Health is beauty and beauty is health.

Recently a recurring theme has been evident during patient consultations at my office. Many patients believe that they are requesting a cosmetic procedure to look better, younger, more attractive, etc. From an evolutionary perspective, we are part of the animal...

Ice Cream Truths

Ice Cream Truths I am in flight from family reunions in Vermont and Michigan, heading back to my coveted home of Santa Rosa.  Feeling lighter of spirit after spending time with my family I am glad there is no additional airline fee for the extra 5 lbs. of luggage on...

Launching a weight loss program

WEIGHT LOSS.  We see it everywhere on the covers of magazines at the grocery checkout counter, TV infomercials, and billboards around town.  Why is there seemingly such a demand?  Nearly two‐thirds of U.S. adults are overweight (BMI ≥ 25)  and nearly one‐third of are...

Cardiac patient desires body contouring…

Although I have performed close to a thousand cosmetic procedures under local “tumescent” anesthesia without major medical incident patient selection/customization is very important.  Recently a satisfied SmartLipo patient referred her good friend for...