In Utah, our summers can get pretty toasty, so we’re happy to get water skiing invitations up to Jordanelle or down to Lake Powell and everywhere in between. But some men turn those invitations down because they don’t want others to see them without a shirt. Most people assume the larger breasts are simply due […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
This New Year, thanks to this dopey virus, is unlike any before in that we’ve had so much time at home — whether working from home, becoming a teacher at home because the kids’ schools were closed, or simply not being able to travel anywhere or go out. Most of us took some measure of […]
Determining when the best time is to have a tummy tuck can be difficult. You may want to have one long before you’re truly ready to commit to the procedure. A tummy tuck requires several things to be successful, but there are several things you can do to prepare yourself. Why Get a Tummy Tuck? […]