Whenever I hear or see advertisements about plastic surgery or liposuction in Utah I feel it is my responsibility to learn about what is going on in my state. Patients ask for my opinions. Patients also present frequently for revision surgery and it is paramount that I understand what had been done prior to their […]
Stem cells are cells that have the potential to become any type of tissue, given the proper signals for growth. Stem cells are harvested primarily from a patients own fat or bone marrow. The goals with stem cell therapy are to regenerate diseased or damaged tissues. There is a huge potential with stem cells in the treatment […]
I am just wrapping up the ASAPS 2011 (American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons) meeting in Boston. It was a great meeting with a lot of useful information. I had a great time catching up with colleagues and took in a Redsox game and Celtics/ Heat playoff game. As always, I am coming away from […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]