There’s a belief that most everything ‘plant-based’ is good for you and good for your skin. Although whole plant foods are, in general, great for improving your skin and reducing aging, processed plant foods can be terrible for them. One good example is soy. When consumed in its natural form as edamame, it can be […]
Happy New Year! This year I’ve set as my intention (not a resolution, but an intention) over the next few weeks to share with you certain items that can uplevel your health. These holistic health products work and are specially chosen and given my stamp of holistic approval. This week we start with something that […]
Injectable fillers are the second most popular cosmetic treatment, after Botox. But with the plethora of fillers out there, how are you to know which one is the best for which area? Here are some tips. Feel free to print this out and bring it to your next injectable filler appointment! Lips: There are a […]
It’s almost 2019, so I thought this would be a good time to gather my thoughts and give you the inside scoop on what I predict is in store for us next year! So here are my Holistic Plastic Surgery Predictions for 2019. 7. Skin care will become simpler. The mecca of overdone skin care, South Korea, is […]
One question that my patients often ask me is, “How can I tell the difference between belly fat and belly bloat?” This is a pretty simple answer. Belly fat is something that doesn’t really change during the day. Fat doesn’t contract and expand much (with the exception of gaining a little water weight when eating […]
Technology is ruining our sleep. Our exposures to blue light, WiFi, 4G, radio waves, and dirty electricity can result in major sleep disturbances in ourselves and our children. With all this technology, is it no wonder that we are more stressed and less rested than ever before? Here are some simple tips to help reduce […]
What is the best injectable filler? This is a question I’m asked nearly every day. The answer is: It’s not that simple. Twenty years ago we had one injectable filler: collagen. Today we have a plethora of fillers, all with their own specific properties that make each one great for a certain part of the […]
Most men aren’t great at taking care of themselves. They like their status quo, even if it’s not good for their health and wellness. So with this in mind, I’ve compiled some simple health promoting tips for men which should be pretty easy for them to do: 1. Eat REAL food, not factory food – Many of […]
I’ve noticed a sharp uptick in the number of teens and young women calling and coming in to the office for consultations and treatments. As a general rule, at YPS we don’t see anyone under 18 for cosmetic procedures. But not all plastic surgeons agree with my policies. According to the Aesthetic Society, last year […]
Over the past several years, I’ve become friends with some of the top holistic health and beauty experts in the country. Many of these experts have been guests on my podcast, The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show, the most downloaded plastic surgery podcast in the country. At the end of each information-packed episode, I ask my guest […]
