Author Archives: Dr. Glen Brooks Spa on the Green

INTRODUCING COOLSCULPTING

We are so happy to announce that we will now be offering Coolsculpting at The Office of Dr. Glen Brooks! Coolsculpting is a non-surgical method of fat reduction that uses cryolipolysis to permanently kill fat cells. Cryolipolysis is the use of controlled cooling to injure and kill subcutaneous fat cells while keeping the overlying skin unharmed. …

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WHAT IS IMPLANT BASED BREAST RECONSTRUCTION?

As most people have heard by now, actress, Angelina Jolie reveled recently that she has made the difficult decision to undergo a bilateral nipple sparing mastectomy after finding out that she was positive for the BRCA1 (breast cancer) gene. Angelina disclosed her decision along with a brief account of what the road to reconstruction consisted …

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THE SKINNY ON FAT GRAFTING

What is Fat Grafting? Fat grafting or fat transfer consists of harvesting fat cells from one part of the body (abdomen, hips, etc) via liposuction and then injecting these fat cells into another part of the body (face, buttocks, hands, breasts). Fat grafting is a technique that has been around for a long time and is …

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BREAST IMPLANTS: SALINE VS. SILICONE

As you may have realized from our previous post about sizing for Breast Augmentation, deciding to have a Breast Augmentation is just the beginning of a series of decisions! One of these (very important) decisions is whether to use Silicone Gel Implants or Saline Implants. left: silicone, right: salineThe majority of our Breast Augmentation patients …

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How to Make Rice Breast Implant Sizers

One of the most important steps in a successful Breast Augmentation is deciding on the size of the implant. This decision can be somewhat overwhelming and requires proper sizing. Sizing can be done in a variety of ways, at our office we encourage patients to do multiple forms of sizing.Prior to surgery when patients come …

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HOLIDAY MAKEUP

Four looks to WOW at your Holiday Event!THE RED LIPPED DIVA Picture via Pinterest  This looks packs a big punch without taking a lot of time and is perfect for the girl who wants to stand out at her Holiday event! And of course, the red is a great way to get in the holiday spirit! …

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Guide to Choosing Your Cleanser

Deciding on the right cleanser can be one of the most difficult decisions in your skin care regime. Many people end up choosing the wrong cleanser, which can in turn make the rest of your skin care regime seem as though it is not working. Your moisturizer can end up getting the blame when your …

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HOW TO AVOID BRUISING FROM INJECTABLES

One of the biggest concerns for all of our patients when having an injectable procedure performed is whether or not they will be sporting a nice big bruise for the days to follow. The fear of a bruise can even prevent some patients from getting the procedure done! Treatments with neuromodulators such as Botox and …

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