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Mothering Mothers

Dr. Furnas — Tue, 01 May 2012 13:40:12 +0000

Mothers make up a large part of our practice. We see young mothers with babies and older mothers sending their children off to college or for their first real job. Some come in for “Mommy Makeovers” to help their tummies and post-pregnancy breasts bounce back.

The Fine Art of Scars

Dr. Furnas — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 23:22:31 +0000

Scars are like a brush stroke of paint. Some are like Leonardo Da Vinci strokes: small, barely visible, and well-blended into the surrounding landscape. Others are like Vincent Van Gogh strokes: broad, raised, and colorful. While Vincent Van Gogh’s paintings sell for millions of dollars, no one wants a Van Gogh scar!

Changing Bubble Wrap into Sand Dunes

Dr. Furnas — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 23:03:24 +0000

Dimples can light up a smile or add a manly cleft to a strong chin, but dimples on the thighs and buttocks? We call that “cellulite,” and it’s usually not a favorite feature.

Is Scarless Plastic Surgery Possible?

Dr. Furnas — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 04:38:51 +0000

A scar is nature’s clever tool to repair cuts and injuries to our skin and other tissues with the use of collagen as a sort of Crazy Glue.

Mommy Bahama?

Dr. Furnas — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:39:55 +0000

Being a mom is great! Pregnancy, breast-feeding, and watching a newborn become a real person in a short time is one of the most exciting gifts of life. The only problem is sometimes Mom's body gets so stretched and altered that even diet and exercise can't help.

Au Revoir Les Implants

Dr. Canales — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 03:15:31 +0000

Silicone implants made by the French company, Poly Implant Prothese have been recalled and the French government has recommended their removal from patients.

Freeze that Fat Away with Coolsculpting

Dr. Canales — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 17:49:43 +0000

The hottest new fat-buster is really cool! Zeltiq by CoolSculpting slims by cooling the fatty tissue. Requiring no needles,it takes about an hour.

How To Look Hot With A Little Heat

Dr. Furnas — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 23:16:15 +0000

Nonsurgical skin tightening treatments for the face work by heating up the tissues with energy waves. Those energy waves may be a single wavelength (laser), intense pulsed light (IPL), radiofrequency waves (Thermage), or the newest modality, ultrasound (Ultherapy).

Non-Surgical Secrets, For Your Eyes Only

Dr. Furnas — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 23:58:47 +0000

Non-surgical options, like Botox, Latisse, Juvederm, and Restylane can enhance the natural beauty of eyes.

Eye Candy for the Eyes

Dr. Furnas — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 22:57:43 +0000

Cosmetic eyelid surgery should leave you looking rested, not done. A skillfully performed blepharoplasty can really brighten up the face.