There is simply no doubt that intermittent fasting is good for you. Literally, a few seconds spent on a Google search will lead to countless articles on the topic. More importantly, there is good evidence for these benefits, so it is not just hype. For myself, I have been doing this quite consistently for a…
This is an interesting question that I was asked to blog about. There is both a superficial and a deeper answer to this question. The superficial answer is: it depends on the type of plastic surgery performed and what type of lifestyle changes have occurred. Certain surgeries are going to be more affected by lifestyle…
Tattoo removal using the PicoSure laser is actually a rather straightforward process: Come in for a consult (at no charge!) Do not tan or spray tan the area that you plan on doing the tattoo removal for. You can tan other areas of your body; just not immediately around the tattoo. Apply numbing cream over…
Upper Lid Blepharoplasty is an extremely common procedure that I do in the office in just one hour. I have done this procedure on many of my staff as well as patients. Why is it such a popular procedure? As we get older, for almost all of us, our upper eyelid skin stretches and creates…
The best procedure for getting your body ready for summer? That is a tough question for me to answer. It is really a toss up between a breast augmentation and Smartlipo. On the one hand, a breast augmentation is very transformative and of course, there is little you can do as a patient on your…
Written by Sophia Seligmann and Nicole Hackett We all know that using good quality skin care products is important to keep your skin healthy and hydrated, and to slow down the aging process. It’s important to have the right products for your skin type, be consistent, and of course use them properly. Our favorite ingredient…
Where are spider veins typically located? Both men and women can develop spider veins on the face, thighs and lower legs. Spider veins can also occur on the chest. Why do people get spider veins? There clearly is a genetic component to spider veins. They do not arise from crossing your legs or exercising, as…
Summer is right around the corner and you know what that means… bikini season! Have you been working out and eating right all winter long trying to get bikini body ready, but still have stubborn areas of fat that just don’t seem to go away? We have the perfect treatment for you… SculpSure. SculpSure is a…
In the DC area, our weather has been crazy this winter: warmth then snow then warmth and more snow. However, I believe it is a safe bet that before too long we will be getting outside in shorts and T-shirts – at least I certainly hope so! Below, I will briefly discuss two techniques –…
Doing an intermittent fast and then keeping your carbs low during the day is super easy, as long as you focus on what you can eat and do not focus on what you should not eat. If you are looking to follow this eating lifestyle, I suggest that you go ideally 14-16 hours without eating…
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