Resolution 2014: Banish Bat Wings

Unfortunately, Bat wings aren’t just for Batman. As women age, loose skin, tissue and excess fat develop along the upper arm, wiggling and undulating like a bat wing. Not only is this upper arm thickness aesthetically displeasing, it makes it difficult to find clothing with sleeves that accommodate your wings. By the way, you’re not to blame for your bat wings. Although overeating and obesity may contribute to their development, bat wings are frequently a hereditary condition.  I’d like to …

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Liposuction…Not Just for Thighs Anymore – Part 2

In my most recent post, I introduced you to the benefits of liposuction and showed you how they can work on the ABC’s of your body. That post was just the tip of the iceberg regarding the many faces of liposuction. Today, we’re going to work our way down the human body and discover what else this established cosmetic enhancement procedure can do for you.  Liposuction from Head (Almost) to Toe  Neck – Excess neck fat is a hallmark of …

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Liposuction…Not Just for Thighs Anymore – Part 1

Liposuction was created to help men and women achieve proportionate, healthy bodies, with curves in all of the right places.It has been with us since the early 20th Century, but came into its own when Dr. Yves-Gerard Illouz pioneered SAL— Suction Assisted Liposuction—in 1974. The procedure has continued to evolve and improve. Once used primarily on the inner and outer thighs, liposuction today is used for contouring all over the body, including the back fat that can be so troublesome …

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When to Consider Post-Pregnancy Surgery

There are many things to celebrate about welcoming a child into your life, but this also comes along with changes to the body during and after pregnancy. The body may never go back to its pre-pregnancy appearance. However, it’s becoming more and more common for post-pregnancy mothers to seek surgical ways to change their breasts or abdominal region. These procedures are collectively called “postpartum surgery” or post-pregnancy surgery. Liposuction Hormonal changes that accompany pregnancy and lactation cause women’s bodies to …

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From a Patients Perspective…

You naturally want to be in the best possible hands when having cosmetic surgery. Selecting the right surgeon is not just about qualifications and experience, although they are obviously critically important. The surgeon’s communication style is important, too. It can significantly impact how confident you feel in the days and hours before your procedure. Dr. Norris understands that how you feel is as important as his credentials. When selecting a surgeon, you must check qualifications and experience. But consider these …

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