Your Guide to Having the Best At-Home Valentine’s Day in Little Rock
February 8, 2021 - Rhys Branman, MD
Valentine’s Day is going to look a little different this year, but that’s okay! Just because we may have to spend more time at home instead of cruising the town, we can use this as the perfect opportunity to snuggle up close to our partner, order takeout, and throw on a romantic movie. To help you and your sweetheart have a fabulous at-home Valentine’s Day extravaganza while supporting your local community, we’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite Little Rock businesses. Keep it classic with flowers From roses and tulips to champagne and chocolate, Tanarah Luxe Floral has... 
We know that the bottom line of beautiful skin is healthy skin, but did you know that the same goes for your lips? When lips are exposed to environmental factors like the sun or dry air—or even too much of your own saliva—they become dehydrated, leading to chapped, scaly, flaking, crusty, blistered, or cracked lips (a.k.a. cheilitis). The good news is that chapped lips are totally preventable! In this blog, we’re sharing our Little Rock aesthetician Crystal’s prescription for maintaining soft, kissable lips year-round, so your lips are always ready to rock your next gorgeous makeup look. Our aesthetician Crystal’s... 
Treating the aging face with toxins, like Botox®, and dermal fillers, like Juvéderm®, requires both a medical education to understand and administer safely, as well as special training in how to provide injections to get optimal results. At Exhale Med Spa at Little Rock Cosmetic Surgery Center, all injections are performed by our board certified cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Rhys Branman, or our certified nurse injector, Leslie Harmon, both of whom are highly credentialed and have many years of experience. But in recent years, providers without these qualifications have administered injectables in an unsafe manner, and others have administered counterfeit products.... 
Every third Thursday in November, thousands of Americans refrain from smoking for at least 24 hours in what is called the Great American Smokeout. In recognition of this year’s event on November 19, I’ve decided to take a moment to explain the risks of smoking while undergoing cosmetic surgery. Whether you would like to quit smoking long-term or just for your procedure, this post will explain how nicotine and carbon monoxide affect your body, and why it is so important to refrain from using all nicotine products (including smoking, vaping, and using smokeless tobacco, nicotine gum, and patches) before and... 
While getting older comes with benefits including increased maturity and wisdom, many women enter their late 40s and 50s with a sense of dread, knowing they will experience the effects of menopause. As if the emotional and physical aspects weren’t enough, menopause can also take a toll on your skin—but there are ways to mitigate its effects. In this post, we’ll answer some of your top menopause-related skin questions, then offer some of the best non-surgical ways to manage the visible aging effects of menopause. Menopause, your skin, and collagen Menopause typically begins around the age of 50 and “officially”... 
What is a Daddy Do-Over? A daddy do-over is a tailored combination of surgical and non-surgical facial and body treatments designed especially with men in mind. While men don't go through pregnancy and childbirth, their bodies also change with the advent of fatherhood. If you are a dad, you are probably familiar with the lifestyle changes that come with the territory: eating a kid-friendly (i.e. less healthy) diet, not having time for exercise, and often being short on sleep. These and other factors are likely to take a toll on your body and you may find yourself longing to get... 
With many states and businesses requiring mask-wearing to prevent the spread of coronavirus, we’re seeing an uptick in a related skin problem here at our Little Rock med spa: maskne. But none of us would want vanity to get in the way of helping our neighbors, so what’s a person to do? Our amazing licensed aesthetician Crystal Shaffer of Exhale the Medspa is here to help you stay beautiful and safe! Why am I breaking out more under my mask? If your mask is doing its job and limiting the distance your exhalations can travel, it will also be increasing... 
As a cosmetic surgery practice deeply committed to keeping patients safe, healthy, and happy, it should come as no surprise that Dr. Rhys Branman and his all-star team reopened Cosmetic Surgery Center with a thoughtful COVID-19 plan in place! In alignment with both local and federal recommendations and following guidelines from government and healthcare agencies, we will be taking the following extra safety measures to keep both you and the Cosmetic Surgery Center family safe and healthy. Important upcoming dates As of June 23rd, we have resumed all in-person consultations. If you are ready to explore your options, meet with... 
April may be Rosacea Awareness Month, but anyone who suffers from this chronic skin condition knows it’s a lifetime concern that can flare up any time of the year. As the root cause of rosacea is still being researched and there is not yet a known cure, the condition remains notoriously difficult to treat. Our amazing aesthetician Crystal Shaffer recently filmed a quick video with helpful tips for managing rosacea and treating flare-ups. In it, she shares the strategies that have worked best for her rosacea patients. 1. Determine your triggers Unfortunately, one of the most frustrating aspects of rosacea... 
We’re on the cusp of springtime, and many of us find ourselves yearning to break out of old ruts. Reducing household clutter is one way to bring proverbial fresh air into the home and, indeed, every aspect of day-to-day life. It’s a noble undertaking, which many of us go into with great enthusiasm—only to find ourselves quickly running out of steam. Letting go of things is hard! And that’s not just a truism; there’s real science behind it. If you can’t get rid of clothing pieces you’ll never wear again, the sunk cost fallacy may be to blame. Your mind... 