When we think of pockets of stubborn fat, most of us have known areas that we can readily point out. The lower abdomen. The flanks. The thighs. But what about what’s going on under your chin? Yes, the dreaded double chin. In most people, their double chin is the result of accumulated fat under their […]
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It doesn’t seem that long ago when supermodels all seemed to strive to look like heroin addicts. Kate Moss was the poster child, looking as if she existed on a daily diet of two rice cakes and a teaspoon of humus. Uh, can you say unhealthy and a dumb body image for younger girls and […]
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While Dr. Yates performs most of his augmentation procedures by making an small incision at the bottom of the breast crease (inframammary) on each breast, some patients wonder about the pros and cons of using the transaxillary method, where implants are placed through incisions made in the armpit.   In this blog, let’s go through what’s […]
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Since the FDA cleared silicone implants for safety in 2006, breast augmentation has been in the top three cosmetic surgeries every year. The last three years it has been number one in the U.S. The decision to move forward with augmentation is a big one, and it will be life changing. Our patients from all […]
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A mommy makeover with Dr. Yates can get rid of the sagging skin, repair separated stomach muscles, and remove the pockets of fat that are the aftermath of having children. A mommy makeover is the combination of usually three procedures into a single surgical session. Dr. Yates usually includes a breast lift (with or without […]
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Fat is good when you’re cooking, as it usually provides the flavor that makes your recipe more like something you’d see on Food Network and less from the Hamburger Helper aisle at Smith’s. But on our figures, fat can be the enemy. It tends to accumulate in some locations, such as the lower abdomen, where […]
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We all have pockets of fat that are completely unwanted in their current locale, such as on the flanks or the lower abdomen. If only you could hire a U-Haul and move the fat to somewhere it was more appreciated, such as the breasts. Now there’s an idea! It’s not just an idea to Dr. […]
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We have more and more patients at our Layton practice who want to want a curvier figure through breast augmentation, but the idea of putting silicone gel in their breasts makes them uneasy. They’ve heard that silicone implants provide a more natural feel and that they have far fewer problems with rippling. But they’re concerned […]
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Having a child is one of life’s seminal moments. But why does it have to come with the side benefit of trashing your figure?! Pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding are tough on a woman’s body. Breasts that were firm and high now sag and droop. A tummy area that was relatively tight now sports a little […]
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As we get older, it seems our skin becomes a size too big. Collagen decline is partly to blame. It doesn’t help that our skin also loses its elasticity and becomes thinner. Certain areas are more noticeable than others. Take your upper arms. Say you’re out playing golf in a sleeveless blouse at Valley View […]
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