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Talking Shape: Winter 2017 Newsletter
In this issue: Season Greetings - Peppermint Mask - Dogs are family - Christmas Movie Favorites - Discounting Procedures

7 Tips for Healthier & Better Looking Skin This Winter
Chicago winter is understandably hard on human skin. Between the cold weather, sudden gusts of freezing wind, and dry air,

The Best & Worst Diet Trends of 2017
Every year, many new fad diets hit the health and wellness scene. It’s always interesting to observe which ones tend

To Reach Your New Year’s Resolutions, Get an Early Start
If you’re like most people, every new year brings a list of resolutions that you want to accomplish. Unfortunately, as

Dr. Ghaderi Reveals Answers to 3 FAQs about Cosmetic Surgery
It’s perfectly natural for patients to come into the cosmetic surgery procedure with a slew of questions. In his 16

How Giving Thanks Will Help You Feel (and Look) Better
Every Thanksgiving, millions of Americans take a few minutes to consider the origins of the holiday and practice giving thanks

Breast Augmentation: Achieving the “Natural” vs. “Augmented” Look
Breast augmentation is by far the most popular cosmetic procedure in the U.S. Like natural breasts, breast augmentations come in

Making Healthy Food Choices Over the Holidays
Everyone loves the holiday season, but the holidays are also known for breaking more diets than any other time of

3 Questions You’re Probably Not Asking About Your Cosmetic Procedure,
Before any plastic surgery procedure, it’s perfectly natural to have many questions. During your consultations with your doctor, all your

Men: 4 Signs You May Benefit from a Gynecomastia Procedure
Gynecomastia is decidedly a topic that most men would prefer not to talk about. Still, the condition is quite common

Talking Shape: Fall 2017 Newsletter
In this issue: College - Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Fall Activities - Halloween Treats No Tricks - Update on

The Importance of Ignoring Plastic Surgery Fads
A surgical cosmetic procedure is a serious thing, and it should not be taken lightly. We all change our minds

This Fall, Get Outside: Five Activity Ideas
Are you sad that the fun days of summer are behind us? It just so happens that fall is one

Lost Weight? How to Tell if you’re a Good Candidate
If you’ve recently lost a large amount of weight, you’re probably enjoying your new slimmer figure this summer season. However,

Can You Speed Up Recovery From Plastic Surgery?
One of the most frequent questions we get from patients is whether anything can be done to speed up the

3 Common Breast Augmentation Mistakes, and How to Avoid Them
Breast augmentation is by far the most popular cosmetic procedure in the U.S., with roughly 200,000 procedures performed every year.

For Healthier Skin, Avoid Makeup With These 7 Ingredients
For healthier skin, women are often caught in a cosmetic catch-22: for their facial skin to be healthiest, it should

Men: When to Consider Getting Pectoral Implants
Every person’s body responds to exercise differently. For some men, a certain number of push-ups and bench press exercises can

Embrace These 5 Low-Impact Fitness Regimens
For those who are older or have joint problems, it can be hard to find an exercise regimen that works

3 Types of Diets that Don’t Work, and Why You
With dozens of new diets coming out every year, it can be hard to know which ones are worth paying

Why Men Are Becoming More Comfortable with Botox
Why Men Are Becoming More Comfortable with Botox According to a recently released study from the American Society for Aesthetic