care products is key to getting the results you want ― that means in the morning too. We’ve put together the 2nd of this 2 part video series for layering your products properly. That’s right: this is about to make your morning … Read more