Most plastic surgeons and dermatologists believe that retinoids are the most proven anti-aging creams today. Retinoids can be divided into prescription-strength tretinoin (aka Retin-A) or over-the-counter strength retinol. So which one do you choose? Tretinoin has been vigorously tested and scientifically confirmed to thicken the skin, increase collagen, reduce fine lines, lighten sun spots, and even […]
There are a lot of fascinating and effective new things going on in holistic health and beauty today. Here are some of the most interesting for you to know about! 1. My Breast Friend – This is a new breast self-exam training model that teaches women to find even the smallest palpable lumps in their breasts. Especially […]
What is the most exciting new treatment since non-invasive fat reduction? Emsculpt is a new, non-invasive option to thicken muscle, reduce fat, and even narrow a diastasis recti (the separation between the abdominal muscles many women get after having children). It utilizes electromagnetic energy to stimulate your muscles to contract 20,000 times in one 30 […]
I hope you are having a good week! I recently met up with an old friend who’s begun to suffer the effects of memory loss. It was quite concerning. So I thought this week I’d share with you some tips on improving your brain and preventing memory loss. Although dementia is scary, the good news […]
If you follow me on Instagram, you probably know that I’ve spent the last several days attending the annual meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons in sunny San Diego. I was invited to give two lectures this year and had the pleasure of re-connecting with many of my plastic surgery colleagues, including my […]
Are you as sad as I am that summer is over? My kids started school this week, so we’re definitely on the threshold of Autumn! In this post I’d love to share with you the skinny on FAT. Yes, fat in your diet isn’t necessarily bad for you. In fact, certain fats are good for […]
How was your past week? I think this week I’ll take a break from giving health and cosmetic advice and instead tell you a little bit about what I’ve done recently. I’m actually writing this email at 12:11am riding first class (upgraded from coach – I never buy first class!) in a Delta plane 30,000 […]
I hope you’re having a great day. I recently returned from a conference in San Diego with some of the top holistic health practitioners in the United States. There are some interesting things happening, so I thought I’d share some with you. 1. Energy Healing – Have you ever wondered what a Reiki Master is? How about […]
It’s still summer, so cellulite is still on the minds of many women (and some men!) With that in mind, I thought I’d write a blog post about how to holistically treat this common issue. Surveys reveal that nearly 90% of women and 10% of men have cellulite. So what exactly is cellulite? Put simply, […]
The newest, most talked-about procedures in plastic surgery aren’t necessarily the best. I’ve been reminded about it lately from several patients who’ve had complications or “near-misses” from other doctors. So here are some of the hottest procedures in cosmetic surgery today… and why you should definitely avoid them. 1. The Lip Lift – There is a trend […]
