With summer in full swing and people everywhere heading outdoors to bask in the summer sunshine, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has declared July “UV Safety Month.” UV, or ultraviolet, rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation that is emitted by everything from welding torches to tanning beds to – you guessed it – the sun. In … Read More
Ready… Set… SPRING!
With a bizarre winter that gave us everything from Arctic surges to record heat, the weather outside was definitely frightful. In fact, the first week of January 2018 was the coldest week on record for places across the country – even those that traditionally get pretty cold in January – including New York City; Baltimore; Charleston, South Carolina; Tallahassee, … Read More
Is a Face-Lift Without Surgery Possible?
When you look in the mirror, do you notice the loss of volume in the skin on your face? Do your cheeks seem sunken? Does your skin seem thinner than it did when you were younger? These are all common problems that can be attributed to a loss of collagen. Collagen is the main structural protein in connective tissue … Read More
Belt Lipectomy and Abdominoplasty: Different Procedures for Different Needs
If you are struggling with stubborn excess skin or fat around your abdomen, you may be at your wits’ end trying to figure out how to get rid of it. Thankfully, there are several surgical options that can help you remove this unwanted skin and fat and end the struggle once and for all. But how do you know which … Read More
Firming the Upper Arms 101
Bingo wings. Batwings. They’re cute names for a not-so-cute problem. Sagging, flabby upper arms can be impossible to firm up without intervention, especially if it’s not your muscles that are loose, but your skin. So, what can you do to firm and tighten loose skin? Check out these tips to help banish the “Hello Helens” forever. Exercise While there is … Read More