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Plastic surgery blog:Chocolate gets a big thumbs up for healthy skin

doctordavidkimmd — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 20:40:01 +0000

We often have stories on this blog touting the positive attributes of chocolate. Once again a new study has found another great benefit of chocolate. According to Self Magazine online chocolate can actually benefit our skin according to Dr. Jeanette Graf, Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Mount Sinai Medical Center, the rich levels of procyandoins, flavonoids and catechins make the cacao bean a powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. In plain terms, adding raw or dark chocolate to your diet (be sure the ingredients list at least 70% cacao) can be beneficial to all skin types. A new study shows the chocolate may suppress potential cancerous cells by restricting their blood supply. The best way to take advantage of these chocolate benefits is to add chocolate to your diet in moderate amounts. Dr. Kim reminds patients that healthy skin is best maintained when using medical grade skincare products. These products are available in the office and medical grade skin care treatments are also an excellent way to keep the skin healthy. Laser resurfacing is also an excellent option for ridding the skin of light scarring, and skin pigmentation concerns. Patients are also advised to wear sunscreen daily as the sun can prematurely age the skin. Facial rejuvenation options including facelift yield better results for patients who have taken excellent care of their skin over the years.

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Plastic surgery blog:You can alter health and body changes with lifestyle

doctordavidkimmd — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:03:45 +0000

Over the years the knowledge of genetics and a person’s health history has proven to be extremely valuable. Often it is as simple as looking around the Thanksgiving Day dinner table at relatives and realizing the that many of the things you notice on your body and health history are shared with relatives. Some things can be changed, others not so much. According to a recent online article your behavior and lifestyle choices can strongly influence genetics and actually alter them for you. Our lifestyles, as doctors are keen on telling us, are important in increasing or reducing our risk of various diseases. Research in the new field of epigenetics is finding that our lifestyle choices – the foods we put in our bodies, the chemicals we are exposed to, how active we opt to be, even our social environments – can actually alter our health at the level of the gene. These choices can have big effects on our risk for disease, even if our genes seem to be working against us. Dr. Kim helps patients to understand the role of cosmetic surgery and how it helps patients enhance what may have genetically been the body they were given. Liposuction is an excellent example of how the body can be sculpted in a way that genetically could never be accomplished. Dr. Kim is able to artistically sculpted the body removing fat in areas where the patient is genetically pre- disposed to carry fat. Breast augmentation is also a procedure in which patients genetically have matured and are no longer likely to grow breast tissue. By having the procedure patients are able to enhance their figure making their body more proportionate. Of course, cosmetic surgery does not alter the genetic pre-disposition within the family for smaller breast. Lifestyle choices can help so it is important for patients to do what they can to increase their genetic chances of a good health. For everything else, cosmetic surgery could be a viable option.

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Plastic surgery blog:There are always reasons to love your body

doctordavidkimmd — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 03:23:40 +0000

Women are known in some circles to be very critical of their own body. In plastic surgery, since women consider procedures it is assumed by many that they must hate their body. We have found this to be untrue. Many women love their body and consider cosmetic plastic surgery an enhancement. According to a recent article in the Huffington Post women have 8 basic reasons to love their body. A couple of reasons are: It enables you to recognize yourself, and other people to recognize you. Which is really important, because there are billions of people in the world. Another very funny reason is: No matter what you look like, you’re hot to other people. Like, seriously hot. Except to internet trolls. While these tongue-in-cheek reasons are somewhat amusing the truth is the better up one feels about herself the better she is able to project confidence which is the ultimate in attractiveness. Dr. Kim explains to his patients that procedures like rhinoplasty or eyelid surgery will not cause a dramatic change in the way a patient feels about themselves. Even with an incredible result if the patient is not confident and self-assured plastic surgery cannot change what the patient sees when she looks in the mirror. Patient should always keep in mind that the overwhelming majority of patients who choose plastic surgery are extremely happy after their procedure. Dr. Kim’s practice benefits from the large number of patients who send their friends and family to Dr. Kim because they are happy with the results of their surgery.

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Plastic surgery blog:Women who drink alcohol live longer after a heart attack ; study says

doctordavidkimmd — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 23:41:25 +0000

Alcohol gets a big thumbs up for women! A recent study showed that women who drank alcohol after having a heart attack were less likely to die. The study included women who drank alcohol routinely as a lifestyle choice. It did not include women who consumed large amounts of alcohol routinely. According to the study, which focused on more than 1,000 women and was published in the American Journal of Cardiology, adds to mounting evidence that alcohol, regardless of the type of drink, can be good for the heart. ”One thing that was interesting was that we didn’t see differences among different beverage types,” said Joshua Rosenbloom, a student at Harvard Medical School who led the study. Excessive alcohol use is unhealthy and could cause long-term health concerns. Dr Kim explains to patients who are scheduled for plastic surgery that abstaining from drinking alcohol is the best advice prior to surgery. Some patients scheduled for breast augmentation or liposuction (popular procedures that are comparatively short procedures) plan the night before their procedure like a bachelorette party and believe that a night of celebration and drinking sounds like a good idea. After all, they will be recovering for a few weeks after surgery so… why not? Dr Kim strongly advises against this plan. Heavy drinking the night before surgery can adversely affect your surgery. The dosages of anesthesia and other medications used are based on a person who is not under the influence of other substances. Patients are advised to wait until after surgery and after they are healed to resume drinking alcohol.

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Plastic surgery blog:Fat is not always a bad thing

doctordavidkimmd — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:19:44 +0000

Believe or not, there are some very bad things that can happen if you do not have enough fat in your diet. These include having thin nails,dry and brittle hair, and a dull lifeless complexion. According to a recent online article on Self.com having some fat in your diet from sources that include Omega 3′s into your beauty routine( turns out they’re not just good for memory) is a good thing. The article recommends Udo’s Choice Perfected 369 Oil Blend. This incredible product works from the inside out. The blend of these essential fatty acids will help give you beautiful skin, hair, and nails–which, if you are not getting enough EFA, are likely where the first signs will show. According to the article it doesn’t taste funny. In fact, they call the flavor light, nutty and delish! Drizzle this oil over your lunchtime salad, stir it into your soup, or start the day right: Add a spoonful to your morning smoothie. Unfortunately,the skin is one of the most neglected organs of the body. Dr. Kim reminds patients that taking care of their skin is one of the best ways to ensure a youthful appearance long-term. It is not as easy as one may think to begin later in life getting Botox and facelifts if patients have not taking care of their skin when they were younger. Medical grade skin care treatments are one of the best ways to care for your skin. Medical grade skin care products that can be used at home help patients maintain their best most healthy looking skin.

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Plastic surgery blog: CDC releases most comprehensive melanoma report yet

doctordavidkimmd — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 08:35:30 +0000

Melanoma is the most deadly form of skin cancer. Living in Southern California, with plenty of sunshine and warm weather most people here are familiar with skin cancer. According to a published press release the CDC just released the most comprehensive report on melanoma ever produced by the agency. More than 45,000 cases of melanoma occurred in 45 states and theDistrict of Columbia each year during 2004-2006, according to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Melanoma is the third most common skin cancer, but is more dangerous and more likely to cause death than other skin cancers, causing 8,000 U.S. deaths and costing billions of dollars each year. Dr. Kim reminds his patients about the importance of sunscreen daily to protect their skin from sun damage that could lead to skin cancer. Sun damage also causes premature aging of the skin. It is important for patients to understand that once the skin is damaged by the sun or tanning beds it is very difficult to restore the skin to its original healthy glow. Patients may consider a facelift and blepharoplasty to improve the overall appearance of their face. The surface skin may need laser resurfacing to remove the older skin. Once the procedure is performed the new skin underneath is more visible with a healthy glow. Protecting your skin daily is a commitment that could save your life .

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Plastic surgery blog: Bariatric surgery helps the family

doctordavidkimmd — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:28:29 +0000

As our nation continues to deal with increasing obesity rates more patients are turning to bariatric surgery as a solution. According to a recent ABC news story families are enjoying the benefits of bariatric surgery by multiple family members choosing to have bariatric surgery.According to the news story ”We found that after surgery, patients lost a lot of weight, but obese adult family members lost a significant amount of weight as well and so did kids,” said Dr. John Morton, a study co-author and director of minimally invasive and bariatric surgery at Stanford University Medical Center in Palo Alto, Calif. Dr. Kim stresses to this patients who have lost a large amount of weight that body contouring procedures will improve their overall appearance and self confidence. For some patients a breast lift with breast augmentation using breast implants can significantly improve their shape and figure. For other patients, an abdominoplasty is an effective solution to an excessive amount of loose skin on the abdomen. Often Dr. Kim will also tighten the abdominal muscles for a flatter and more appealing abdomen. These procedures alone can make a dramatic difference in a patient’s overall shape. Wardrobe choices are increased dramatically when the excess skin no longer needs to be a factor in the choice of size or style of clothes.

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Plastic surgery blog: Breast augmentation gets more nods than replacing the roof

doctordavidkimmd — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:36:11 +0000

The old Seinfeld joke comes to mind when debating whether to replace the roof or have breast augmentation according to a recent online industry article. The punchline is: if women kept their heads covered instead of their breast, we would all rush to the corner to buy Heads Illustrated. The article points out that because breast are widely considered a sexual organ it becomes uncomfortable for the American society to speak candidly about breast augmentation. The fact remains that breast augmentation is the most popular procedure performed nationwide as well as within Southern California. So, why are we willing to invest so much in female breasts?Anthropologist Helen Fisher thinks our obsession with breasts is tied to survival of the human species. Since breasts feed babies, a well-appointed chest signals youth and good reproductive value. Dr. Kim points out to his patients that breast augmentation as an investment has proven over the years to be a good one. The overwhelming majority of patients are extremely satisfied and consider the money well spent. Patients who also needed a breast lift in combination with their breast augmentation are just as happy. The investment, even in an unstable economy is one that patients feel will keep up its value mostly because it is a personal decision that benefits each patient personally.

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Plastic surgery blog:Experts say “splurging” is good for you

doctordavidkimmd — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 19:57:23 +0000

In a sluggish economy consumers fight hard to hang on to their dollars. But, the desire treat ourselves to something wonderful is often overwhelming. According to Healthy Self online magazine splurging for something is not always a bad thing. ”Given the economy of the times, no one’s making big purchases, but we feel like we can do little things to indulge ourselves” . “A little bit of a splurge feels good.” according to Psychiatrist Catherine Birndorf, co-author of “The Nine Rooms of Happiness: Loving Yourself, Finding Your Purpose, and Getting Over Life’s Little Imperfections” with SELF editor-in-chief Lucy Danziger (and weekly HealthySelf columnist). Dr. Kim explains to his patients that cosmetic surgery should not be viewed as splurging but rather as a long-term investment in our appearance and overall health. Patients who invest in a facelift maintain a look that will always appear younger than their real age. Patients who invest in breast augmentation increase their wardrobe choices, wearing their clothes more often and therefore making the outfits a better value. There are scores of patients who credit their new job, new relationships, or new profits in their profession, to their decision to have cosmetic plastic surgery. These patients would never consider their decision to have plastic surgery as splurging on something extra and not needed.

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Plastic surgery blog:Transfat may lead to bigger baby…and mamma

doctordavidkimmd — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 06:39:21 +0000

A new study showed evidence that if women eat too much transfat when pregnant it could lead to bigger babies. This is a concern because bigger than normal babies could have health problems. There is also the added chance that the mother may need to have a Cesarean birth. This can cause increased complications during and after the delivery. Dr. Kim consults with many women who have had cesarean births and are frustrated, because no matter how many sit ups or stomach crunches they do, the stomach doesn’t seem to get flatter. Dr. Kim will typically recommend an abdominoplasty as a solution. During this procedure Dr. Kim removes the excess skin and tightens the abdominal muscle that was cut during the cesarean and stretched during pregnancy. For some patients he will also recommend liposuction on the lower back and love handles. This will help to create a more shapely waist. Some patients are interested in combining a breast augmentation with the abdominoplasty procedure. Provided the patient is healthy, Dr. Kim can usually perform these procedures together. Depending upon the desires of the patient, and Dr. Kim’s recommendation patients can either use silicone or saline implants. Most patients are thrilled to have their pre-pregnancy body back ,and usually better than before the pregnancy.

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