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Oct

Tummy Tuck Sustains Weight Loss

Published: October 14, 2014

TIGHTEN UP TO KEEP THE WEIGHT OFF Your weight-loss surgery was a success! You've reached your goal weight, and you're feeling great -- but what about that loose, hanging skin? We offer a variety of options for surgery after weight loss in Salt Lake City, including tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), arm lift(brachioplasty), belt lipectomy (often called...

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Sep

From Kim Kardashian to Angelina Jolie: The Most Wanted Celebrity Body Parts

Published: September 19, 2014

Hollywood beauties certainly set the bar high when it comes to physical perfection. So, which celebrity body parts do women most covet? To find out, RealSelf.com -- an online community focused on cosmetic surgery procedures -- took a look in its forums to see whose names popped up the most. Kim Kardashian's butt (which can be replicated with a...

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Aug

Beyond the Needle And The Knife

Published: August 24, 2014

As a plastic surgeon who has spent more than a decade learning to care for surgical patients, sometimes I marvel about how devoted I am to the aesthetic concerns of patients beyond what I can achieve with a knife, or a needle for that matter. Patients who come to our office because of issues caused by sun damage, aging, or a combination of both,...

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Aug

Look Happy, Feel Happy: Botox Boosts Mood

Published: August 22, 2014

We've all heard the advice, "Fake it til you make it" -- the belief, confirmed by science, that by simply forcing ourselves to smile, we feel happier. At the same time, researchers are finding that suppressing the ability to frown can significantly boost mood. The most-recent study, reported in the Journal of Psychiatric...

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Jun

“Flexing Moves My Implant”

Published: June 30, 2014

On occasion I have a patient who tells me that their implant moves around and looks funny when they flex their chest muscle. They forget that the implant is under the muscle and is naturally pressed by the pectoralis major muscle when it is flexed. The muscle temporarily compresses the implant a little bit, causing the implant to move around and...

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Jun

Safe Navigation

Published: June 1, 2014

As an introduction to my upcoming posts (that I hope you will find engaging), I want to share a few heartfelt thoughts. Those of you who keep up with our Facebook, Twitter, and blog writings may recall that I recently posted lessons extracted from a speech by Admiral William McRaven. He is the former Commander, Joint Special Operations Command,...

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May

How Much Does a Painting Cost?

Published: May 30, 2014

I recently posted on www.realself.com an answer to a question about "how much_______ costs?" That is such a hard question to answer and, honestly, is not the right question to ask. My response was framed around me answering a similar question, "how much does a painting cost?" The comparison in the query reveals that the variation in costs...

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May

Time Isn’t Necessarily on Your Side, Unless You Know a Trusted Plastic Surgeon.

Published: May 9, 2014

Patients who come into the plastic surgeon’s office might have one or more procedures in mind, but in general, they want to look good for their age and slow down the aging process. From keeping skin looking smooth and bright to helping their weight-loss goals by minimizing problem areas and contouring the figure, there are many options...

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May

What should I know about the gummy bear/shaped implants?

Published: May 6, 2014

It’s difficult to turn on the TV, drive down the road, or listen to the radio without some media personality or slick marketer doctor touting the “latest and greatest” thing available to plastic surgery patients. One of the frequent questions that my patients are confused by is the hype around the gummy bear shaped silicone breast implants....

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Feb

Zero Can Be a Great Number

Published: February 21, 2014

There are three manufacturers that provide shaped implants (not round) that contain a more cohesive silicone gel material in comparison to standard round silicone implants. When considering a surgeon for insertion of these implants, prospective patients should consider many factors. One of these important factors is the Dr.’s rotation rate for...