Tummy Tightening
August 7th, 2012
Arguably, the cornerstone of the “Mommy Makeover” is a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty. Women are often concerned about their abdomen, as well as their breasts after pregnancy. The natural growth of the baby within the uterus pushes the abdominal wall forward, stretching both the skin and the muscles. The separation of the rectus muscles is known as a diastasis recti. Hernias of the groin and belly button can also occur. Much of the distortion goes away after delivery, but extra skin and muscle weakness often remains. For some women this is a concern. Considerable or rapid weight loss may present the same concerns. A tummy tuck can fix these problems.
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Sometimes Bald is Not Cool
July 30th, 2012
Bald is not cool for Wes Welker. According to ESPN, the 31-year-old New England Patriots wide receiver has revealed that he had hair transplant surgery in early July after noticing his hair was starting to thin.
Welker is about to become the new face of hair transplant surgery. Apparently so pleased with the results, he has agreed to star in a media campaign with Dr. Robert Leonard of Leonard Hair Transplant Associates.
Hair transplant surgery techniques have improved and matured over the past 10 years. They most often produce a natural appearance if done properly. I refer my patients that are considering this procedure to someone that specializes in hair transplantation to achieve the best results.