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Is a Mommy Makeover Worth It?
Posted January 12, 2016 in Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift, Breast Reduction, Liposuction Category, Mommy Makeover Category, Tummy Tuck CategoryWhile some women may be able t lose all their baby weight after having children, many women end up with a body that is drastically different from their pre-baby condition. Your hips may be wider, your previously perky and full breasts may be deflated and saggy, and your formerly tight tummy may be weak and […]
Breast Revision Surgery for Breast Implants
Posted December 2, 2015 in Breast RevisionFor most women, breast augmentation is a smooth process with satisfying results and no adverse reactions. However, for some women, complications may occur with breast implants. Board-certified plastic surgeon Robert J. Spies, M.D. has performed thousands of cosmetic breast operations with a very low incidence of complications. Nonetheless, when complications do occur for some patients, […]
Skin Care to Preserve, Prepare, and Maintain Healthy Skin
Posted October 20, 2015 in Healthy Lifestyle, Skin and Laser, Skin Care Products, Skin PeelsProper skin care is vital for men and women long after the distress of the acne-ridden teenage years has ended. A good skin care regimen will help preserve your youthful appearance so that you may avoid wrinkles, sagging, age spots, and discoloration for as long as possible. It will also help to prepare your skin […]
Three Unexpected Benefits of a Tummy Tuck
Posted September 29, 2015 in Tummy Tuck CategoryDespite our best efforts, diet and exercise may fail to help us achieve the body contours we desire. The lower abdomen is a common site for stubborn fat that won’t melt away, even for those who follow a strict diet and exercise regimen. If you’re interested in a well-toned midsection, Dr. Robert Spies performs tummy […]
The Importance of Nutrients for Healing After Surgery
Posted August 28, 2015 in Healthy Lifestyle, RecoveryCountless studies have shown that a healthy diet correlates to longevity and well-being, while a lack of vitamins and nutrients contributes to poor health, cancer, and disease. A healthy diet matters even more when the body is temporarily weakened by injury, sickness, or surgery. Surgery can dramatically improve your quality of life, but it is […]
Popular Cosmetic Surgery Procedures for Summer
Posted June 24, 2015 in Breast Augmentation, Laser Treatment, Liposuction CategoryWith summer getting ready to kick itself into high gear, you may feel that you aren’t as ready as you wanted to be for the season. Back in January, you probably thought you had plenty of time until swimsuit season, but time goes by quickly. Now, here you are, not bikini-body ready and frustrated that […]
Brow Lift vs. Eyelid Lift
Posted May 19, 2015 in Brow Lift, Eyelid SurgeryComparing Brow Lift and Eyelid Lift If you’re like most middle-aged individuals, you will eventually be plagued with wrinkles, loose skin, and sagging muscles around the upper portion of your face. With factors like sun exposure, gravity, and time itself taking their toll, your conditions will only worsen over time. To eliminate signs of aging […]
Enhance Your Breast Knowledge
Posted April 23, 2015 in Breast Augmentation, Breast Implants, Breast LiftDeciding Between Breast Augmentation and Lift Breast enhancement can come in all shapes and sizes; not every technique is ideal for every person. What is the same across the board, however, is the desire to reclaim a body that makes you feel confident. Breasts that you consider too small, asymmetrical, or misshapen can rob you […]
Turn That Frown Upside Down
Posted March 24, 2015 in Facelift CategoryRestore Youth to Your Face Projecting a youthful appearance becomes more difficult as we get older. This is due to factors such as sun exposure, smoking, and gravity that cause wrinkles and sagging skin to develop. What Causes the Face to Age? The skin is composed of thousands of tiny fibers made from a protein […]
The Effects of Electronic Cigarettes on Skin
Posted February 25, 2015 in Facelift Category, Home, Injectables and Fillers, Laser Treatment, Skin and LaserCorrecting Wrinkles Caused by Nicotine Over the past couple of years, electronic cigarettes have gained significant popularity. Many people view them as a healthier alternative to smoking. While quitting nicotine consumption altogether would benefit your health the most, avoiding smoking helps limit your exposure to cancer-causing carcinogens. Electronic cigarettes don’t contain the same toxins as […]
