Peppermint, cinnamon, thyme, lavender. They all sound good enough to eat, right? Containing familiar, friendly ingredients that we can actually pronounce, essential oils are enjoying a surge in popularity as a natural alternative to traditional pharmaceuticals and harsh chemical cleaners. When used properly, essential oils are usually not harmful and may indeed help ease stress, […]
Licensed Medical Aesthetician Jennifer Geyer joins forces with plastic surgeon Dr. Emily J. Kirby to provide advanced non-surgical skin & facial rejuvenation Fort Worth, TX, May 10, 2016—For those who are not quite ready for surgery, there is great appeal in a 30-minute facial, injectable treatment, or laser skin resurfacing session to provide a youthful […]
2016 is shaping up to be a great year for Mattel’s iconic Barbie and those who love her. The famous toy manufacturer recently announced that Barbie dolls will now be available in more shapes, including curvy, petite, and tall body types. Steps in the right direction Barbie is no stranger to controversy, with her unrealistic […]
How many times per day do you find yourself scrolling through Facebook, picking out the perfect Instagram filter, or testing how clever you can be in 140 characters or fewer on Twitter? Social media has become a big part of our lives—and while there is debate as to whether social media is harmful or beneficial, […]
BOTOX® Cosmetic (onabotulinumtoxinA) is the most widely used option for improving the appearance of expression wrinkles in the upper face—and it is my preferred product. In recent years, two Botox alternatives have become available in the United States: Xeomin® and Dysport®. After careful consideration of these products, I still feel confident in choosing Botox as […]
Contrary to popular belief, women are not the only ones who want to look and feel their best—and seeking a little extra help through plastic surgery and professional skin treatments is a trend that is not exclusive to women. In fact, male plastic surgery and non-surgical treatments are on the rise among men in the […]
International medical tourism—patients traveling abroad for plastic surgery procedures—is growing in popularity as more and more patients seek out procedures at a lower cost in exotic locales. This trend particularly concerns board certified plastic surgeons, as they are well aware of the life safety risks patients are taking. Though it may seem appealing to have […]
This October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an opportunity to both offer support to women living with breast cancer and also to provide education about the decisions that they face, including breast reconstruction. Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day was created to help women with breast cancer understand their options and to learn about their rights […]
If you open any fashion magazine or peruse your favorite health and beauty blogs, you will likely see an increased interest in lip enhancement. At the heart of this surge in popularity lies a number of things: young celebrities appearing with newly voluptuous lips, the increasing availability of nonsurgical cosmetic options, and the development of […]
Whether you are sailing off to the Caribbean or touring around Europe, a cruise ship can be a great place to relax—though some cruise-goers may have more on their schedules than lounging by the pool. Many cruise ship spas have started offering injectable anti-aging treatments to passengers hoping to take care of their aesthetic needs […]