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You are invited to an exclusive Latisse Event at Grand Hyatt Atlanta – Monday October 4th

Posted on September 29, 2010 11:53AM

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John’s Creek Guide interviews Dr. David Whiteman

Dr. David Whiteman was recently interviewed by John’s Creek Guide. Please click on the video below.

Posted on September 28, 2010 11:07AM

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Bridalplasty: New Reality Show Allows Brides-to-be to Compete for Plastic Surgery before their Big Day

Reality shows are commonly filled with contestants who have had plastic surgery or who have plastic surgery on the show, but a reality show that gives plastic surgery as a prize to the winner has yet to air, until now. E! Entertainment is planning to do just that. With the reality TV buzz on brides and weddings, E! has decided to combine a bridal show with plastic surgery, called Bridalplasty. Unlike the popular mommy makeover surgery, bridalplasty is for women who want to change/enhance their bodies before getting married.

The contestants for the show Bridalplasty are brides-to-be who are not completely satisfied with their bodies. Each contestant starts the show with a plastic surgery wish list. The competition entails the brides writing vows and making honeymoon and wedding plans. Each week, one bride wins a small cosmetic surgery, which she chooses from her wish list. The surgery is performed immediately, and results are shown the next week. The bride who wins the entire contest will be given a major plastic surgery procedure of her choice and her dream wedding. The winner’s wedding will be aired on E!, and just to make things more interesting the groom will not see his bride’s new look until she walks down the aisle.

While this show will be interesting and drama-filled, here at Southern Plastic Surgery, we hope it will also provide viewers with education on plastic surgery procedures. Popularity of cosmetic surgery before a wedding is rising. Brides tend to feel additional stress when preparing for a wedding, and they want to look their best for their big day. Cosmetic surgery before the wedding can provide the bride with the look she always wanted, and it will require her to rest and relax a little. Major procedures, such as breast augmentation, body contouring, and facial procedures require recovery time, so we suggest that patients plan their surgery in advance and allow plenty of recovery time. Southern Plastic Surgery also offers skin care products and laser hair removal that will guarantee you’ll look your best for your big day, and you won’t even have to pack a razor for the honeymoon. For more information on plastic surgery procedures or to schedule a consultation before your big day contact us, visit our website, and continue to read Dr. Whiteman’s blog.

Posted on September 27, 2010 1:43PM

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Can I Have a Tummy Tuck if I’ve had a C-Section?

As Dr. David Whiteman of Southern Plastic Surgery has discussed in previous blog posts detailing mommy makeover surgery, a woman’s body goes through numerous changes during pregnancy and post child birth.  That is why most mommy makeover surgeries are usually comprised of a series of procedures such as: liposuction, breast lift (mastopexy), breast augmentation, and tummy tuck (abdominoplasty.)
For most women, the changing appearance of their abdomen, caused by the extreme growth and variable contracture after birth, tends to be the most physically dramatic during pregnancy.  In addition to body changes, for some women, having a baby also involves a .  A c-section requires a surgeon to make an incision to access the mother’s uterus and remove the baby.  This is a type of surgery from which women must properly recover before having any additional procedures.  However, there is usually no reason a previous, healed c-section should keep a woman from approaching a tummy tuck to reattach the abdominal muscles and skin that can become stretched and lax by a baby.
In fact, in addition to removing excess skin and tightening muscle, a tummy tuck is often effective in reducing the amount of scar tissue created by a c-section.  Dr. Whiteman reiterates to patients that this is a surgical procedure that should be approached with due caution especially for women who have just been through the taxing process of giving birth.  Additionally, women should allow ample time for their bodies to normalize hormone levels before they seek surgical consultation as hormones greatly affect the appearance of tissues and fluid levels.
To learn more about the cosmetic surgery procedures Dr. Whiteman performs or to schedule an Atlanta tummy tuck consultation contact his office, visit his website or subscribe to his blog.

Posted on September 16, 2010 4:06PM

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Turkey Meatballs in Pitas

Another one of our wonderful Facebook fans shared this delicious “healthy recipe!”

Things needed:

Preparation

Combine 1 cup tomato and 1/4 teaspoon each cumin, salt, and black pepper; set aside. Combine turkey, 3 tablespoons cilantro, and 1/4 teaspoon each cumin, salt, and black pepper. Shape into 12 (1 1/2-inch) meatballs. Heat vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Brown meatballs. Divide among pita halves, and top each with 1 lettuce leaf, 1/4 cup tomato mixture, and 1 tablespoon yogurt.

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As seen on Health.com

Posted on September 10, 2010 11:26AM

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Grilled Chicken with White Barbecue Sauce

Another one of our wonderful Facebook fans shared this delicious “healthy recipe!”

Things needed:

Sauce:

Preparation

Preheat grill to medium-hot using both burners.

To prepare chicken, loosen skin from breasts by inserting fingers, gently pushing between skin and meat. Combine salt and next 4 ingredients (salt through chile powder); rub under loosened skin.

Turn left burner off (leave right burner on). Coat grill rack with cooking spray. Place chicken on grill rack over right burner; grill 5 minutes on each side or until browned. Move chicken to grill rack over left burner. Cover and cook 35 minutes or until done, turning once. Remove chicken from grill; discard skin.

To prepare sauce, combine mayonnaise and remaining ingredients, stirring with a whisk.  Serve with chicken.

Nutritional Info

(As seen on Health.com)

Posted on September 10, 2010 11:15AM

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Specials for September at Laser Lights Cosmetic Laser Center

Posted on September 7, 2010 10:13AM

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Our September Featured Procedure – as seen in Best Self Magazine

Posted on September 1, 2010 10:00AM

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David M. Whiteman, M.D., F.R.C.S.(c)
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