4-Step Arm Lift for Bat Wings– Part 2

April 17, 2015

This is Part 2 of our post on treating bat wings. You can read Part 1 here. Brachioplasty is the medical term for an arm lift, a surgical procedure that addresses extremely loose skin on the lower inner arm near the armpit. Also called a “hidden lift” because scarring can be easily hidden in the crease of the underarm, brachioplasty is less invasive than other lift procedures because there is less fatty tissues to remove. Step 1 – Either intravenous sedation …

Do You Have a Mole that Needs to Go?

April 17, 2015

The more you know about skin moles, the better off you’ll be, from both a health and a cosmetic perspective. I’ve written this post to help you understand just what a skin mole is and the best course of action to take if you decide that a skin mole on your body needs to go. Skin Mole: Blemish or Beauty Mark? Skin moles are growths that generally result from a high concentration of natural skin pigment.At different periods in history, …

Fat Grafting: A Robin Hood-Like Approach to Beauty

April 17, 2015

In many ways, fat grafting—also known as fat transfer surgery—is the Robin Hood of cosmetic procedures. The lovable scoundrel of Sherwood Forest took from the rich and gave to the poor. With fat grafting, your surgeon takes your own body fat where it is available in excess and transfers it to another part of the body that is in need of plumping. So before you curse the spare tire around your middle or the junk in your trunk, let me …

Conquering Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

April 17, 2015

Did you know that Australia experienced an epidemic in 1980? It was an epidemic of work-related arm and hand pain. Soon the term “repetitive strain injury” became part of our vocabulary, and a spotlight was focused on a condition known as carpal tunnel syndrome. In the ankles and feet, this condition is known as tarsal tunnel syndrome. I’d like to shed more light on the subject for you today. Understanding Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful disorder …

The Right “Fix” for Abdominal Fat

April 17, 2015

“Dr Norris, will liposuction help me get my figure back, or do I need a tummy tuck?” This excellent question is posed to me frequently, and I’m going to try and answer it today for everyone who is wondering just what the difference is between abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) and liposuction. Let me begin by saying that excess skin and fat in the tummy area is a problem for almost everyone. Even the most stringent diet and most rigorous workout schedule …