5 Things You’re Doing Right Now That Make You Look Older
May 21, 2014 - Rhys Branman, MD
Did you know that your workout might actually be making you look old, rather than keeping you young? Or that too many cookies could lead to sagging skin? In your rush to prevent aging and turn back the clock, don't overlook these 5 common habits that may actually be doing more harm than good—you might be surprised at some of the things on this list. #1: Staying up late Sure, you may not be keeping your old 2 am college bedtime, but staying up late and missing out on a full night's sleep increases the risk for serious health problems.... 
Ah, spring is here! Celebrate the return of warm weather by getting out and about to see some of the great activities coming up in Little Rock (or just a short drive away). Here are three notable events to consider: 26th Annual Magnolia Blossom Festival – May 16 & 17 Whet your appetite for outdoor grilling season and enjoy fun. Voted one of Arkansas' Top 10 events, the Magnolia Festival truly has something for everyone. Friday evening, you can enjoy a Puppet Show with the kids, witness a steak eating contest, and relax with free outdoor concert by Journey Tribute... 
As a mom, you're probably thinking, "I barely have time to wash my hair in the morning, much less time to recover from cosmetic surgery." But if you're unhappy with the changes that pregnancy and childbirth have had on your body—deflated breasts, loose skin & tummy muscles, or stretch marks—pause for just a minute and hear us out. By combining breast augmentation or lift with body contouring procedures such as tummy tuck or liposuction, a mommy makeover can help you get your desired body back the way you want it. While you will need to take some time out from your normal... 
Many people know how effective traditional liposuction can be in sculpting the body and removing bothersome deposits of fat. When I'm in a consult with a prospective patient, I often get questions about the long-term results of liposuction. Here's a common one: does liposuction permanently remove fat from the body? The short answer is yes—the fat cells removed during liposuction are gone forever. But the long answer is more involved. You can still gain weight after the procedure, which may adversely affect the results of liposuction. Any weight gain is deposited in the body's remaining fat cells, which can grow in... 
Some people are years away from considering facial plastic surgery, but still want to look youthful and renewed. If you're one of these people and would like to refresh your look, how about trying an injectable filler? These products, such as JUVÉDERM®, Restylane®, and Sculptra® Aesthetic, can restore fullness to the face and smooth lines and wrinkles, leaving you looking relaxed and rejuvenated. The wonderful thing about these products is that they each offer different benefits. Here's a review of the filler products we offer for facial rejuvenation, and what each one do for you. JUVÉDERM®—This dermal filler is composed... 
BOTOX® injections are a great way to minimize or even eradicate facial lines. Although BOTOX® has been used "off label" on "crow's feet" for years, 2013 saw the FDA officially approve BOTOX® for that use. BOTOX® works best for patients whose facial lines are due to muscle contractions rather than loss of dermal elasticity. These are hyperkinetic facial lines caused by years of muscle contractions until the dynamic line resolves into a static line, or lines at rest as many people call them. Basically, when you smile, the muscles around your eyes cause the skin to crinkle and over the... 
One of the issues to consider with breast augmentation is preventing capsular contraction. Researchers and manufacturers of breast implants are constantly experimenting to help reduce the incidence of capsular contraction. It is natural for the body to form scar tissue around any device placed into it. In the case of breast implants, the breast forms a capsule of scar tissue around it. Capsular contraction is when that capsule tightens and squeezes the implant. Researchers continue to investigate why this may happen to one woman and not another. One variable is the individual woman's autoimmune system, of course. Another variable is the... 
It's that time again when we make the classic New Year's resolution to lose weight. Many people make this resolution year after year and yet just cannot seem to keep it. Many people make this resolution with an eye to later having liposuction or a tummy tuck or other cosmetic procedures. Some people want to lose weight before a facelift. This is actually a very good idea. As you know, liposuction is not a weight control method but is to remove tough pockets of fat that you cannot lose through diet and exercise. If you have had bariatric surgery or lost... 
Some women prefer the "done" look. You might wonder why this is so. As one of the identifiers of gender, women have historically drawn attention to their breasts. Unlike other primates, the human breast looks full and prominent even when not nursing. Evolutionarily speaking, there is no need for the female human breast to be any particular size to nurse. Yet somehow human males seem hardwired to respond not to the size of the female breast, but the waist to hip ratio and breast symmetry. It's true, research shows that we find people who are generally symmetrical more attractive than... 
Winter is possibly the best time for cosmetic surgery. Many patients opt for a facelift at Little Rock Cosmetic Surgery at this time of year. Those of you who have planned ahead, good thinking! Those of you debating upon when to have your facelift or any other procedure this month, let me tell you why now is a good time. There are cosmetic and physical reasons for choosing the winter months for surgery: You wear more clothing in the winter, so if you are undergoing a body procedure such as a tummy tuck or liposuction, it's easier to hide incisions or... 