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Endermologie Reduces Cellulite, Tones Skin

Relaxing lipomassage stimulates cellular activity LPG Endermologie treatments are performed using a deep massaging action sometimes called lipomassage. When used on the body and face, Endermologie mobilizes tissue beneath the skin and stimulates dormant cellular activity. Lipomassage treatments for smoothing the dimply appearance of cellulite, sculpting stubborn pockets of fat and toning the skin are Continue Reading

Dr. William Hedden Recognized for Patient Care

The ratings are in and Dr. William Hedden has been named a Patients’ Choice Award 5-Year Honoree. This award honors doctors who provide excellent patient care and have received near perfect patient ratings on Vitals.com from millions of patients each year. Vitals annually recognizes doctors who consistently receive top ratings from their patients. The ratings Continue Reading

2018 Plastic Surgery Statistics

Surge in sculpting procedures reveals body enhancement trends New data released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) shows that nearly a quarter million more cosmetic procedures were performed in 2018 than the previous year. According to the ASPS 2018 Plastic Surgery Statistics Report, more than 17.7 million surgical and minimally-invasive cosmetic procedures were Continue Reading

Botox Shown to be Effective for Migraines

Study says botulinum toxin reduces chronic migraine attacks compared to placebo A growing body of evidence supports the effectiveness of Botulinum Toxin injections in reducing the frequency of chronic migraine headaches, concludes a study in the January issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Continue Reading

Age Alone Doesn’t Increase Breast Reconstruction Complications

Breast Reconstruction using a “free flap” technique is a safe procedure with a high success rate in older women who opt for reconstruction after mastectomy, reports a study in the December issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Although the risk of some complications Continue Reading

Nose Surgery Shown to Help with Headaches

Functional nasal surgery relieves chronic headache for some patients Nasal surgery to relieve obstructed breathing can reduce or eliminate chronic headaches in selected patients, according to a paper in the December issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). At lease partial improvement in their Continue Reading

CoolSculpting for Men

Chisel your look without surgery or downtime More men than ever these days are shaping up their look with laser hair removal, massage and other popular options for men. If your goal is a more contoured and confident look without having to deal with surgery or downtime, CoolSculpting non-invasive body contouring at Spa Greystone with Continue Reading