Fat has gotten a “bad rep.” In modern society, fat has been deemed “evil.” From obesity to clogged arteries leading to heart attacks fat, has a negative connotation. The truth is that fat has very important properties and functions. It is essential in metabolism, serves as an energy store, provides hormones and is a rich source of stem cells. Also,…
What is Tumescent Liposuction?
What is the Difference between Tumescent Liposuction and SmartLipo Triplex Liposuction? People are often confused by the different types of liposuction. Liposuction refers to the removal of specific areas of fat by suctioning, but what is done before or during the suction may be different and therefore make a difference to the final results. Tumescence refers to a type of…
Botox or Dysport?
A frequent question we get is “What is the difference between Botox and Dysport?” Both are neuromodulators, which means that they inhibit the signal that travels from the nerve to the muscle. This leads to less movement from the muscle and thus an improvement in certain wrinkles. I usually explain that Botox and Dysport are kind of like Coke and…
Gynecomastia Reduction Procedures
They’ve been called male breasts, man boobs or moobs. Whatever name you want to give them, men don’t like them and neither do women. A muscular and well-defined chest is one of the most appealing characteristics of the male body. Extensive hours of resistance training and weight lifting are devoted to enhancing and sculpting the chest, but genetics, hormonal changes…
What is the Best Sunscreen?
A study published yesterday by Northwestern University has been in the news today. The study, by Shuai Xu and colleagues, was intended to help doctors give patients a recommendation for which sunscreen is the best. They reviewed the 65 sunscreens with the best consumer reviews on Amazon.com for how well they met the American Academy of Dermatology’s minimum sunscreen recommendations. …
