These are very confusing and scary times for all of us. Our lives are being turned upside down and, to me, it feels surreal. As a physician, I have always tried to understand disease processes and human health: the AIDS epidemic while I was in New York City before HIV was identified; yearly concerns with… Continue Reading »
Last week, I had the experience of a lifetime when I went to Hollywood with my husband, Kent, for the world premiere of the Clint Eastwood movie Richard Jewell. The movie was partially based on my husband and co-author Kevin Salwen’s historical non-fiction book, The Suspect: An Olympic Bombing, The FBI, The Media, and Richard… Continue Reading »
Hello, I’m Jasmine, 28 year-old owner of Hey Baby Ultrasound Boutique, mother of Irish twins, and wife to a super soldier. One year ago, I walked into Dr. Diane Alexander‘s office totally unsure of what to expect. I was partially convinced she would send me right out the door. “You’re young sweetie, you’ll snap back.”… Continue Reading »
While Undergoing Tissue Expander Reconstruction, look like you have perfect breasts! Three layers of 100% silicone that can be worn to mimic your natural breasts Wear your clothes with confidence! Trulife has changed the way women go through tissue expander reconstruction. There has never been a breast form developed solely for the breast cancer patient… Continue Reading »
What does GBOMB stand for? It stands for greens, beans, onions, mushrooms, berries, and seeds. Greens are the most nutrient-dense of all foods. Raw, leafy veggies have approximately 100 calories per pound on average; these foods are great for weight loss. Additionally, they protect blood vessels and reduce the risk of diabetes. All veggies contain… Continue Reading »
These poses can be done and modified for most anyone, at any level. Most people can do these poses within weeks of surgery but consult with your doctor and use your best judgment to see if it is suitable for you. Seated Twist No-Jumping Jumping Jacks Clasp hands/ draw hands up to heart/ push hands… Continue Reading »
At 43 years old, with a 3-year old daughter, I went in for a routine mammogram. The results were far from routine. My world stopped in the moment I received the phone call that I had cancer. I had been through years of infertility treatments to finally have my baby and the first thing I… Continue Reading »
At Artisan Plastic Surgery, we strive to offer excellent care to our patients, and minimizing discomfort is one of our biggest goals. To better serve our patients, we now offer laughing gas, or PRO-NOX™, for patient-controlled inhaled analgesia for in-office use. A therapy long-employed for dental procedures and to decrease pain in labor, laughing has… Continue Reading »
Without the physicians who are experts to their fields and dedicated to their patients, I would not be so lucky and confident in my life. My story began on May 25, 2005. My radiologist found calcifications on my left breast mammogram. She suggested I have a needle biopsy on 06/09/05. Three days later she called… Continue Reading »
The diagnosis of breast cancer elicits a myriad of emotions. If I were to pick the strongest, it would be the feeling of being incredibly vulnerable. The process of healing takes time, and that allowed me to face different aspects of my life and re-prioritize. There are pars that are sad, with an overwhelming feeling… Continue Reading »