How to Spend A Kid-Free Day in Little Rock
August 6, 2018 - Rhys Branman, MD
As a parent, it’s impossible to imagine life without your little ones, but we all need a break now and then. If the kids are at camp, having a sleepover, or spending the weekend with their grandparents, you have the perfect opportunity to explore Little Rock with your significant other, enjoying all the grown-up things you often forego in favor of kid-friendly fun. Here are a few ideas: Have dinner somewhere where crayons don’t come with the menu A post shared by The Burgundy Hotel & Table 28 (@28burgundytables) on Oct 23, 2017 at 11:03am PDT Once you have kids,... 
Dr. Branman was recently appointed by the governor to serve on the Arkansas State Medical Board. Here he is being sworn in. View a full list of Dr. Branman’s awards & qualifications. Believe it or not, the media doesn’t get everything 100% right (big surprise, I know). Information about cosmetic surgery is not immune to such error—especially when it comes to who is qualified to perform cosmetic surgery. Depending on what you read, you might even wonder if only plastic surgeons should perform cosmetic procedures. In fact, considerably more cosmetic surgery training and experience is required to become a board... 
Every year, right around now, we have an uptick in patients saying, “My skin is a wreck! Do you have anything that can help it look better ASAP?” With graduations, weddings, and summer vacations (and the photo-ops that accompany these events) on the horizon, it’s no wonder that finding an effective treatment to improve the skin’s appearance climbs many a priority list. For patients in a hurry for healthier-looking skin, we recommend HydraFacial. This all-in-one facial is gentle, fast, safe for all skin types, and can dramatically improve skin tone, texture and appearance with no downtime. HydraFacial also minimizes blemishes... 
Who doesn't love a good DIY? Whether you're addicted to home projects featured on Pinterest or are a die-hard homemade beauty product enthusiast, it's important to be discerning when it comes to internet tutorials. While there are a few DIY beauty hacks that'll work in a pinch, numerous tips and tricks can cause lasting harm—and it's important to know what to look out for. Self.com recently highlighted some of the most bogus beauty tips and why you should avoid them—and we wanted to share a few with you. 1. DIY facial peels & blackhead removers No skin treatment should have... 
I recently sat down again with Melinda Mayo at KATV Good Morning Arkansas, and this time the subject was Millennials. While there are plenty of things today’s 20- and 30-somethings are credited for—from the popularity of avocado toast to their tendency to value life experiences over material possessions—we’ve noticed a few shared traits of our own among our Millennial cosmetic surgery patients here in Little Rock. Melinda and I discuss them in this video of our KATV segment, but I thought I’d take a minute to expand on a topic I get a lot of questions about from my younger... 
From slathering on plumping lip gloss to obsessing over Kylie Jenner’s lip lining routine, it’s clear that we as a society are all about full, gorgeous lips. Unfortunately, nature didn’t get the memo, and most of us weren’t born with the perfect pout—which is why recent years have seen a large uptick in people booking an appointment with their favorite cosmetic surgeon for a little lip love. But how much do you know about lip enhancement? Before you head over to the nearest provider, read on—we’ve answered some of the most common questions we receive about lip augmentation. What’s the... 
Aging does not seem to be a struggle for model and actress, Christie Brinkley, who doesn’t look a day over 40 but is actually just shy of 64! Though she credits the importance of diet and exercise to her natural beauty, she also gets a little help here and there. Wondering how she stays so gorgeous? TODAY highlighted one of the hottest non-surgical treatments she’s using to tighten and tone—Ultherapy®. Here’s the scoop on a product we ❤ too: Turning back time like Brinkley Good genes, a strictly vegetarian diet, regular vigorous exercise, and a little Ultherapy have Christie Brinkley... 
“My skincare habits are already perfect.” Said no one, ever (at least no one who was telling the truth). Even if you wear sunscreen, wipe off your makeup every night, and buy the top skincare products—we’d bet the rest of our Christmas shopping money there’s at least one thing you can improve about your routine to get even better skin than you have now. Don’t believe us? Take a look at this article from PureWow. It contains a whopping 50 tips for healthier skin that looks and feels fabulous, so we’re sure you too will find a hack worth trying.... 
If you haven’t had a cosmetic surgery consultation before, the prospect can feel daunting—you might imagine an uncomfortable patient being told everything that’s wrong with their appearance by an aloof surgeon. Luckily, that’s not how things are at most cosmetic surgery practices—patients are often relieved to find that their consult is relaxed, not at all uncomfortable, and even fun. As cosmetic surgeons, our job is not to dictate what perfection looks like—or to force that ideal upon you. Rather, our job is to help you feel great about the way you look. To help you prepare for your appointment, we’re... 
From an abundance of weight loss supplements and ancient fat-burning herbs to fad diets and celebrity-approved exercise classes, it’s no secret that the world is very interested in losing weight—and keeping it off. While there is no replacement for good ol’ fashioned exercise and a healthy, balanced diet, scientists may have found a way to facilitate shedding those few extra pounds. Chubby mice slim down with a little help from a skin patch Researchers recently developed a small patch to test whether a special “browning agent” could convert white fat into brown fat and speed fat loss in mice. The... 