Before their procedures, I spend a lot of time with my Richmond plastic surgery patients going over what to expect during recovery, including how much help they will need from others. Every patient needs at least one trusted friend or family member to drive them to and from surgery and keep an eye on them for the first 24 hours or so.

Do you feel a twinge of guilt each time you toss an empty shampoo bottle? Are you conflicted about using a beauty subscription service (love the convenience, but hate the packaging it takes to get them to your doorstep)?

Even if you regularly hit the gym and eat a balanced diet, when was the last time you did something to improve your mental wellbeing?

With today’s less-invasive liposuction technology, improved surgical techniques, and tiny incisions, recovery after liposuction is relatively easy compared to many other body contouring procedures.

Whether you love chilly nights and shorter days or spend this time of year dreaming of summer, there’s no denying that the cold and dryness of winter can wreak havoc on your skin.

While a long road trip has its own challenges, a plane ride to a different time zone brings with it the dreaded jet lag—and it can be particularly gruesome with quick trips.