April 27, 2017
“My bras resembled soup bowls and my waist was gone. I wanted my figure back.” At 62, Jane was feeling the effects of menopause. “I looked in the mirror and all I saw were breasts and a thick waist. Nothing was working for me. None of my clothes fit…I felt frumpy and matronly.”The breast implants…
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April 10, 2017
Considering a new nose? You’ve got homework. Here are 4 things you should know before choosing a surgeon. If you are considering nose reshaping–also known as rhinoplasty–you have probably thought about it for a long time. And that’s good. It’s the centerpiece of your face. Deciding to have surgery is a big step. Choosing the…
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March 27, 2017
“Dr. Lee is not just technically brilliant, he is a fabulous human being.” Toni’s mirror was not agreeing with her. After months of training at the gym, all her efforts had paid off. She lost 40 pounds. “It was a dramatic change,” says Toni. “The improvement in my muscle tone was significant. At 58 years…
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March 13, 2017
No one is in a hurry to go to the operating room. Who wouldn’t choose a noninvasive-less costly-no downtime-scarless-relatively painless procedure over surgery? Injectables, lunchtime “lifts” and skin tightening devices are certainly popular, but there comes a point of diminishing returns when surgery is truly the best option. According to Dr. Michael Lee, once certain…
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February 24, 2017
“…No one could see it, but it really bothered me. This was something I had to do for me and no one else…” Olivia is a Physician Assistant and former Assistant Professor at one of the largest medical programs in the country. Today she is both an instructor and practitioner in aesthetic vascular and injectable…
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February 13, 2017
“Now, not only do I feel amazing in my clothes, but I love trying on new pieces that I would have never even considered before.” Sometimes what might seem to others to be quite a subtle change in appearance can be the tipping point for the person looking in the mirror. Jessica’s quest began with…
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February 2, 2017
Here comes the bride. Congratulations. The ring is on and the date is set. One of the biggest days of your life is now circled on the calendar. You want to look your best. But what if you are considering a bit more change to your appearance than can be realized with a low calorie…
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February 1, 2017
Breast Augmentation is one of the most commonly requested cosmetic surgery procedures. It’s also the most commonly misunderstood. This month’s blog addresses 4 of the misconceptions voiced by my patients along with some clarifications about cup sizes, implant types, recovery, and longevity. Myth: I can just order my desired cup size. It’s important to understand…
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January 14, 2017
“I lost an entire person in more ways than one. It was a miracle.” By her early 30’s Kathy was busy raising three active children. Gradually she began putting on weight–a lot of it–and found herself in an endless cycle of yoyo dieting. “I have such empathy for other women in that condition. You feel…
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January 2, 2017
You’ve been watching what you eat. You’re going to the gym on a regular basis. Maybe you are even close to your pre-baby weight. But shape is another matter. Loose skin and stubborn fat pockets can discourage even the most disciplined fitness fanatic. I see many women in consultation with as many questions as misconceptions…
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