Improved fitness is on many a mind at the start of the new year, with increased gym memberships, hundreds of clean eating article round-ups, and tips for shedding a few pounds. But even the most dedicated gym-goer may still have areas of their body where stubborn fat just won’t go away. We know you’ve heard… Continue Reading »
More and more patients are opting to go out-of-state for their cosmetic care, with motivations including going to a specialist or gaining an additional level of privacy. While medical tourism can be a controversial topic, there is a way to do it safely—if you stick to US doctors—and give yourself a larger pool of qualified… Continue Reading »
It’s been about a month since Allergan announced a worldwide voluntary recall of its BIOCELL textured breast implants at the request of the FDA, due to their association with an increased risk of breast implant-associated large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL). Since then, we’ve fielded a few calls from concerned patients wondering whether or not their breast… Continue Reading »
The discussion around feminism and cosmetic surgery of any kind is often complicated—and nearly everyone has an opinion on the subject. Perhaps one of the most hot-button procedures is labiaplasty. With controversy over depictions of the female body in everything from pornography to women’s magazines and heated debates about body positivity, feminism is often at… Continue Reading »
Cosmetic surgery isn’t as hush-hush as it once was—now it seems like everyone from your favorite celeb to your neighbor is openly sharing whatever they’ve had done. But how many people are having plastic surgery? And what procedures are the most popular? If you’ve been wondering, good news: the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)… Continue Reading »
Ever look in the mirror and swear your eyebrows used to be thicker? You may be right. While we don’t talk about it nearly as much as we do wrinkles and sagging jowls, eyebrow thinning is actually a pretty common sign of aging—hair follicles often slow down with age. Tweezing and waxing is a necessary… Continue Reading »
Some stats just for fun: Americans spent over $89.7 billion on beauty, skin, and personal care in 2018. And the number of beauty brands is practically countless—but would you believe 182 name brands are owned by the 7 biggest companies in the arena? The point is, there are So. Many. Products. Even though some OTC… Continue Reading »
Having cosmetic surgery? Want the very best results possible? Of course you do—choosing an experienced, board certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Clark is half the battle, but the other half comes down to how well you take care of yourself and how well you follow instructions after surgery. If you’re like most of our patients,… Continue Reading »
Despite the fact that over half of the population is composed of women, the topic of female anatomy has traditionally been considered taboo by many—and the word “vagina” is often whispered in hushed tones. Thankfully, times are starting to change, and more and more women are opening up about their sexual health. With this increasing… Continue Reading »
Ask any of my patients and staff and they’ll tell you that I’m a total nerd when it comes to healthy living. And I have to admit, one glance at my bookshelf proves them right. From sticking to a whole foods, organic diet to using top quality skincare to sipping from my BPA-free GBC cup,… Continue Reading »
