Monthly Archives: November 2011

30

Nov

Lifestyle and Hair Loss in Identical Twins

Published: November 30, 2011

Genetics have traditionally been thought to weigh heavily in hair loss in men and women. However, a study presented at the ASPS meeting in Denver in September by Dr. Bahman Guyuron demonstrated that external factors and lifestyle choices also significantly impact hair loss, particularly in women. The study looked at 84 sets of female identical...

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23

Nov

Minimally and Non- Invasive Plastic Surgery Procedures

Published: November 23, 2011

Language can be a funny thing.  We say one thing, particularly in medicine, and sometimes make the assumption that we will be fully understood or that words mean the same thing to everyone.  However, as a recent article by The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS) pointed out in an article about language and light-based technology, the...

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16

Nov

Grand Rapids Liposuction

Published: November 16, 2011

While liposuction is not a treatment for obesity or a weight loss solution, it is a valuable tool for improving specific trouble areas of the body which have stubborn fatty deposits. Liposuction in Michigan is ideal for people who are healthy, and basically in good shape, but are struggling with a specific area of their body which, for whatever...

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9

Nov

SAFELipo -A New Option in Body Contouring

Published: November 9, 2011

In addition to facial plastic surgery and breast surgery, I have a particular interest in body contouring and I try to offer patients the latest options in technology and procedures that are safe, proven and effective.  I realize that most people today want procedures that offer little or no downtime where quality and outcome aren’t...

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2

Nov

Grand Rapids Xeomin – Latest Option in Attacking Wrinkles

Published: November 2, 2011

In July, the FDA approved Xeomin (Z-O-MIN) as the latest botulinum toxin type A treatment to help reduce wrinkles.  Joining Botox and Dysport, Xeomin works on the same principle as both of the other products by temporarily blocking the signals from the nerves to muscles. The FDA approved Xeomin for treating the wrinkles between the eyebrows,...

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