Becoming a mother is a life-changing experience that brings immense joy, and it often leaves behind physical changes to the body. These changes are beautiful reminders of the miraculous journey of pregnancy and motherhood—no mother should ever feel pressured to erase them. That said, it’s also OK to address any physical changes that make you… Continue Reading »
Video chats have become an integral part of most of our lives, and with the proliferation of TikTok makeup tutorials, many of us have tried some variation of contouring or highlighting makeup techniques to create shadow and light to enhance our features. These phenomena have drawn our attention to the aesthetic importance of a lesser-discussed… Continue Reading »
Have you heard of facial fat injections? According to the American Society of Plastic Surgery, this semi-permanent lip enhancement option saw a 16% increase in popularity from 2017 to 2018—and the option continues to gain traction as more patients learn they can achieve lasting improvement with the procedure. As the name implies, facial fat injections… Continue Reading »
If you suffer from frequent sinus infections, nasal congestion, breathing issues, or a visible nasal deformity, there’s a good chance you may have a deviated septum. Deviated septums are a very common medical issue, affecting up to 80% of people in the U.S. While deviated septums can range in severity, symptoms can persist and even… Continue Reading »
Gender affirmation surgery (also called transgender surgery) refers to procedures that help people transition to their self-identified gender. As I’ve highlighted in past blogs, gender affirmation surgery continues to increase in popularity, with roughly 1 in 4 transgender and nonbinary persons choosing to undergo transgender procedures. But, gender affirmation surgery is a big decision that… Continue Reading »