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Jan

Plastic Surgery Addiction

Yes, “Plastic Surgery Addiction” is a very real problem. To improve the way they look, some people go under the knife again and again - and again, and again. In fact, people with a propensity for plastic surgery may obsessively go from doctor to doctor until they...

Jan

Implants Made in the USA

With Memorial Day approaching, I started thinking about this great nation and how I can try to support the business within it. As a consumer, I can choose products that are made in the USA - like locally grown fruits and vegetables. In addition, I can a...

Jan

Maintaining a Positive Body Image With Teenage Girls

A Mommy Makeover is a procedure that you need to make sure is understood and put in perspective by your children - especially your daughters. Young girls need to understand that you are not simply doing this because you “don't feel you are pretty enoug...

Jan

Will You Burn More Calories After a Mommy Makeover?

One of the questions I hear a lot from patients is regarding weight, weight loss, and calorie consumption/usage after Mommy Makeover surgery. Specifically, I had a patient ask recently, "Does healing from surgery burn calories? ". The recovery after any surgery involves a period o...

Jan

Sandra Bullock Talks About Motherhood

In a recent People magazine article, Sandra Bullock talked about when she felt (and feels) most beautiful. She said that she felt her best not in any specific role she portrayed on film, but in “the role of mother. ” Many of my patients echo th...

Jan

Explaining Your Mommy Makeover to Your Kids

So, you're thinking about a Mommy Makeover. Now, how do you explain all this to your kids? How do you tell them that Mommy won’t be able to pick them up or cuddle them for a while? Depending on their ages, there may be other challenges to discuss; things like how to m...

Jan

Dr. Mike’s Guide To Injectable Treatments

Injectable treatments such as neurotoxins (commonly just known as “Botox”) and dermal fillers are becoming more and more popular as introductory and maintenance anti-aging treatments. We get lots of questions about Botox, Restylane, Voluma, Dysport, and Juvederm in ou...

Jan

How to Really Clean Your Face With A Clarisonic

We are frequently asked the question, “What is your number one facial cleansing product? ” The answer at our Nashville plastic surgery office is always the Clarisonic cleansing brush. Number one. Hands down. The Clarisonic is a state of the art cleansing ...

Jan

Dr. Mike Issues Prescription – One Glass of Wine Daily!

Over the last few years, extensive studies have been performed demonstrating the health benefits of wine. Wine (especially red wine) has shown to promote a longer lifespan, improve mental health, protect against certain cancers, stave off diabetes and protect against heart diseas...

Jan

Restylane Silk for Natural Looking Lips

Adding volume to the lips and treating “smokers' lines” is nothing new, but Restylane has recently added a new option to its family of hyaluronic acid dermal fillers that could set the tone for expected outcomes when treating the lips. Restylane Silk is the only ...

Jan

Are Silicone Implants More Natural Than Saline?

The short answer to this question is very “muddy”- personal preference plays a large role in deciding which type of implant looks and feels more natural. However, we do have information from past patients as to the type of implant that more patients choose when consid...

Jan

The Six Best Skin Products For 20 Somethings

GET CLEAN You've had a long, late night and the last thing you want to do is wash your face before bed. But think about this: those layers of makeup can not only lead to breakouts, they can cause premature lines and wrinkles by trapping skin aging free radicals underneath a...

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