A journey with multiple procedures
November 22, 2010
One of the reasons she struggled with her weight was because food was a comfort source to her. Her husband has always been a runner and in shape for the most part. He would complain, she would “rebel” and proceed with her unhealthy habits. She hit an all time high in her weight and finally decided to do something about it…at 59 years old. Just goes to show it’s never too late!
So, over the past year, she has joined a gym and been fairly serious in eating healthy. But now that all this weight is off, she’s has quite a bit of saggy skin and hates it. She has multiple procedures that she wants to have done, but we’re limiting it to three at this point. She is in great health for a 60 year-old woman, but safety comes first.
We’ll be doing a tummy tuck to get rid of the saggy belly skin, a thigh lift and a breast augmentation with lift. After that healing process (and we’ll be having her journal, meditate, and practice holistic healing), we’ll get the rest of the things done that she wants. Because of her limited budget, she’ll be financing some of it, but we have some great plans for financing her procedures, so it won’t be a big deal.
I’m excited to share her story over the coming months as she undergoes some serious transformations. I can’t wait to see her get what she’s always wanted, and I can’t wait to share the before and after photos of this body contouring package we do.
Yeah, it’s never too late!
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Marian Urban and the importance of skin care for men
October 13, 2010
Men make up about 30 percent of Marian’s clientele and that number will most likely continue to increase. Most of the men Marian treats are between 50 to 70 years of age, but she sees plenty of teenagers as well.
Her ENVY laser treatment is an individualized program that involves many elements, including
• Laser treatment to remove years of sun damage
• Laser treatment to diminish or erase capillaries and veins
• Serums and lotions to moisturize and regenerate the skin
• Microdermabrasion
Besides facial restoration, another large component of Marian’s practice is hair removal. For men, it is typically on the back and chest. She has a special laser that can treat large areas at once.
Here is Marian Urban to talk more about the importance of taking care of the skin.
As mentioned, our skin is the biggest organ we have. It’s important to take proper care of it . . . especially if we want to look vibrant as we age. If you have any questions concerning any of procedures mentioned above or in the video, give us a call at 505-988-8886.
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Which 1 are you? Limited Time Botox Offer
August 4, 2010
We see them all the time…the older we get, the more prominent they become: Frown lines between the eyes. If you’ve been wondering if Botox could be a solution to these lines, here is your chance to get $50 off on your treatment.
This is a limited-time offer and ends September 30, 2010.
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Who is getting plastic surgery?
August 3, 2010
Before Face, Neck and Browlift
After Face, Neck and Browlift
Those getting plastic surgery are not who you think they are. They’re not doing it for the reasons you might think. Since 2000, the number of cosmetic procedures performed in the United States has increased by almost 50% percent.
There were almost 10 million surgical and nonsurgical cosmetic procedures performed in the United States in 2009, as reported by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). Surgical procedures accounted for 15% of the total with nonsurgical procedures making up 85% of the total.
The top five cosmetic surgical procedures in 2009 were:
• Breast augmentation (311,957 procedures)
• Liposuction (283,735procedures)
• Eyelid surgery (149,943 procedures)
• Rhinoplasty (138,258 procedures)
• Abdominoplasty (127,923 procedures).
Women had over 9 million cosmetic procedures, over 90% percent of the total. The number of cosmetic procedures for women decreased over 3 percent from 2008, likely due to the poor economy.
The top five surgical procedures for women were:
• Breast augmentation
• Liposuction
• Eyelid surgery
• Abdominoplasty
• Breast reduction
Men had over 900,000 cosmetic procedures, over 9 percent of the total. The number of cosmetic procedures for men actually increased over 8 percent from 2008.
The top five surgical procedures for men were:
• Liposuction
• Rhinoplasty
• Eyelid surgery
• Breast reduction to treat enlarged male breasts
• Hair transplantation
So, what are some of the reasons why? Here are excerpts from some emails I have received from patients:
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“I’ve had 2 kids and I breastfed them both. I’ve been dieting, I go to the gym, and have even been using a personal trainer to tighten my abs. I just can’t get rid of the “baby fat” across my tummy and my breasts are too saggy. Help!”
The number of “mommy makeovers” is increasing: in this day and age, women are giving birth later, returning to their careers sooner, and have busier schedules than ever before. Many are finding cosmetic plastic surgery to be the answer to returning to a pre-pregnancy shape they are comfortable with. The “mommy makeover” procedures include breast augmentation, tummy tuck and breast lift. In fact, for the first time, breast augmentation has become the most popular plastic surgical procedure, followed by nose reshaping.
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“I’m 45 years old and was let go 6 months ago by my accounting firm. I’ve been going to job interviews but I am competing with men 10 years younger. Do you think a facelift will help?”
The reality is that our workplace society favors a more youthful look – those who look younger and fitter are generally more highly paid, etc etc
Baby boomers (44 – 61 years of age): as a group they are experiencing the loss of skin elasticity with age, and so the number of body lifting procedures, targeting the thighs, lower body, breasts, upper arms, and face, has increased significantly.
In the past year, men have typically looked to revitalize their aging faces with injectable fillers. In contrast to these minimally invasive procedures, they were also looking to tone their bodies with surgery, including tummy tucks, thigh lifts, and breast reduction procedures.
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Isn’t it vain to have plastic surgery?
The Latin origin of the word, “vanity” is vanus, meaning, “empty, without substance.” This does not apply to most people seeking plastic surgery. The typical patient either wants to refresh their appearance, to look as they did in years past, or to enhance their body to a state that corresponds to their image of themselves. An increase in self-esteem occurs, and rarely crosses the line into an excessive feeling of attractiveness or of one’s abilities. The increased self-confidence is profound and has many positive repercussions.
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Isn’t plastic surgery for the rich?
No longer! The relative cost of plastic surgery has decreased and has become available to a much larger segment of the population. There are financing plans available much like those for buying automobiles or appliances. Even some managed care insurance plans offer cosmetic surgery to their participants in a limited fashion. 48% of Americans with an income under $25K approve of plastic surgery according to the survey and would have a procedure done.
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How can people afford it?
Although some patients save up the entire cost of their plastic surgery, many are turning to finance companies that will lend them the money, often at reasonable rates. Financing provides the opportunity to have the surgery without having to wait — for many patients, the plastic surgery loan is just another bill, a way to build up frequent-flier miles if they put it on a credit card, or another check to write once a month.
My patients have included teachers, truck drivers, retirees, ranchers, and school-bus drivers.
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Foreclosures, the economy, and getting what you want
March 2, 2010
We’ve been sensitive to the economy and the toll it’s taken on some of our patients. The situation doesn’t change your desire to look and feel your best — that’s why we offer different payment options.
We’ve been able to find the best financing programs for our patients in order to fit their budget and lifestyle. Geri, my patient coordinator can work with you to develop a creative strategy to pay for your surgery. Some of the financing options we have available are:
• Care Credit – Care Credit offers special financing, low monthly payment options and no up-front costs or pre-payment penalties. They cover all cosmetic treatments and surgeries, as well as an array of other services you may have a need for. There are 0% interest options.
• My Medical Loan – My Medical Loan also offers great financing options and allows for a co-applicant if your credit rating isn’t so great. With promotion offers such as fixed interest rates, deferred interest, and fixed low monthly payments, this option is great for people who have a strict budget.
• Surgery Loans – Surgery Loans has a loan calculator so you can get an idea of how much you need and what the rates would be in order to fit your budget.
All of these options are great which is why we work with them. We also accept all major credit cards.
There are many more options we will cover in determining what would work best for you, in your surgery consultation. Rather than let the foreclosure and economy situation cripple you and your goals, we’re here to help you find ways to work around it.
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