Tag: beauty
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Summer Blog Series, Part 2: Exercise Q & A with Dr. Christian Prada
In our last blog, we featured Dr. Huffaker, and how he stays fit. This time, we talk with Dr. Christian Prada, who stays fit by having fun…with a combination of activities that typically involve his children and his dog. What is your favorite type of exercise to stay healthy? Dr. Prada: Running, weight training, playing soccer/lacrosse/tennis with…
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Let’s talk about love this month…specifically, self love.
During the month of February, much is made about the concept of “loving yourself.” Whether it’s meant to take the focus off of romantic love, or it’s meant as a self-empowerment tool, our society has become increasingly aware of the benefits of self-care. However, the concept means different things to different people. Does it mean…
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How will the Affordable Care Act impact our cosmetic procedures?
On January 1, 2014, millions of Americans will have new health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. While our services at St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery are cosmetic, and therefore not covered by insurance, our patients may still feel the effects on the healthcare industry. When patients come in to our office to schedule a breast…
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A Day in the Life of a Plastic Surgeon: Mommy Makeover
We see it everyday in our office: women who have had kids, and suddenly their bodies just don’t look the way they used to anymore. Childbearing takes a toll on a woman’s body, causing sagging breasts, protruding tummies, and fat rolls where none may have existed before. While a lot of moms have traditionally felt…
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St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery & SkinMedica Contest!
It’s been a while since we’ve given away some big prizes, so we think it’s time to rectify that! For the month of August, we are giving away some of our favorite products by SkinMedica, on one of our favorite social media sites, Pinterest. How do you play? It’s easy! 1. Follow us on Pinterest:…
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A Day in the Life of a Plastic Surgeon: Breast Augmentation
According to The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), 330,631 breast augmentation procedures were performed in the United States by board-certified surgeons in 2012. Of those cases, 72% of them were done with silicone breast implants, which have enjoyed a surge in popularity since they were re-introduced to the market in 2012 after the FDA lifted the…
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A Day in the Life of a Plastic Surgeon
With so much information readily available these days online, it’s only natural that most people do a lot of research before making decision to have a plastic surgery procedure. Almost everyone wants to view before and after pictures, read reviews of the surgeons, and be given a post-operative checklist. But for some, that’s not enough–more…
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Stop reading, get moving!
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“I’m going to exercise more.” It’s one of the most common, and most easily dropped New Year’s resolutions. We all have such good intentions, and most of us know how good we feel after we work out. But getting there is hard, and sometimes, we need a swift kick to get us moving. So for…
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Stop blowing smoke: quit smoking for good
According to an article on time.com about the most commonly broken New Year’s Resolutions, only 15% of people who try to quit smoking on January 1 actually manage to stay smoke-free for more than six months. With odds like that, it’s no wonder why many people don’t even give it a shot. But the benefits of…