How Can You Battle Brow Wrinkles? April 29, 2016 - Rhys Branman, MD Let’s face it: wrinkles are hard to avoid, unless you want to stop expressing your emotions all together. Those etched lines across your forehead didn’t come out of thin air—and, unfortunately, they won’t just disappear on their own. The Daily Makeover recently highlighted the not-so-great things we do that age our faces and a few tips for hiding or eliminating those annoying forehead creases. Here are some of their suggestions, plus a few of our own! The Right Kind of Makeup As we age, concealer and a quick swipe of mascara don’t always do the trick, and we often need...
Food Blogs that Rock in Little Rock March 22, 2016 - Rhys Branman, MD When it comes to Little Rock, most people think of Bill Clinton or the Razorback college football team—but we predict this will soon change as more people come to understand Little Rock is a fantastic “foodie town.” In the past few years, Arkansas's biggest city has become more and more of a food destination. The microbrewery scene is up and coming, and you can find an array of cultural, tasty, and gourmet food options to please your palate! Naturally, with good food and craft beer come people who want talk about it. We recently interviewed some of the best food...
Are Women Opting for Smaller Breast Implants? February 29, 2016 - Rhys Branman, MD With celebrities like Pamela Anderson and Victoria Beckham leading the way, many women are opting to swap their breast implants out for a smaller size (and some even have them removed altogether). But this doesn’t mean breast augmentation is losing popularity—the desired outcome is simply changing. More and more women are wanting their results to be as natural as possible. Why the change? ABC News recently took a detailed look at this shifting trend—and we wanted to add a few insights of our own. New options make augmentation appealing to a wider range of patients Women considering breast augmentation have...
You’re Invited to Fill Lips and Lines for Valentines! February 5, 2016 - Rhys Branman, MD Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and we’re feelin’ the love here at the Cosmetic Surgery Center in Little Rock! Join us on February 12th for chocolate, champagne, and a little help in finding the perfect Valentine’s gift certificate for your sweetie! [caption id="attachment_22780" align="aligncenter" width="500"] What: Fill Lips and Lines for Valentines When: February 12, 2016, 10AM – 4PM Where: Cosmetic Surgery Center, Little Rock, Arkansas[/caption] At this sweet event, attendees will be able to enjoy event-only specials, including: $200 OFF Restylane® & Dysport® packages* $500 OFF Full Face & Neck Ultherapy® ($2700) $75 off series of 3...
What You Can Buy with the $779 You Save from the Breast Special Ever January 21, 2016 - Rhys Branman, MD Right now, we’re offering one of our most popular specials of the year: our “Breast Special Ever”! When you schedule and pay for your breast augmentation procedure this January, you have the opportunity to save up to $779 on saline and silicone breast implants. With savings this big, you can be extravagant elsewhere. Here are just a few ideas for how you can spend that extra $779. Option 1: New Curves + A New Look to Match With the money you save on your breast augmentation, you can pick out a new look dedicated to complementing the new you. From...
This Month in Plastic Surgery News December 17, 2015 - Rhys Branman, MD As a Little Rock cosmetic surgery practice, we see a lot of news about plastic surgery and cosmetic treatments. We know our patients love to hear what’s going on, so we’ve rounded up some interesting articles from this month! “8 Plastic Surgery Myths That Will Blow Your Mind (Including How Much It Really Costs!” We all know that myths run rampant when it comes to plastic surgery, from the idea that large breast implants look fake to the assumption that only rich celebrities pursue cosmetic surgery. This article does a great job of listing some of the most persistent myths...
Your Holiday Gift Guide: 5 Perfect Presents for Plastic Surgery Patients December 15, 2015 - Rhys Branman, MD Cosmetic surgery is cause for celebration, and the holidays are a perfect time for you to offer a supportive or celebratory gift to a loved one who recently had a procedure. Need some gift ideas? Here is our holiday guide for the best gifts to give after popular procedures. 1. Breast Augmentation: Lingerie Gift Card to Complement Her New Shape Give the special lady in your life something to look forward to after she heals from breast augmentation with an all expenses paid lingerie shopping trip. Giving her the opportunity to choose just the right bras for her new figure...
6 Things You Didn’t Know About BOTOX November 25, 2015 - Rhys Branman, MD The history of BOTOX® is a fascinating journey. This revolutionary, anti-aging treatment has helped millions of people look refreshed and more youthful, but did you know that it can also be used to treat migraines and may even keep the heart steady after bypass surgery? Read on to discover a few surprising facts about BOTOX. 1. BOTOX Goes Way Back Botulinum toxin (the active ingredient in BOTOX) was first investigated in the 1820s when food poisoning was a serious concern. Understanding the biological properties of this seemingly harmful toxin was mainly focused on preventing the spread of disease. It took...
Sweet Skincare Hacks Using Sugar October 30, 2015 - Rhys Branman, MD When it comes to indulging in a sweet treat, sugar is often a primary ingredient. And while this sweetener has a bad rep for its link to diabetes and weight gain, it’s not all bad—and it’s not just for eating! Sugar has a multitude of uses, and it can be a beneficial ingredient to add to your skincare routine. In fact, The Daily Makeover recently highlighted the many benefits of making this sweet treat a staple in your DIY skincare products. Say “So Long” to Dull, Dry Skin With its small particle size and ability to prompt skin cell turnover,...
Save the Date: You’re Invited to Dr. Branman’s Fall Open House 2015! September 23, 2015 - Rhys Branman, MD Fall is officially knocking on our doors—why not kick off the season with your friends at Little Rock Cosmetic Surgery? We’re opening our doors to celebrate and would love to see you! Little Rock Cosmetic Surgery Fall Open House Thursday, October 22 4 - 8 PM Little Rock Cosmetic Surgery Center 10809 Executive Center Dr., Suite 100 Stop by to enjoy: Drawings & giveaways Exclusive specials Unveiling of new products Restylane® Lyft & Juvéderm® VOLUMA Hors d’oeuvres & libations You’ll also get the opportunity to meet our new aesthetician, Crystal Shaffer, and hear more about the wonderful services she’ll...