Top 4 Healthy Eating Stories of the Last Decade
February 10, 2020 - Rhys Branman, MD
Between people experimenting with optimizing their personal health and scientific discoveries, the last decade has brought forth numerous breakthroughs in our collective thinking about what constitutes healthy eating—and what doesn’t. We thought it was time for a look back...how many of these news stories were you aware of? 1) Intermittent fasting can help regulate blood sugar levels. Rewind to 2010 and you might remember how healthy snacking was widely recommended as a way to regulate your blood sugar; it sure sounds logical! However, according to more recent research, the opposite may be true: abstaining from foods for a portion of... 
With a chill in the air, it’s not too early to dive into the holidays and squeeze in a few adventures before 2019 is over and out. Whether your favorite part of the season is singing catchy carols, hanging decorations, seeing myriad Christmas lights, or celebrating with family and friends, there are plenty of holiday events in Little Rock to enjoy. Here are 5 ways to make your Little Rock Christmas 2019 one to remember: 1. Start the holiday season off Griswold-style Pile the family into the car and head to a local tree farm to cut down your own... 
Drumroll, please…Dr. Branman has been named the “Best Cosmetic Surgeon” in Little Rock for 2019! We want to thank all of our patients who took the time to vote for both Dr. Branman and Exhale MedSpa in this year’s annual Arkansas Democrat-Gazette “Best of the Best” contest. Because of your votes, Dr. Branman is now an 8x winner of this award, and he is honored to be named Little Rock’s favorite cosmetic surgeon. But that’s not all we have to celebrate: Exhale MedSpa was also selected as the Best Day Spa for the second year in a row! About the... 
So, you’re considering breast augmentation. You’ve come to the right place! Dr. Rhys Branman and the Cosmetic Surgery Center team have helped hundreds of women love their shape more, making us one of the premier practices for breast augmentation in Little Rock. Dr. Branman recently spoke with KATV about a few key considerations to make as you plan your breast augmentation procedure (see clip below)—and here on our blog, we’re diving a bit deeper into the subject to help you make informed decisions. A: Assess your breast augmentation options Once you’ve decided you want to have breast augmentation, it can... 
Have you seen the impressive before and after results of skin tightening treatments like Ultherapy and thought, “that looks good, but I wonder what that’s really doing to their skin.” Well, scientists wonder that too, and recently, a few of them did a study to find out! In a nutshell, here’s what Dermatology Today found. Ultherapy results in more collagen and elastin, but not at the expense of your skin’s health Researchers at the University of Hamburg evaluated 22 female patients 4, 12, and 24 weeks after receiving one Ultherapy treatment. They were looking for changes in skin physiology, including... 
Now that shorts-and-swimsuit season is here, are you remembering what a pain (both figuratively and literally) it can be to deal with unwanted hair? If the idea of shaving your legs, underarms, bikini line, or other areas that are going to see daylight for the next 5 months or so makes you cringe, you might be tempted to spring for laser hair removal. Having smooth, hair-free skin every day without shaving or waxing sounds dreamy—and our Little Rock laser hair removal patients will readily agree—but before you invest in laser hair removal, it’s important to understand what’s involved, as well... 
Tiny needles pricking your skin resulting in magically improved skin might sound like science fiction, but microneedling works. Thousands of patients have turned to this unique skincare treatment to reduce wrinkles, improve skin tone and texture, treat acne scarring, and even diminish the appearance of stretch marks. While there are plenty of articles boasting about the benefits of microneedling, most don’t tell you much about the treatment. Here are five microneedling facts that could lead you to become a microneedling convert. 1. Microneedling has a long history Microneedling has risen in popularity in recent years but this treatment has actually... 
A simple visit to the doctor is an intimidating experience for some. The sterile environment, the way some doctors seem emotionally detached, and digesting new medical terminology add up to a potentially stressful event. And even if you feel relaxed, it’s common to forget to ask your most important questions! Going to the right doctor or cosmetic surgeon can put your mind at ease, but it also helps to have your questions written down ahead of time. Medium recently published some helpful questions to consider asking during your appointment. Here are a few highlights. What’s the most common cause of... 
Though more and more men are realizing they have options for reducing their enlarged male breasts, we still receive many questions about male chest reduction surgery. To help you learn more about gynecomastia and your options for treating it, we’ve rounded up and answered some of the most frequently asked questions about male breast reduction. While some excess fat on the chest may be reduced by losing weight or doing toning exercises, many men find gynecomastia simply won’t go away. That’s because glandular breast tissue cannot be reduced naturally—no matter how many hours you spend at the gym. 1. What... 
Did you know that an estimated two-thirds of adult men will develop some degree of gynecomastia, or enlarged male breasts, at some point in their lives? About 50% of teenage boys experience this too. While usually harmless from a medical standpoint, gynecomastia can have significant emotional and psychological effects. The good news is that gynecomastia can usually be treated successfully—and often permanently—with male breast reduction surgery. If you think you might have gynecomastia, the info below will help you better understand what’s going on and your options for treatment. Do I have gynecomastia? Gynecomastia often results from hormonal imbalances. If... 