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Is Intermittent Fasting Safe and Effective for Weight Loss?

Published: December 6, 2023
Last Updated: March 10th, 2026
Read Time: 12 Minutes
Category: Patients

It’s been all over the media and may be one of the most controversial diet trends to emerge in years. Doctors, nutritionists, scientific researchers, and celebrities have touted intermittent fasting, or IF. However, many other fad diets and nutrition trends have received similar acclaim in the past, only to be later exposed as relatively ineffective.

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Understanding the Body Contouring Business and How to Get Into It

Published: November 30, 2023
Last Updated: March 10th, 2026
Read Time: 6 Minutes
Category: Providers

The body contouring business is one of the fastest-growing industries in the United States. This expansive and innovative field is one that takes some understanding but can be extremely rewarding as well. Since you’re interested in this business, we’ll be going over some of the basics of the body contouring industry, specific types of body contouring procedures, the pros and cons of each, and more.

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Where Does the Fat Go After Laser Lipo?

Published: November 27, 2023
Last Updated: March 10th, 2026
Read Time: 6 Minutes
Category: Patients

You’ve probably heard of liposuction, and you may have even heard of laser lipo. However, you’re likely wondering how laser lipo works and where the fat goes after the procedure. Surely, the lasers don’t cut out the fat like in surgical liposuction. They do not, and we will be going over exactly what the process of laser lipo entails, how it works, and where the fat goes after laser lipo in this blog.

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Healthy Thanksgiving Recipe Ideas for a Healthier Holiday

Published: November 20, 2023
Last Updated: March 10th, 2026
Read Time: 8 Minutes
Category: Patients

For millions of Americans, Thanksgiving represents a time of indulgence — often, overindulgence. If you’ve worked hard to keep the fat off and don’t want to give ground for the holidays, then this article can provide useful advice — not just for Thanksgiving, but for the rest of the holidays.

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Things to Consider Before Getting Laser Fat Removal

Published: November 20, 2023
Last Updated: March 10th, 2026
Read Time: 6 Minutes
Category: Patients

There are a number of considerations to think about before making a final decision as to whether laser fat removal is right for you. You should consider the impact of laser lipolysis (the technical term for laser fat removal), whether you’ve tried any alternatives and to what extent you have, as well as the cost and other practical realities of laser lipolysis.