Body Contouring

What to Expect After ThermiVa

We recently sat down with Tiffany Bankston, P.A., who performs the ThermiVa treatments at Genesis Plastic Surgery and Medical Spa, to answer questions patients might have before considering the procedure. How many ThermiVa treatments does a patient undergo? There are three 30-minute procedures performed per patient, one month apart. Because of the short timeframe, patients […]

Buttock Lift vs. Buttock Implant

Derriere, bottom, booty, behind: it has many names, but no matter what you call it, the age of larger buttocks is upon us. Celebrities like Jennifer Lopez, Beyoncé, Iggy Azalea and Kim Kardashian have shown women that having a behind is something to be proud of. There are many ways to create a defined or

ThermiVa for Menopausal Women

Hopefully by now you are familiar with the idea of feminine rejuvenation with ThermiVa. For several reasons, one of the most popular demographics for this procedure is menopausal women. When women reach menopause, several bodily changes occur, including: urinary urgency (incontinence), vaginal dryness, vaginal laxity, hot and cold flashes, difficulty sleeping, and emotional changes. ThermiVa

Rejuvenate Your Femininity with ThermiVa

It’s common to come across a male sexual enhancement ad on the TV or driving along the highway. It’s also not unusual to talk about male sexual dysfunction in conjunction with men’s health. So why aren’t we talking about women’s sexual health in the same way? It’s time to prioritize your sexuality and your femininity.

Laser Hair Removal: What to Expect

If you’re tired of shaving, waxing, and hiding unwanted hair, you may be considering laser hair removal and wondering what to expect. Learning as much as possible about the procedure, recovery, restrictions and the results will help you make a well-informed decision and schedule the procedure at a time that is most convenient for you. When Treatment

Mythbuster Monday: Tanning Beds are Safe – Myth or Fact?

Myth – Even artificial tanning beds can cause skin cancer Tanning salon owners and operators frequently claim sunbeds offer health benefits because they provide a “base tan” that helps avoid sunburn. This is a myth. “The evidence does not support a protective effect of the use of sunbeds against damage to the skin from subsequent

Mythbuster Monday: Tummy Tuck is Extremely Painful – T or F

The result of a tummy tuck is a flatter and tighter abdomen, so it is a popular procedure for anyone wishing for a slimmer figure. However, rumor has it that it has a particularly painful recovery, which causes many people to hesitate investing in the procedure. Tummy Tuck Recovery can be almost completely pain free

Mythbuster Monday: If you exercise enough, you’ll lose weight

Short answer: Nope. Hold the phone. This is basic nutrition science! If you want to lose weight, it’s simple: eat fewer calories than you burn. Eat less, move more. Calories in, calories out. Except that plenty of recent studies – and even some older ones – show that people are actually exercising but not losing

6 Scary Plastic Surgery Mistakes You Shouldn’t Make

We’ve all seen those “Worst Celebrity Plastic Surgery” slideshows in less-than-reputable tabloids and on listicle-heavy websites – but the truth is, many botched plastic surgery jobs happen because the patient didn’t know any better. Of course, choosing a credible, experienced surgeon like our own Dr. Panchal will take you a long, long way – but

The emotional and mental effects of body contouring surgery

We’ve given you our two cents on how bariatric and body contouring work together, what body contouring is, and how body contouring surgery affects long-term weight loss.  And now we’ve got to address a final issue: how body contouring surgery affects people mentally and emotionally. As we’ve mentioned before, some physicians think that body contouring

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