March 10th, 2009 | Posted in: Plastic Surgery |
Nosey By Carol at the Concierge Do they have to call it RHINOplasty? Some people are born beautiful. You have seen them, cherubic angels with curly hair running wild as toddlers, starring in their elementary school pictures, Gods and Godesses in High School. Then, there are those of us that were not born perfect. You […]
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March 4th, 2009 | Posted in: Awards Shows |
Oscars 2009 GBK Suite And the Oscar for the ‘most fabulous’ goes to….. I would have to say we were in the running!!! The GBK Oscars gifting suite was quite the star studded affair, with themed gifting rooms for each of the nominated pictures. There were also delicious cakes made with photos of all the […]
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February 27th, 2009 | Posted in: Beauty Tips |
Flutter. OK Ladies, admit it. We have all looked at sleeping small children and thought to ourselves, how did they ever get those long lashes? Especially little boys for some funny reason . . . And yet we stand in front of our makeup mirrors, again with the mascara wand in hand, brushing our lashes […]
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February 19th, 2009 | Posted in: Skincare |
Vitamins for Skin Elasticity What vitamins should you take to keep young and elasticity in your skin? What types of skincare are good for you to keep from wrinkling or aging? There are two things that definitely decrease the skin’s elasticity, causing wrinkling and accelerated aging: smoking and the sun. If you want to […]
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February 19th, 2009 | Posted in: Skincare |
What’s the best type of sunscreen? We know about SPF, but should we look for more natural and less alcohol? If we get sunburned, what’s the best course of action to somewhat repair the damage? There are two types of ultraviolet (UV) rays. UVB will cause you to sunburn, while UVA will cause your […]
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February 19th, 2009 | Posted in: Skincare |
Stretch Marks Q&A Is there any “truth” in using that Vitamin E or Coco Butter on yourself while you’re pregnant to diminish your stretch marks? Striae, or stretch marks, affect the majority (50-90%) of pregnant women. They occur when your skin cannot keep up with a rapid growth, like pregnancy or rapid weight gain. […]
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February 12th, 2009 | Posted in: Skincare |
Skinceuticals- once you have tried it, can you really live without it? Skincare products. A girl’s best friend . . . Or worst enemy! By Carol McKibben I’m sure like most people, you have spent time in the drug store, looking up and down the aisles of the multitude of products lining the shelves. Have […]
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February 6th, 2009 | Posted in: Skincare |
Everybody is aware of the fact that prolonged sun exposure will burn your skin. Not as many people know that it will also cause your skin to age faster. For summer skin care, it’s the same old story, now with more information. Protecting your skin from burning is a must, but most sunscreens are inadequate […]
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February 3rd, 2009 | Posted in: Community Involvement |
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery @ Kids in the Kitchen Week This is the first year Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery, Inc. will participate in the National Kids in the Kitchen Week (March 2009), and we’re thrilled to be involved!! Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery, Inc. will work with Junior League of Los Angeles (Beverly Hills/West Hollywood chapters) […]
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February 2nd, 2009 | Posted in: Plastic Surgery |
Patients frequently ask me this question: Will fat cells grow back after liposuction? Gender, health, heredity, diet, and activity level are all factors in determining how much and where fat will be deposited on your body. When too much is deposited in specific areas for your liking, these trouble areas can be sculpted (liposuction and […]
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