I recently read a story online that reminded me of why I like to do what I do, and why patients appreciate our unique approach. This story about “Brain Fog” documents a problem that is getting more and more attention in the media. It is also referred to as post-anesthesia cognitive dysfunction and causes temporary or permanent […]
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Obesity and the Aesthetic Industry
This week, the American Medical Association announced its decision to recognize obesity as a disease, thus requiring a range of medical interventions for treatment and prevention. The AMA’s announcement shifts more responsibility to the medical community and how we address obesity with our patients. Interestingly, the language from the primary resolution resulting in the new classification argued that […]
Long-Lasting Natural Beauty with Dermal Fillers
Every day we see more medical professionals offering non-surgical procedures using dermal fillers like Artefill, Juvederm, Radiesse, Sculptra and others. New entrants into the market just validate what we’ve known for years at Germantown Aesthetics – a less invasive, non-surgical approach can and does provide a long-lasting natural result. For those that are curious but hesitant about […]
Redefining Liposuction
I have been performing liposuction procedures for more than four years and have attended multiple programs for advanced techniques in liposuction and contouring procedures. During this time, I have noticed a significant improvement in results when using these techniques in combination with personal experience. Liposuction and abdominoplasties are two of my favorite types of procedures. […]
Teaching Innovative Techniques to Fellow Medical Professionals
Aesthetic procedures are not taught in the vast majority of surgical and nonsurgical specialty residency programs, therefore aesthetic physicians rely heavily on formal professional society meetings, as well as peer physician training. Aesthetic physicians earn the bulk of their knowledge regarding cosmetic surgery through office preceptorships. Germantown Aesthetics’ medical director, Dr. Gregory Laurence, has always […]
Full Lips: What You Need to Know Before Volumization
It has long since been recognized that the focus of the male or female face is the mouth and the eye area. In general, when two individuals are engaging in conversation, either of these areas will be the visual focus point. For this reason, it is common and natural that patients will request enhancements or […]
Look Younger Without Surgery: Jana’s Story
Jana is a licensed aesthetician and our receptionist. She not only knows how we conduct our services, she also trusts our service. She recently traded spaces from behind the front desk to the operating room, but not for surgery. Jana is what we call our “typical” patient. Our typical patients, who are looking for natural […]
Non-Surgical Facelifts at Germantown Aesthetics
It is a remarkable time for those who want to look younger without surgery. In fact it is now possible to look dramatically both younger and more natural without incisions! The current reality of cosmetic surgery in Memphis is even more exciting because of these natural and remarkable long-lasting wrinkle removers. The latest advance is NOT a […]