Blog Posts in February, 2015

The Newest Anti-Wrinkle Ingredients In Skin Care

As we become older, concerns about fine lines and wrinkles seem to dominate our skin care needs. For years now, cosmetics and skin care brands have been releasing products that promise to reverse signs of aging and restore a youthful appearance. Despite the availability of such products, many continue to turn to various facial rejuvenation procedures such as dermal fillers and cosmetic ...

3 Reasons To Have Breast Augmentation After Pregnancy

Throughout the course of pregnancy, your body will change and transform in many different ways. Your breasts may become larger, and you may end up gaining a bit of extra weight. Regardless of whether or not you decided to breastfeed your baby, your breasts can take on a deflated appearance and start to look droopy. If you’re experiencing problems with getting your pre-pregnancy body back, you may ...

How To Speak To Friends And Family About Breast Augmentation

Now that you’ve decided to have breast augmentation, and have scheduled an appointment for your initial consultation or surgery, you may be feeling excited, determined, and nervous all at the same time. Pretty soon, you’ll have larger, more shapely breasts that will help you feel more confident and happy about your appearance. However, considering you’ll be required to take time off from your ...

The Importance Of Quitting Smoking Before Cosmetic Surgery

The negative health risks associated with smoking have been well publicized for decades now, but according to the CDC, over 46 million Americans continue to smoke, and one in every five deaths in the US occurs due to smoking. Smoking can increase your risk for major, life-threatening diseases such as heart disease and cancer, and can accelerate the aging process. If you’re a smoker and are ...

How To Get The Most Out Of Your Cosmetic Surgery Consultation

You may feel excited and nervous at the same time if you’ve been considering having cosmetic surgery and have made an appointment for your initial consultation. The dreams you’ve been having about your ideal look can finally come to fruition, and your surgeon may even open up your eyes to new ideas and feedback about the types of changes you’re interested in making to your body. While the initial ...

Caring For Your Breasts In The Years Following Augmentation

As you prepare to undergo breast augmentation, you may be reading up on what you need to do to have a successful surgery and recovery. After all, breast augmentation is surgery, which is why it’s important you take steps to improve your health and increase your chances for the best possible outcome. However, knowing how to care for your breasts throughout the years following augmentation is just ...

Tips For A Healthy Nighttime Skin Care Routine

Daytime activities can often take a major toll on your skin, even if you feel that you’re already practicing a healthy skin care routine. Makeup, oil, pollution, and various weather conditions can wear out your skin throughout the course of the day, which means that by nighttime, your skin needs extra care. Even if you’re exhausted at the end of the day, it’s important that you provide your skin ...

How To Perform A Breast Self-Exam Following Augmentation

Performing a breast self-exam every month is an ideal way to check whether you’re exhibiting any signs of breast cancer, and is important for the sake of receiving early treatment if you do detect any lumps in your breasts. While a breast self-exam isn’t the only way to screen yourself for signs of breast cancer, the procedure should be part of your monthly at-home routine. If you’ve had breast ...

How to get the most out of your cosmetic surgery consultation

At GLOW Surgical Arts, we care about you and want you to feel confident about your body. If you’ve been considering cosmetic surgery or facial rejuvenation, now is the perfect time to do something special for yourself! Request a consultation to learn more about our available treatment options. Our highly experienced surgeons will help you choose the best treatment for you, personalizing your ...