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There is not a universal “right time” to have plastic surgery. The best time to have surgery is when you feel ready and confident in your treatment plan and chosen plastic surgeon. With that in mind, there are certainly some perks to undergoing plastic surgery in the winter. Dr. Joseph […]
October 1 marked the official beginning of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to raise awareness of the deadly disease and educate women about diagnosis and treatment options. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) encourages women to create an “Early Detection Plan,” to […]
You might be surprised to know that at Michaels Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, we treat countless male patients in addition to our female patients. Although men are generally more discrete about seeking aesthetic improvement with cosmetic surgery (or noninvasive cosmetic treatment), they too want to look fit or more […]
Most likely, you already know that eating nutritious foods and adhering to a regular fitness routine is crucial for staying fit and toned. However, were you aware that eating certain foods can help you achieve a flatter abdominal contour? Here, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Joseph Michaels shares a few of […]
Sure, you wash your face every night to remove makeup, dirt and other debris as well as every morning. You apply moisturizer after each wash and perhaps a skin serum and eye cream at night. You also use sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher every day. This is […]
Autumn is right around the corner, signifying a perfect time for regeneration. Like the deciduous trees that shed their leaves in fall in preparation for a new beginning, we should cleanse our skin of dead skin cells and other debris, to unveil fresh, healthy skin. At Michaels Aesthetic and Reconstructive […]
We are heading into the dog days of summer, which means sizzling temperatures and extremely high humidity levels. Hot weather and sticky humidity can make it difficult to look your best while you lounge at the beach or poolside. However, Dr. Joseph Michaels can help. Here, he offers a few […]
As individuals age, the body increasingly slows its production of collagen and elastin, two proteins that are integral in maintaining youthful-looking, elastic skin. Without these essential proteins, the skin loses its elastic quality and begins to sag. Also with age, muscle tone is lost, and fat migrates to unwanted areas […]
Toning your tummy can be difficult. It takes a nutritious diet, a healthy daily calorie intake, a proper mix of cardiovascular and strength-training exercises, and good genes! If you need some assistance achieving a toned tummy, try the following tips. Stand up Straight Your mother always told you that good […]
Most of us have to work hard to burn calories and stay fit, especially as we get older. We have to watch what we eat and get regular exercise, and it is not always easy! As an experienced board-certified plastic surgeon in Bethesda and Fairfax, I realize that most individuals […]
