When you see the word “flank.” many people think of beef, as in “flank steak.” But when we say the word flank here, we’re simply referring to the side of the torso. The flank area covers the side of the body from just beneath the rib cage to just above the hip bone....
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Monroe Residents Ask: What is a Mommy Makeover?
Pregnancy creates a lot of changes in a woman’s body. In addition to hormonal, mental and emotional changes, there are many physical changes taking place as the body adapts to meet the needs of the baby developing inside. The birth of a baby is a wondrous and...
What Types of Wrinkles Do Monroe Residents Have?
With our southern climate and outdoor activities, the risk of environmental aging and skin cancer in Monroe and nearby areas tends to be higher than in other parts of the country. Therefore, the numbers of patients with sun damaged induced wrinkles in the south also...
Monroe Dermatologist Explains: CoolSculpting® vs. Radiofrequency
When it comes to fat loss, there’s good news and there’s bad news. The good news is it’s possible to lose fat with a healthy eating plan and a consistent exercise routine. The bad news is you generally have no control over which areas of the body the fat loss comes...
Monroe Dermatologist Discusses Her Skin Care Regimen
Every skin care regimen needs to include certain basic elements to be truly effective. The type of element used will depend on your skin type, the overall condition of your skin, your age, your environment and your lifestyle. Here’s an outline of a basic daytime skin...
Non-Invasive Body Contouring Procedures in Monroe
Back in the day, there weren’t a lot of choices for non-invasive body contouring procedures. The granddaddy of them all back then was liposuction, and while it wasn’t considered major surgery, it still involved local or general anesthesia, incisions, sutures and...
Coolsculpting® vs. SculpSure®
Has this happened to you? You spend weeks, maybe even months, following a healthy eating plan and exercising consistently several times a week. Yet at the end of the day, you still see pockets of stubborn fat in various areas on your body. Knowing you’re not alone may...
Anti-Aging Tips from the Professionals in Monroe
There’s really no getting around it. You simply can’t avoid aging. It’s a fact of life. What you can avoid is looking your age. Some of the best ways to do that involve prevention. This article will provide you with some time-tested and proven methods to help you stay...
Choose Health and Wellness for Your New Year’s Resolution
It happens like clockwork. Every year, a majority of people go through the holidays, frequently overindulging in foods (and amounts) they don’t usually eat. As a consequence, almost everyone gains fat during the holidays. Some folks really take advantage of the entire...
Top Male Procedures to Get Ready for the New Year
For many years, almost all cosmetic procedures were performed on women. Today, while women are still in the majority, more and more procedures are being requested by men. It turns out men are just as likely as women to want changes made to their body or their...