Month: July 2011

YRB Magazine Turns to Dr. Kassabian for Summer Skincare Tips

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Dr. Kassabian was featured in this month’s issue of YRB Magazine as the expert in summer skincare and beauty.

Here are some of Dr. K’s tips:

– Keep your skin hydrated and moisturized.

– Wear UVA/UVB protection sunglasses to protect the delicate skin around the eyes and help prevent fine lines and wrinkles.

– Use an eye cream. Whatever cream you choose, it is essential in keeping your skin looking younger and avoiding wrinkles.

– Mineral Cosmetics are great to wear during the hot summer months. It won’t clog pores and provides a natural UVA/UVB protection.

– Drink plenty of water. Your body needs more water in the summer to stay hydrated.

– Change your skincare routine during the summer months. Switch to a lighter moisturizer to keep your pores clear.

YRB also featured the Lift MD Aesthetics® Skin Perfecting Tinted SPF Moisturizer as a top product pick.

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Lift MD Aesthetics® by Dr. Garo Kassabian

436 N. Bedford Dr. Suite 301 Beverly Hills, Ca 90210

310-285-0400

www.liftmd.com

Ask Dr. K: Is Your Surgeon Board Certified?

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Is Your Surgeon Board Certified?
It may seem like an obvious question, but many patients often forget to consider whether or not their surgeon is board certified. It is imperative to know this before considering surgery and to know that not all surgeons are board certified. Keep in mind, if your surgeon is board certified, you want to make sure it is within the specialty for which you are seeing them. For example, an ENT doctor may be board certified, but that does mean he can perform plastic surgery. So, you want to know what the specialty or sub-specialty is and make sure the certification is for what you are looking for.
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What Does It Mean To Be Board Certified, Is It Different From Being Licensed? 
Yes. Every physician MUST be licensed to practice medicine. Medical boards in the US and other jurisdictions issue these licenses and have the authority to investigate, discipline the practitioner and regulate the practice of medicine within their state or territory.
In addition to be licensed, some physicians may be board certified in their specialty. For example, I am board certified in both General Surgery and Plastic Surgery. These boards are very different from the state boards that issue licenses. Every recognized medical specialty and many sub-specialties have established boards to examine the qualifications of the practitioner. Each specialty board determines the appropriate qualifications with examinations, competency demonstrations and training, to name a few, which show an acceptable minimum level of knowledge. If acceptable, that practitioner will then be awarded a certification to show they meet the qualifications.
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Is a Board Certified Surgeon Better Than One That Is Not Certified? 
In my opinion, yes. Not being certified does not necessarily mean the surgeon lacks the skills, but knowing that your surgeon is certified can give you peace of mind knowing that they have a board certification behind them. Board certification demonstrates that the surgeon has met the requirements of a particular specialty or for that particular certification. To be certified involves successful completion of a specific amount of training and passing an exam. Some surgeons who are not certified may be just as skilled, however there is something to be said if the surgeon is unable to or has not applied for board certification.
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What Are My Certifications?
I am certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. For questions or more information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
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Lift MD Aesthetics® by Dr. Garo Kassabian

436 N. Bedford Dr. Suite 301 Beverly Hills, Ca 90210

310-285-0400

http://www.liftmd.com

Top 5 Tips for Fat Busting Your Belly

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It’s summer time and we all know what that means; sun-soaked days at the beach and pool parties! Don’t worry if your not feeling in tip top shape, this will help you trim up and shed those few extra pounds to get you bathing suit ready. It all starts with proper digestion and having a clean digestive system through detox. The more toxins there are in the body, the more more the fat cells will expand to store these toxins. Eating clean foods and sticking to raw, non-starch veggies and ripe fruit will not only have you feeling great but will help to reduce the belly fat that we develop through poor diet and lack of exercise.
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Hot Water with Lemon
Do this right when you wake up. Drink 1-3 cups of warm or hot water (depending on your tolerance level) with a tablespoon of lemon juice. This will help to jumpstart your metabolism and detoxify your system.
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Stay Away From Dairy, Period
Dairy contains harmful proteins like Casein that are very difficult for our bodies to digest and can result in fat build-up and toxification. Stay away from dairy and try alternative products like Almond Milk and Hemp Milk.
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No More Sugar
Refined sugar one of the most toxic foods you can consume. Not only can is cause surges and crashes in energy but can add to those extra pounds around the mid-section. This is one of the first things to cut out of your diet if looking to shed a few. Try Raw Honey instead.
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Ladies, Drink Spearmint Tea If It’s That Time of The Month
Spearmint tea is great for regulating hormonal imbalances. It will have you feeling and looking better if consumed regularly and will help to fight bloating.
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Eat Alkaline Foods First
At each meal, by putting alkaline foods first, you are balancing your acidity level and regulating healthy body function and metabolism. These foods include ripe fruit and raw vegetables- both high in fiber. By practicing this daily, you will see results beyond shedding a few pounds, and you will feel better and look more radiant.
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Lift MD Aesthetics® by Dr. Garo Kassabian

436 N. Bedford Dr. Suite 301 Beverly Hills, Ca 90210

310-285-0400

http://www.liftmd.com

Oxygen Facial by Lift MD Aesthetics

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Indulge and quench your skin with medical grade oxygen gas in combination with vitamins, minerals, enzymes and amino acids. Oxygen therapy helps speed the healing process post-facial surgery or for any aggressive skin treatments. Great for after a laser, microderm or facial peel to help hydrate, nourish, and stimulate growth of new skin cells. The Lift Oxygen Facial strengthens the collagen network and helps improve minor skin disorders while plumping fine lines and wrinkles.

For more information, click here.

Lift MD Aesthetics® by Dr. Garo Kassabian

436 N. Bedford Dr. Suite 301 Beverly Hills, Ca 90210

310-285-0400

http://www.liftmd.com