Safe surgery is critical for women considering breast augmentation. Although the aesthetic results may be desirable, concerns about putting a patient’s health at risk is a legitimate factor when deciding on the surgery. Your plastic surgeon should address any questions about breast implant safety by providing current information about the technology, as well as… Read More »
CoolSculpting is an FDA-approved fat reduction treatment that works by using a cooling technique to freeze and eliminate unwanted fat cells without surgery. To get rid of the stubborn fat that is resistant to traditional diet and exercise in the most efficient way possible, patients have the option to undergo DualSculpting. Read our infographic below to… Read More »
The risks of smoking are well-documented. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, about 20% of deaths in America are a result of smoking. Tobacco usage increases the risk for stomach, esophagus, mouth, throat, and lung cancers. Smoking also increases the risk factor for other health issues like stroke, emphysema, bronchitis, aneurysms, and… Read More »
By Dr. Melinda Haws Well, it’s been a few weeks…but I’m back! Elise, from our front office AND our social media expert, explained to me that there is some confusion about just what constitutes a “Mommy Makeover.” Often times, when prospective patients call, they are moms, and they want a makeover, so they know they… Read More »
Microneedling is a minimally invasive treatment for a variety of skin concerns. By promoting collagen production over time, the skin becomes more plump, reversing signs of aging. Read our infographic below to find out what other benefits microneedling provides. If you are interested in microneedling, contact our office today.
Are you of the mind that plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery are one in the same? If your answer is yes, you’re not alone, and it’s understandable. Many plastic surgeons focus their practice on cosmetic surgery, and this interchanges the terms. But using one term for another is not technically or medically correct. Plastic surgery… Read More »
While diet and exercise are essential for good health and looking good, many of us find that our fitness efforts aren’t showing the results we desire. Unfortunately, with age the body’s metabolism slows down, and calories affect our body’s outline more and more as the years add up. Often, we go to the gym to… Read More »
Liposuction is one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures in the world. It is highly effective, requires less recovery time than other surgical body contouring procedures, and produces beautiful results. Dr. Gingrass and Dr. Haws offer fluid injection and ultrasound-assisted liposuction procedures to ensure patients receive their most individualized treatment. Here’s how these procedures… Read More »
We are well into Spring and pushing toward the summer months. Yes, we are getting closer to warm weather and less clothing! It’s that time of year when many women ask themselves if their body is ready for display. Body contouring procedures are popular in the Spring – and why not? Summer clothing and swimwear… Read More »
By Melinda Haws, MD When I was 2 years old, I had terrible tonsillitis. My tonsils actually got so large that they not only touched each other in the back of my throat, but that even my mother felt that she had to prop me up at night and keep her finger in my mouth… Read More »
