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Stretch Marks: Understand Why They Appear & How to Prevent Them

Published: December 16, 2022
Last Updated: September 20th, 2023
Read Time: 8 Minutes
Category: Providers

Stretch marks, also called striae distensae or striae gravidarum, are oftentimes among the unfortunate side effects of major changes in our lives. These discolored marks can be supremely bothersome to individuals aesthetically, so we'd like to go over a little bit about stretch marks. We will include what stretch marks are, the origin of stretch marks, ways to mitigate stretch marks, as well as whether there are treatments that can help avoid them.

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All About the Medical Aesthetics Industry: Past, Present, and Future

Published: December 14, 2022
Last Updated: October 13th, 2023
Read Time: 5 Minutes
Category: Providers

The medical aesthetics industry is a diverse and fascinating branch of medicine. The devotion of medical technology to aesthetic improvement dates back to the Ancient Egyptians, and not much has changed in the ensuing millennia about the human desire to be more beautiful. We are going to explore the past, present, and future of the medical aesthetics industry, with a particular focus on careers in aesthetics.

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Different Types of Body Sculpting and Their Effectiveness

Published: December 12, 2022
Last Updated: October 13th, 2023
Read Time: 8 Minutes
Category: Providers

Body sculpting refers to a set of cosmetic procedures that can be used to alter fat deposits around the body. In this way, body sculpting is able to make significant aesthetic differences to the body. However, there are many different types of body sculpting to choose from, each with its own shortcomings and benefits. In order to help you choose which method of body sculpting is most efficacious for you, we will go over some of the different varieties of body sculpting in detail below.

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Is Bariatric Surgery Safe? Understand the Risks & Side Effects

Published: December 8, 2022
Last Updated: September 20th, 2023
Read Time: 7 Minutes
Category: Patients

Bariatric surgery is a set of procedures undergone by thousands of people annually. We will go over the specifics of what bariatric surgery is, different types of bariatric surgery, recovery time from bariatric surgery, the cost of bariatric surgery, and potential alternatives in order to avoid the significant risk of complications from the procedure. Follow along for all the information you’ve ever needed to know about bariatric surgery and the risks it carries.

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How to Get Rid of Muffin Top: Diet, Exercise, and More

Published: December 5, 2022
Last Updated: October 13th, 2023
Read Time: 7 Minutes
Category: Providers

No one wants to have a muffin top. It doesn’t look good, and it sure doesn’t make you feel good. A muffin top is the accumulation of adipose tissue (body fat) around the waist, and they typically form when a person is above a certain body fat level. We will go over the basics of how to get rid of a muffin top conceptually, as well as specific methods for fat loss that will eliminate your muffin top.