Despite the most strenuous efforts with diet and exercise, many of us simply cannot reduce fat in our midsection. Aging, pregnancy, and weight fluctuations all affect the way fat is distributed in the abdomen, often leaving us with stubborn “love handles,” “spare tires,” and “muffin tops” we wish would simply disappear. Fortunately, Southwest Plastic Surgery […]

You’ve probably seen advertisements for gym equipment or exercise programs that will tone and slenderize a particular area of the body. While it’s true that certain exercises increase muscle tone in a given area, exercise cannot “spot reduce” deposits of fat. Unfortunately, there is no way exercise can completely get rid of fat in the […]

Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we thought it would be the perfect time to talk about breast reconstruction after cancer treatment with mastectomy. In a previous post, we mentioned that the cost of breast reconstruction is covered by most health plans, which is a fact that many cancer patients are unaware of. Today […]