Cleared by the FDA in 2010, the CoolSculpting device uses cryolipolysis technology to freeze and destroy unwanted fat cells while leaving nearby tissue untouched, and treatment doesn’t require an incision, needles, or anesthesia. After just a single, brief procedure at our center in Marin County, usually lasting no more than […]
Read MoreFat Cells Are Set From Birth Fat cells: we are born with a certain number. That’s the bad news. You can shrink them (“losing weight”) but they don’t go away. And it is a LOT of work to lose one pound. We all know. 3500 calorie reduction; that’s what is […]
Read MoreData from leading plastic surgery organizations shows that non-surgical cosmetic treatments are more popular than ever. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 13.9 million non-surgical procedures were performed in 2014. The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery also found statistics that non-surgical cosmetic procedures are 520 percent more […]
Read MoreLosing weight is difficult. That’s a statement most can agree with. There are two general problems for many going through weight loss. The first is that often when the face becomes thinner, from naturally losing weight, it starts to look older (UGH). The second is that unfortunately eating right and […]
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Ever heard of the “lunchtime lift”? This cutesy nickname is given to mini facelifts that can, in theory, be performed during a lunch break from work. In our busy modern world, we’re lucky enough that we can add cosmetic procedures to the list of things that can be accomplished in […]
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Memorial Day weekend has passed, and we all know that’s the unofficial start to summer. With 4th of July weekend here already, summer is fully underway. The time has arrived for beach vacations and wedding celebrations. That also includes bikinis and cocktail dresses. Sometimes summer sneaks up on you and […]
Read MoreTwo of my cousins are personal trainers, one of my closest friends is a yoga instructor, another works for a national diet program, and there’s the acquaintance who manages her aunt’s organic skin care line. I even know a woman who dominates in crossfit competitions when she’s not running her […]
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The days when it was considered bold for an aging businessman to dye his hair to retain a youthful aura are long gone. More men trying to get ahead at the workplace are turning to plastic surgeons for surgical and non-surgical solutions, especially in the youth-driven tech industry. We are […]
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It’s natural in our business to look back at the end of a year and reflect on the events and trends that shaped plastic surgery in our Marin County practice and throughout the nation. Those ranged from the increased use of non-surgical treatments to Kim Kardashian’s attempt to “break the […]
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Our team was so excited to recently undergo training in body contouring as part of CoolSculpting® University. At this 2-day course, organized by CoolSculpting’s parent company, ZELTIQ®, our staff had the valuable opportunity to train directly under CoolSculpting educators to ensure our accuracy when we administer the treatment back at […]
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