Regularly washing and sanitizing your hands is a pivotal first line of defense against COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend carefully scrubbing your hands for 20 seconds to mitigate the risk of spreading germs effectively. The use of high percentage alcohol hand sanitizers (60% or higher) can also help remove viruses… Read More »
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Expert Tips on How to Maintain Your Beauty Routine From Home
With more time than ever at home, now’s the perfect chance to refine your beauty routine and get your skin healthy, radiant, and zit-free. With just a few simple tweaks and a bit of practice, you’ll be a beauty guru in no-time. We’ve compiled some expert tips and tricks to give yourself that spa-glow from… Read More »
Hit Rewind With This Foolproof Anti-Aging Skincare Regimen
We’ve come a long way in our understanding of aging, especially in slowing the visible signs of wrinkling, skin laxity, and hyperpigmentation. Today, anti-aging can begin in your home, thanks to powerful skincare products and natural botanical ingredients. For even further rejuvenation, Dr. Armijo has a range of tools and treatments available to help target your… Read More »
Can Breast Reduction Really be Scarless?
Breast reductions are a perfect solution for any woman looking to downsize her breasts. Dr. Armijo has worked with countless patients of all ages to help create breasts they truly love, and that support their lifestyle. If you’re struggling with shoulder, neck, or back pain due to your breasts’ size, Dr. Armijo can help. Plenty of… Read More »
Advances in Breast Reconstruction
More than 30 years have passed since October became Breast Cancer Awareness Month in 1985. Today, advances in medical technologies, pharmaceuticals, and surgical techniques save thousands of lives every year. From detection to treatment, modern medicine has gone through considerable evolutions–especially in terms of advances in breast reconstruction options. Dr. Armijo is an experienced, board-certified… Read More »
Understanding Your Options for Breast Reconstruction
Today, thanks to advances in medicine, surgical techniques, and medical technologies, women with breast cancer are often able to go on to live happy and healthy lives post-treatment. Still, breast cancer recovery brings with it countless life decisions, among them how you want your body to look after treatment. After a lumpectomy or mastectomy, patients… Read More »
How Pregnancy Affects a Tummy Tuck
If possible, Dr. Bryan Armijo always recommends getting a tummy tuck (or abdominoplasty) after you’ve completed childbearing. That said, tummy tucks by no means stop a woman from being able to have children. If you’re healthy and of childbearing age, a tummy tuck won’t prevent you from getting pregnant or carrying a baby to full term. With that… Read More »
The 3 Breast Augmentation Surgical Techniques That Reduce Capsular Contraction Risk
No matter how skilled your surgeon, or how perfectly your breast augmentation procedure goes, there is a small risk of complications arising during or after surgery. Every body responds differently to surgery and the insertion of a foreign object. From patient to patient, the connective tissue composition can vary widely, and no two healing processes are identical…. Read More »
Nighttime Wrinkle-Reducing Habits
When most people think of anti-aging, daily SPF usage, plenty of hydration, and procedures like Botox come to mind. What many don’t realize is that our habits affect our skin 24/7/365. Keeping your skin healthy, elastic, and youthful can seem like a challenge, but the right knowledge and practices make all the difference. One unexpected source… Read More »
How to Get Your Prettiest Pout for Valentine’s Day
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, millions of Americans have already started looking for the perfect gift to get their special someone. Classics like chocolate, flowers, and jewelry are sure to bring a smile to your significant other’s face, but these tokens of affection each have their drawbacks. Flowers and chocolate are impermanent (and… Read More »