2011

Breast Implants: Silicone Or Saline?

Over the past couple of years, we have had the opportunity to discuss breast augmentation with hundreds of women and it seems to us a few questions are asked by just about everyone. One of the most common questions is “What’s the difference between saline and silicone implants?” Ultimately, the choice of saline or silicone implants is yours. Many women feel silicone implants look and feel more ...

Summertime Sun And The Skin 'Blues'

Those great summertime feelings seem to be slipping away as we contemplate shorter days, changes in the tree leaves, and major congestion around schools mornings and afternoons. Summertime sure is great here in the Bay Area. I’m sure we all spent a lot of time outdoors, taking in all there is to see and do here. Hopefully, you were able to take some steps to help protect your skin: reduced ...

Botox And Friends

We’re all familiar with the term ‘ Botox .’ In fact, it’s earned a well-recognized place in our pop culture, with frequent mentions in movies, magazines, and other media. So when we think about getting a few small injections to erase those subtle signs of aging, we think of Botox. BOTOX® Cosmetic (from Allergan) reigns supreme amongst neuromodulators, an injectable drug class used for the ...

Is Liposuction For Me?

Have you been thinking about having liposuction done? Do you have problem areas that just don’t respond to diet and exercise? If so, liposuction may be a smart choice for you. Liposuction involves removing unwanted fat from defined areas using a variety of techniques. Most commonly, a dilute anesthetic solution is infused into the treatment areas to stiffen and anesthetize the tissues. Once this ...