Inland Cosmetic Surgery

Could the new VASER Lipo be just the vacuum cleaner you need for the junk in your trunk? Do you glance at your reflection while passing mirrors and shop windows? Do you think you’re becoming more pear-shaped than hourglass-shaped? Can you no longer distinguish where your butt ends and your leg begins?  Talk about a blow to the ego, with your confidence coming in close second.

At a certain age there is a shift that happens when it comes to losing and gaining weight. No matter if we run on the treadmill, use the elliptical, lift weights, or practice Yoga and Pilates, we still may have dimples, bumps and bulging areas that are unrelenting. They won’t go away! The saddlebags (big puffs on the outer thigh) often don’t respond to exercise or diet.  People who undergo liposuction aren’t necessarily overweight.  In fact, many are in good shape but have body areas that bother them.

Now there are new Liposuction procedures available that are minimally invasive and require little downtime. Sometimes, you can even walk out of the doctor’s office by yourself right after the treatment.

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California has its fair share of workaholics, so we spend plenty of time caring for patients who present stress-related skin problems.  Pimples, dry skin, and pronounced lines are all characteristic signs.

If you there were preexisting skin problems, stress will only makes the situation worse. It’s because our bodies are reacting to external challenges.  Stress creates an adrenaline surge that elevates the level of cortisol in the blood. Cortisol tells fat cells to dump sugar into the bloodstream for energy – which is great if you need to outrun a raging elephant but not so great on your body or your skin.

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While people sound plenty optimistic about the economy this week, competition in the job market is still pretty fierce.  At our Rancho Cucamonga location, we’ve had more than one patient say they suspect that age, or their appearance has affected their job prospects to some extent.

When you’re in competition with young adults fresh out of college, who often accept a significantly lower wage, you need to present yourself in the best possible light.  To get an advantage, many job seekers  turn to their hair stylist for a new look, or their local cosmetic surgeon for Botox or Dysport.

Botox is the most popular non-invasive cosmetic procedure in the country.  According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, more than 5 million treatments were done last year.  The cost of a single treatment will vary, and it pays to keep an eye out for monthly specials and events.

If you are going for treatments prior to a job interview, give yourself at least 7 days to heal and let the treatment take effect. Remember, doing well on an interview is not only about how you look, but whether you exude confidence about yourself and your ability to do the job.