One of the most common misconceptions that patients have about gynecomastia is that it leads to breast cancer. However, it’s good to know that the connection between men who have gynecomastia and men who have breast cancer is virtually non-existent. One of the reasons why people get gynecomastia and male breast cancer confused with each […]
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If you watch any television, I’m sure you’ve seen those car insurance commercials where the inadequately insured speaker argues that he didn’t buy the wrong insurance policy—he had the wrong insurance company. Well, that can apply to many of life’s purchases, including cosmetic surgical services. This was recently the case of a patient in my
Yes, when you first hear about gynecomastia you might say, “What?! Men don’t have boobs!” and for the most part you may be right, but that’s not the case for everyone. Caused primarily by a change in hormones, gynecomastia causes men to form breast fat and tissue. To help you gain a better understanding of
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Whether you are preparing for your next bodybuilding competition or you just had a procedure like SculpSure, there is one thing that’s for certain: you don’t want to gain any extra lbs during Thanksgiving. And with a table full of carb loaded and butter-drenched food, Thanksgiving is like heading into war. According to The Calorie
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With most surgical procedures, patients are prohibited from exercising or weight lifting for around six weeks afterward. However, if you’re a bodybuilder, that six weeks can seem like an eternity and give you cabin fever— especially now that the temperatures are cooling down and you can’t spend as much time outdoors. Dr. Rick Silverman, however,
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One of the best ways to maintain your ideal body weight, eat right, get enough sleep, and take better care of your skin is to get into a healthy routine. However, because life isn’t exactly known to be predictable, scheduling a routine and sticking to one can be two entirely different things. By striving to
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There are a few trends that are taking over just about every beauty based YouTube channel and blog: full eyebrows and contoured cheeks. And with celebrities like Kim Kardashian launching new contouring tools and makeup kits, women everywhere are wondering how they can get a more contoured facial appearance. From makeup to injections, this article
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Fall is just around the corner which means that it may be time to switch up your workout routine. Now that the days are getting shorter and the weather is getting cooler, it’s good to have a workout to do when the weather gets a little hairy; like on a rainy fall day. To ensure
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If you are into bodybuilding, then you know a few things about how to enhance your muscles. As such, you know that one of the easiest ways to show off the definition of your muscles is by getting a tan. However, because tanning beds are a thing of the early 2000’s and are associated with
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Everyone and their mom have heard of Botox. As an injection that is used to temporarily relax the muscles around the forehead and eyes, Botox has continued to be one of the most popular cosmetic procedures on the market. However, there are a few other injections that are gaining popularity at Dr. Rick Silverman’s office:
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