Wedding Trends: Grooms Opt for BOTOX & Non-Surgical Treatments
July 1, 2016 - Rhys Branman, MD
Gone are the days when the extent of a groom’s pre-wedding prep was a trip to the barber shop with his best man. Today’s marrying men are adding BOTOX®, laser resurfacing, and other cosmetic treatments to their to-do lists before saying “I do.” Recently, the New York Times explored this trend, talking to grooms-to-be and aesthetic professionals to better understand why men might seek cosmetic touch-ups before their big day. Here’s what they found out: Men are marrying later in life, but don’t want to look older in their wedding photos. Even the most self-confident grooms are realizing that they... 
You know how most at-home facials tell you to avoid the eyes and lips? This can be so frustrating—the delicate areas such as the eyes, lips, and neck are often the first to show unwelcome signs of aging. What’s a gal (or guy) to do? Believe us, we understand your dilemma. Laser treatments or skin peels aren’t right for everyone, especially if you are looking for a no-downtime solution. So our Little Rock professional skin care team set out to find a fast, effective facial just for the more sensitive areas of the face, and we’ve found it! Introducing PERK,... 
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... 
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... 
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... 
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... 
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... 
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... 
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... 
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... 