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The Best Cellulite Treatment: Your FAQs, Answered

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Cellulite is a persistent nuisance you can’t eliminate with creams, massage, or any other at-home treatment. Getting rid of the dimples that cover the thighs and buttocks of nearly 90% of all women requires an appointment with a qualified medical provider. Even then, some of the med spa cellulite reduction treatments work better than others,…

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Breast Fat Transfer vs Implants: Pros and Cons

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Breasts come in all shapes and sizes, so shouldn’t you have more than one option when choosing a breast augmentation procedure? Luckily, cosmetic breast surgery has evolved over the years, and today we can offer patients in the Des Moines area more than one approach. But should you choose a fat transfer breast augmentation or…

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How Long Does a Facelift Last?

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Facelifts (or as we prefer to call them, “cheek and neck lifts”) have the power to restore the vitality and glow of years past. The results are dramatic, but, as seen in our before & after photos, still sensitive to patients’ natural face shape and beauty. Facelifts can turn back the hands of time (often…

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New to Injectables? Discover Why Dermal Fillers Are So Popular

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Injectables such as dermal fillers and BOTOX® Cosmetic revolutionized anti-aging cosmetic treatments. Unlike surgical options, they require virtually no downtime and—when performed by a skilled injector—produce results that look natural. Despite their popularity, first-time patients often don't fully understand the uses for fillers such as JUVÉDERM®. At our West Des Moines practice, we thoroughly explain…

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The Ultimate Guide to Breast Augmentation Recovery

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Recovering from breast augmentation surgery is part of an exciting journey you may have been thinking about for years. Even though the recovery process may seem overwhelming at first, it can be a smooth experience with the right tips and tricks. In this blog post, we'll share some valuable insights on how to make your…

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How Long Does It Take To Recover From Eyelid Surgery?

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Even before the pandemic-influenced “Zoom boom” drove people to improve perceived facial imperfections, eyelid surgery was among the top plastic surgery procedures every year. The surgery's popularity has only increased with the heightened use of video conference calls. Before scheduling surgery, though, most patients want to know how long it takes to recover from eyelid…

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CoolSculpting® Elite vs. Weight Loss (They’re Not the Same) Answers to Your FAQs

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CoolSculpting Elite has become one of the most popular nonsurgical body contouring treatments. But most people don’t fully understand how it works or why it's different than traditional weight loss. The fundamental concept to understand is the difference between fat loss and weight loss. What Happens to Fat Cells After Weight Loss? Weight fluctuations don't…

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Is a Liquid Facelift Right for You? Take Our Quiz To Find Out!

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If you prefer nonsurgical treatment for facial rejuvenation, a liquid facelift may be right for you. Typically, a liquid facelift combines cosmetic injectables such as BOTOX® Cosmetic and dermal fillers to improve concerns such as age-related facial lines, mild skin laxity, and facial volume loss with minimal downtime. Take this quick and easy quiz to…

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