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Check out the progress of our new office.

I have been in a “temporary space” for 8 years now.  It has been a long time coming but our new office space is finally a reality.  The new space will be completed sometime next month.  Stay tuned for an open house in the coming weeks. Entrance Waiting room Waiting room water wall waterwall from […]

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Dysport $50 rebate (May 1st through June 30th)

Dysport, an injectable medication similar to Botox, is offering a $50 rebate for treatment received between May 1st and June 30th.  Dysport is indicated for treatment of specific lines and wrinkles. Call or contact Dr. Yates office for an appointment to see if Dysport is right for you.

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You won’t believe how far patients have traveled to have plastic surgery in our Utah office.

I received an email today from a wonderful patient.  She traveled from Africa to see us earlier this month.  She graciously offered a very nice testimonial for me to include on my website.  This got me thinking, “How many well qualified plastic surgeons did she fly past to get to little Layton, Utah to see me!” This is […]

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Silicone breast implant or silicon breast implant?

This is commonly confused.  Many patients email me with questions about siliconimplants.  A little gentle education is in order. At the risk of sounding too geeky.  Silicone is the combination of inorganic silicon with oxygen and organic side groups that attach to the silicon atoms. The amount of cross-linking or attachments between the organic and inorganic components is […]

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Plastic surgery 2011 predictions

Its the time of year that we reflect on the past year and plan for the next.  The American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS) recently announced their predictions for plastic surgery for 2011. With economic recovery, facial rejuvenation surgery will increase. The popularity of cosmetic injectables (Botox, Dysport, Sculptra, Radiesse, Evolence, Juvederm, Restylane, Perlane etc.) will continue […]

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Natural breast augmentation

There is a new billboard on I-15 advertising natural breast augmentation in Utah.  It sounds so easy, safe and natural.  What patient considering breast augmentation wouldn’t want naturally larger breasts with minimal pain and recovery? “Natural breast augmentation” is a procedure where fat is harvested from the patient and transferred into the breast.  I have […]

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Plastic Surgeon testimonials and doctor ratings

Patients are using the internet more and more to guide them on their search of a good plastic surgeon.  The privacy and convenience of soliciting opinions from others online cannot be over-stated. There are a variety of doctor rating websites available to help.  There has been a lot of resistance from the medical community regarding these sites.  […]

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Plastic surgery disasters – a Halloween primer

Riding in a plane has become commonplace and passe, so too has cosmetic surgery.  Many have forgotten that this is REAL surgery with REAL risks. Death and complication in plastic surgery is something that people don’t want to think about but need to hear.  Like the sound clanking in your engine, it won’t go away […]

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Is Lipo the Solution for My Stretched-Out Stomach?

I was kindly asked by a fellow plastic surgeon if she could leave a guest blog post regarding mommy makeover.  I thank her for her time…. Did pregnancy leave you with loose stomach skin? Ask any mother, and she’ll tell you: Your body goes through all kinds of changes while you’re pregnant—and once you’ve given […]

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Why pop a perfectly good breast implant?

A woman in her 40?s or 50?s presents to her plastic surgeon to discuss breast implant removal.  She had saline breast implants placed 20 or so years ago.  Since that time she has gained a little weight and breast tissue and now feels that her breasts are too large. She doesn’t remember the size of […]

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