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7 Skincare Trends & Treatments to Avoid (And What to Do Instead!)

November 5, 2025 - Rhys Branman, MD
Some of the latest viral skincare trends can do more harm than good, and lead to skin damage, infections, and even permanent scarring. At our Little Rock medspa, we’ve seen it all, and we want to help you avoid DIY…

Meet Your Expert Injector: Leslie H. Branman, RN, BSN

October 29, 2025 - Rhys Branman, MD
Arkansas’s Only Double-Board Certified Aesthetic Nurse At Cosmetic Surgery Center and Exhale Med Spa, we’re proud to highlight our own Leslie H. Branman, BSN, RN, CPSN, CANS, ISPAN-F—our Clinical & Surgical Services Director, Certified Plastic Surgery Nurse, and expert injector.…

3 Procedures Dr. Branman Performs Under Local Anesthesia

September 3, 2025 - Rhys Branman, MD
Many cosmetic surgery procedures, like a breast augmentation or a tummy tuck, are performed under general anesthesia. But a few procedures are simple enough to be performed under local anesthesia, meaning you’re awake, but the treatment area is completely numb,…

Will a breast lift change my bra size? Mastopexy FAQs, Answered by a Top Breast Surgeon

August 26, 2025 - Rhys Branman, MD
Considering a Little Rock breast lift? This is an ideal procedure to restore youthful shape after pregnancy, weight loss, aging, or for simply improving your breast contour. At Cosmetic Surgery Center in Little Rock, we understand that you may have…

4 Signs You Might Be a Good Candidate for HRT

June 12, 2025 - Rhys Branman, MD
So you’re thinking about hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and wondering, can it really do all they say it can? If you have a hormone deficiency, the answer is likely yes! Bringing your hormones into balance can be life-changing, relieving mood…

Hot vs. Hype: Beef Tallow

May 28, 2025 - Rhys Branman, MD
Hype.  Beef tallow doesn’t live up to the hype. Here’s why. Beef Tallow is essentially fat rendered from cows. It’s rich in fatty acids, vitamins and has great moisturizing properties. However, it also contains oleic acid which can disrupt the…

Hot vs. Hype: PDRN a.k.a. “Salmon Sperm”

May 27, 2025 - Rhys Branman, MD
Hot! The next big thing in beauty: Salmon Sperm “Salmon-sperm” is creating buzz in the beauty industry, why? Research shows that salmon sperm shares similarities with DNA found in human placentas, giving it a gold star for its abilities. Not…

Considering Botox for the First Time? 7 Things to Know

September 17, 2025 - Rhys Branman, MD
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Dry Skin vs. Dehydrated Skin: Yes, There’s a Difference!

June 17, 2025 - Rhys Branman, MD
Is your skin feeling tight, dull, or flaky? You might assume you have dry skin—but hold on! Your skin could actually be dehydrated. Although these two skin concerns sound similar, and even feel the same at times, they’re not one…

Can I recreate cosmetic treatments at home?

June 17, 2025 - Rhys Branman, MD
The internet and social media are full of DIY beauty hacks, but can you really perform cosmetic treatments on yourself and expect the same results as a trained professional? At our Little Rock med spa, we are all for at-home…
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