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New Year’s Resolutions: Do They Work, and Should You Make
The new year is quickly approaching, which in turn means that many of us will start thinking about our New
2015 Recap: The Year in Health and Fitness Trends
It’s always interesting to look back on the past and view it with the benefit of hindsight. Remember the 80’s
Plastic Surgery and Health Insurance: Which Procedures Are Covered
If you’re interested in a particular plastic surgery procedure, one of the first things you’ll likely look into is how
Talking Shape: Winter 2015 Newsletter
In this issue: Holiday Memories, Moni's Favorite Things, Holiday Tradition, Snowman Wisdom, Sweet Treat, Stocking Stuffers
Saline and Silicone Implants: Weighing Your Options
When it comes to breast augmentation surgery, one of the biggest choices you’ll have to make will be between using
How Proper Nutrition Can Enhance the Effects of Your Cosmetic
After you invest time and money into a plastic surgery procedure, it’s obviously in your best interest to keep these
Keeping Your Skin Healthy This Winter Season
Winter, and especially Chicago winter, with its many days of below-freezing, dry weather, can wreak havoc on your skin. For
How Being Grateful Improves Your Health
Thanksgiving is only a few days away, which gives all of us a chance to evaluate our lives and everything
Mole Removal: More than Just a Cosmetic Improvement
Summer season is over, and if you’re like most people, you got a fair amount of sun exposure when you
5 Ways a Breast Reduction Can Improve Your Life
Breast reduction surgery, officially known as reduction mammoplasty, can make a dramatic improvement to the lives of many women who
Staying in Shape During the Holiday Season
The holiday season is great for spending quality time with family and friends, eating delicious food, and going on fun
The Issue No One Wants to Talk About: Excessive Sweating
Excessive sweating, or hyperhidrosis, is a truly unpleasant and inconvenient condition, causing social, psychological, and emotional distress to those who
The Effects of Breastfeeding, and How They Can Be Reversed
Many women believe that breastfeeding can negatively affect the shape of their breasts, causing them to sag and lose shape
Talking Shape: Fall 2015 Newsletter
In this issue: The College Years, Autumn & Fashion, Football Dictionary, Never Give Up, Halloween Facts, Simple Pumpkin Dip, Fall-ing
Can You Really Trust Before and After Photos?
If you’ve seen any ads or websites for plastic surgery procedures, you know that many of them use before and
Hanging on to Your Body’s Good Shape During Fall and
The phrase “winter weight” exists precisely because it’s so common to gain a few pounds and lose some physical fitness
Nonsurgical Procedures: Let’s Talk about Botox
Perhaps you don’t feel the need for any drastic changes. Or maybe you’re apprehensive about any major procedure. But regardless
Is Eyelid Surgery Right for You?
Blepharoplasty—it’s the complicated term for eyelid surgery. However it’s best not to use the word interchangeably with the phrase “eyelid
Does cosmetic surgery change who you are?
Many patients who are planning their first cosmetic surgery procedure are curious about how they’ll feel after the fact. Plastic
What Can You Do About Wrinkles?
Wrinkles are a natural part of aging. As the body grows older, our skin produces less collagen, leaving it less
Worried About Scars after your Breast Lift?
A breast lift is a procedure also known as “mastopexy.” It is performed to reverse the appearance of sagging or