• Seeing More Scalp than You Prefer? Hair Loss Treatment Options at a Glance.

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    July 20th, 2011

    While medications can slow the effects of hair loss, the results are only short-term with less than 2/3 of men responding to treatment. Hair transplantation offers a safe and permanent solution to male pattern baldness. For millions of men, going bald is a fact of life.   While both men and women tend to lose hair thickness as [...]

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  • Exercise: Every Movement Counts

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    July 14th, 2011

    By CosMed Guest Blogger, Michelle Pearl Every movement counts when it comes to burning calories.  Start off small if you need to.  Opt for the stairs instead of the elevator and soon you'll be burning off the calories you ate for breakfast before you know it! The most important thing to keep in mind is [...]

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  • Is Organic Necessarily Better?

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    July 5th, 2011

    Contributing author Dr. Alberto de la Fuente García, M.D While concerns over the impact on health and the environment are driving more consumers to buy organic, is the choice to go green necessarily better? Today, more and more consumers are choosing to buy organic making the trend to "go green" mainstream.  While the [...]

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  • After-Care Draws Americans to Cross International Borders to Obtain Health Care

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    June 30th, 2011

    Learn More About Medical Tourism It's not only the affordable medical treatment that is causing the increasing trend in medical tourism, but the treatment patients receive after their surgeries. Medical Tourism on the Rise As more Americans are losing health insurance, the trend to travel out of the country for affordable medical [...]

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  • Abdominal Etching: Ending the Chase for Chiseled Abs

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    June 30th, 2011

    Abdominal Etching FAQ Do you seek a lean, more defined abdominal physique?  Are you frustrated that countless stomach crunches, diets, and endless hours at the gym are ineffective at producing the six-pack you seek?  If so, abdominal etching or abdominal liposculpture may be the solution for you. What is Ab Etching? Abdominal etching or abdominal liposculpture is a cosmetic [...]

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  • Should You Hire a Personal Trainer to Help You Get Fit?

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    May 31st, 2011

    Michelle Pearl is a fitness expert and patient of CosMed Clinic who had reconstructive surgery with Dr. Quiroz after losing over 100 pounds. By CosMed Guest Blogger, Michelle Pearl If you are considering hiring a personal trainer to help you lose weight so that he or she can beat you up mentally and [...]

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  • Remove Excess Fat, Improve Muscle Tone, and Enhance your Figure – Just in time for Summer!

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    May 23rd, 2011

    Our board certified plastic surgeons also specialize in Post Bariatric / After Weight Loss Surgery. Find out if you are a candidate for this special procedure by requesting a free Virtual Consultation. Many people have tried eating well, exercising, and many of the diet gimmicks on market, yet were never able to achieve [...]

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  • A look at Non-surgical Facial Rejuvenation Approaches

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    May 17th, 2011

    Contributed by CosMed Clinic Dermatologist, Dr. de la Fuente, M.D. Although there are differences between young and aged skin with respect to the condition of the epidermis, dermal collagen is the most important factor in whether the skin appears to be young or old. The quest for youth and beauty is an ongoing [...]

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  • May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month

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    May 11th, 2011

    Tell a friend! Get your skin checked before you head into the sun this summer. In support of Skin Cancer Awareness month, CosMed Clinic is offering complementary Digital Complexion Analysis for the face with the Visia system. CosMed Clinic's Digital Complexion Analysis is performed by a board certified dermatologist (not a technician!) who [...]

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  • Is your Skin Ready for Summer?

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    May 6th, 2011

    To get a better understanding of your skin and best ways you can improve it, ask our dermatologist Dr. de la Fuente about the Digital Complexion Analysis for the face with the Visia system available at CosMed Clinic. Its already heating up, which means summer is just around the corner. Our new dermatologist [...]

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  • Exercise: Why Getting Started Can Seem Like Torture

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    April 28th, 2011

    By Michelle Pearl, CosMed Clinic’s Guest Blogger Exercise can feel overwhelming when you first start. You don’t have any cardio-respiratory endurance, so you get winded easily. And to top it all off, you are probably really uncomfortable in skimpy exercise clothing. How many times have you made a promise to yourself to start [...]

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  • True Sunscreen Secrets from the Experts (taken from the American Academy of Dermatology)

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    April 25th, 2011

    Even so-called "water-resistant" sunscreens may lose their effectiveness after 40 minutes in the water. Sunscreens rub off as well as wash off, so if you've towel-dried, reapply sunscreen for continued protection. Who needs sunscreens? Everyone! More than 2 million nonmelanoma skin cancers are diagnosed annually. Many studies have found an association between sunburns [...]

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