Should I get Breast Augmentation at age 40?

If you are a woman age 40 or near the age of 40, you may be considering breast augmentation to enlarge your breasts and to improve breast shape. Breast augmentation can be an option for a woman of any age, and 40 can be a great time to prioritize your self-esteem and your cosmetic goals … Continue reading Should I get Breast Augmentation at age 40? →

Study: Most People don’t understand Sunscreen Labels

Frequent sun exposure is unfortunately one of the most common contributing factors to wrinkles and photoaging. The sun also causes sunburn and increases your risk of skin cancer. For those reasons, most doctors and experts agree that using sunscreen is vitally important, and not just while you’re at the beach, but anytime you are out … Continue reading Study: Most People don’t understand Sunscreen Labels →

Can Contact Lenses make your Eyelids Droopy?

A new study published in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal says that use of contact lenses contributes to upper eyelid droopiness. These findings are based on a study comparing pairs of identical twins. The twins who wore contact lenses showed more sagginess of the upper eyelids. Does that mean you should stop wearing contact lenses? Not … Continue reading Can Contact Lenses make your Eyelids Droopy? →

What to expect after Breast Enlargement

After breast augmentation, you need to take some time to rest and let your body heal. Take the opportunity to let yourself relax and take a break from your normal responsibilities, chores and daily routine. Each woman will experience a slightly unique recovery process, but below we’ve provided a general timeline of what you can … Continue reading What to expect after Breast Enlargement →

Should I change my implants after Decades with no Problems?

At Bay Area Aesthetic Surgery, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Joel Beck generally advises his patients that, although they should plan for the possibility of replacing their breast implants at some point, there typically is no need to unless an issue arises. So, if you’ve had your breast implants for a couple decades or more without … Continue reading Should I change my implants after Decades with no Problems? →

ASPS sees Rise in Post-Weight Loss Skin Surgeries

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons says rates of body and skin surgeries, often performed for patients who lost a lot of weight, grew at the fastest rate in four years in 2014. ASPS says these post-weight loss procedures experiencing growth include: Tummy Tuck Breast Lift Thigh Lift Upper Arm Lift The ASPS says the … Continue reading ASPS sees Rise in Post-Weight Loss Skin Surgeries →

Breast Augmentation Basics

Last year, hundreds of thousands of women underwent breast augmentation in the US. This procedure is consistently one of the most popular. If you are just now beginning to wonder about breast enlargement or have had it on your mind for some time now, please consider the following as an introduction to what it’s all … Continue reading Breast Augmentation Basics →

What should I know about Saline Breast Implants?

breast augmentation with Dr. Joel Beck, choosing a type of breast implant is one of the things you will discuss. Dr. Beck has been performing breast enlargement for many years, and he puts his experience to work in helping you get gorgeous results that will allow you to feel confident and self-assured. Saline breast implants … Continue reading What should I know about Saline Breast Implants? →

How old do you have to be for Lip Augmentation and other Cosmetic Surgery?

With the recent admission of 17-year-old Kylie Jenner that she has, in fact, had lip augmentation as a minor, people all over are debating whether the Kardashian-Jenner family member was too young to receive such a treatment. She had to have had permission from a parent, but people continue to argue whether it was ethically … Continue reading How old do you have to be for Lip Augmentation and other Cosmetic Surgery? →

5 Reasons to protect your Skin from the Sun

Most of us know sun damage is bad. In addition to the big risk of skin cancer, sun damage leads to cosmetic skin problems. With protective skin care and other methods, you can still enjoy plentiful California sunshine while mitigating the risk of the following consequences of sun exposure: Sun spots/brown spots/liver spots Wrinkles and … Continue reading 5 Reasons to protect your Skin from the Sun →

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