Monthly Archives: January 2010
1. Hip fat is healthier than tummy fat. Fat around the hips, thighs and buttocks may work advantageously against heart and metabolic diseases. In contrast to tummy fat, hip fat burns slower, thereby releasing fewer pro-inflammatory cytokines, hormones that are … Continue reading
Today I had a consultation with a lovely couple. The wife and patient is a 31-year-old mother of two young children. During a breast self-exam (which I hope all women do but know they don’t so do it) she noticed … Continue reading
To maintain their appearance, many people turned to non-surgical cosmetic treatments over the last year. The market seemed to magically respond in 2009 with new product choices and expanded FDA clearance for existing products. The following is a guide to … Continue reading
Cytori Therapeutics announced today that FDA approval was granted for their PureGraft System, an autologous fat grafting device the company says will “allow a patient’s own fat tissue to rapidly be prepared in approximately 15 minutes for re-injection back into … Continue reading
Okay I have my bottle of wine, a Valium and the encouragement from my therapist who says that talking about my mother is therapeutic. Hmmmmm. I’m just kidding, mixing Valium and wine-that’s just crazy. Don’t get me wrong, this is … Continue reading
Q: What is Latisse? A: Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution 0.03% was initially developed and used for over 10 years as a glaucoma medication. In using the medication many patients noticed that their eyelashes grew. Many even had to trim their lashes … Continue reading