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What’s This “Keto Diet” Everyone’s Talking About?
The keto diet is widely known for helping people lose weight. Dr. Ghaderi discusses nutrition and how it may enhance
Talking Shape: Summer 2019 Newsletter
Staff Talk Unwrapping Doc: The Man We Call Boss by Gabrielle, Anna, & Dichelle If you have been following our
How to Handle Pre-Surgery Nerves and Anxiety
If you have an upcoming surgery, you may experience anxiety and pre-surgery jitters. Although this can be common, if your
Breast Reconstruction Beauty for Life
Ultimately, the decision lies in the patient’s hands. It is important to know your options and discuss the possible risks
Yoga For All
Yoga For All Looking for something new to try but not sure what? Ever thought about introducing yourself to something
Talking Shape: 2019 Spring Newsletter
Doc Talk Emotional Intelligence by Bahram Ghaderi, MD, FACS I heard this term for the first time last summer at,
4 Healthy Habits to Adopt This Year
Challenge yourself to complete one new healhty activity a week. Create habits that have the reward built in – happiness
Looking to Avoid Implants but Still Want to Increase Bust
What if you aren’t necessarily looking to have breast implants placed but still want to increase breast size? Fat transfer
This Year, Change Your Strategy on New Year’s Resolutions for
New Year’s resolutions are a universal in our culture. Frequently, right before or after the New Year, people may ask
What We Learned About Personal Health in 2018
We live in a health-oriented society, and this year, like previous years, had no shortage of health trends. Here’s a
Winter 2018 Newsletter
Doc Talk: ‘Tis the Season by Bahram Ghaderi, MD As I am writing this last article of 2018, I see
The Benefits of Probiotics from Your Stomach to Your Skin
Probiotics have been pretty popular for a few years now, but the most amazing thing is that the deeper researchers
How Plastic Surgery Can Correct Breast Asymmetry
People usually hear about breast-related cosmetic procedures in the context of breast augmentation, a breast lift, or even breast reduction.
Fall 2018 Newsletter
Doc Talk: Undercover Book Worm by Bahram Ghaderi, MD You may think I must not have anything left to talk
Why More Men Than Ever are Considering a Liposuction Procedure
Are you a man who has some extra fat around the abdominal & buttocks area? Don’t worry—if so, you’re in
Minimizing Scars from a Tummy Tuck: Five Strategies
Tummy tuck procedures have come a long way since their invention. Patients are seeing these benefits through procedures that are
Cosmetic Procedure Combinations: Most Common Examples
Many of the patients we talk with have plans to eventually do multiple procedures with us. Occasionally, depending on the
Summer 2018 Newsletter
Doc Talk: Laurel or Yanny? by Bahram Ghaderi, MD I am sure most of you have heard the recent “Do
Plastic Surgery Trends: Stats from the New ASPS Report
The new report of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons came out last month, showing some interesting insights into where
Breast Lift vs. Augmentation: Which One Is Right For Me?
Many women who come into the office are not 100% sure of what they want—they look to us for suggestions.
Abdominoplasty for Men: What You Need to Know
More men are now considering tummy tuck procedures, also known as abdominoplasties, than ever before. While men still make up