George P. Chatson, M.D. Blog

The National Retail Federation (NRF) has found that 55% of people plan on celebrating Valentine’s Day in 2020. According to their data, this year for Valentine’s Day, consumers plan to spend an average of:

• $101.21 on spouses or partners
• $30.19 on family members (non-spouse)
• $14.69 on friends
• $14.45 on children’s classmates and teachers
• $12.96 on co-workers
• $12.21 on pets
• $10.60 on others

The NRF reports that all of this Valentine’s Day spending will top $27...

Facelift surgery addresses sagging tissue and loose skin to produce a firm, well-defined, and more youthful appearance. Through lifting underlying tissue, a firm and strong base is created for overlying skin, but issues impacting the skin itself are not always corrected. This means that a facelift, while exceptional at producing a firmer and more lifted look, is not designed to correct scars, wrinkles, or other topical...

Have you heard of “smartphone face”? This is what beauty experts are calling the shortening of neck muscles and loosening of the skin caused by frequent use of a smartphone or tablet. Not related to radiation from these devices, smartphone face is an issue of posture – and it’s starting to create advanced signs of aging in people who are far too young to look so old.

Symptoms of smartphone face include:

• Loose jowls
• Sagging facial skin
• Double chin
• Marionette lines
• ...

Mommy makeover surgery focuses on the areas of the body impacted most by pregnancy and nursing. Depending on your specific needs and desires this may include:

• Breast Augmentation to address issues like volume loss and asymmetry
• Breast Lift to restore a firm and lifted appearance to the chest
• Liposuction to remove stubborn fat deposits from ankles, thighs, hips, waist, back, and arms
• Tummy Tuck to remove excess skin, eliminate stretch marks, reattach separated abdominal muscles, and tone the entire midsection

To learn which procedures will be useful in your...