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For many, there may come a time when maintaining smooth, wrinkle free skin will require something more than Botox and Restylane. A time when facial fillers and muscle paralyzers aren’t quite enough to provide a more youthful appearance. A time when you will want to consult your cosmetic surgeon in order to discuss a [...]
Each year, more than 4 million people in over 20 countries raise more than $400 million in much-needed funds and awareness to save lives from cancer through the Relay For Life movement. The American Cancer Society puts these donations to work, investing in groundbreaking research in every type of cancer and providing free information [...]
In light of Angelina Jolie’s announcement yesterday, we thought we would repost our article about breast cancer gene testing.
Dr. Leif Rogers will be appearing on Inside Edition today at 3:30 PM to discuss a patient who choose a to get a double mastectomy after testing positive for the gene mutation. [...]
“Angelina Jolie’s choice to take charge of her health and go public with her decision is not only brave, but very important for women,” says Leif Rogers, MD about the superstar revealing her recent double mastectomy operation.
The actress describes the process in great detail in the op-ed piece published in the [...]
For those of us interested in improving the contours of our bodies or enhancing the size and shape of arm muscles, calfs, legs, chest or buttocks sometimes going to the gym is not enough. Hectic schedules, lifestyle, health issues and even our genes can make improving our shape with diet and exercise alone seem [...]
From Ultherapy to LipoSonix, the new non-surgical frontiers in skin rejuvenation are taking America by storm. And their effective results aren’t the only factor we’re loving, it’s the science behind their technology that’s trumping our wildest imaginings.
For years, sound waves have been used as a medical diagnostic tool; however, it hasn’t been until [...]
Today, it seems as if the progressive years parallel the rising rate of obesity in the United States. Just a generation ago, in 1990, not one state in America had a prevalence of obesity greater than 15% and there was a little demand for invasive weight loss surgeries. Compare that to 2009 when Colorado [...]
Breast augmentation is the most requested plastic surgery procedure available today. Breast implants surgery can offer a larger, fuller bust to women who feel they never quite filled out the top portion of their prom dresses. But, breast augmentation is a serious commitment and whether you’re seeking a larger, more voluptuous implant or just [...]
While men are hard at work toning their biceps at the gym in preparation for a warm, sleeveless summer, it appears women are taking a similar approach in shaping up their upper halves, as well. According to new statistics released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), arm lifts in women [...]
Often deemed the the dawn of the aging process, the 30 year landmark in one’s lifetime does not mean instantaneous wrinkles and sagging skin, nor does it mean you’re officially allowed to set all wrinkle cream and skin care products aside because the time for their effectiveness has long passed. It’s actually quite the [...]
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