Category Archives: Plastic Surgery
Shop Til’ You Drop with the Brilliant Distinctions Program
Brilliant Distinctions points are the gifts that keep on giving. If you are coming into our office and receiving Botox®, Juvederm®, Juvederm Voluma®, Latisse®, Natrelle Implants® and/or SkinMedica® make sure to sign up for Brilliant Distinctions. For every $100 you spend receive $10 off your next treatment, $200 will save you $20 off your next […]
Why Our Complimentary Consultations are Worth Thousands of Dollars
At Des Moines Plastic Surgery™ and Healthy Skin & Laser Center we want to support you with your decision on a procedure or a treatment. We believe doing your research is a valuable part of the process in finding the best surgeon or aesthetician for your needs. This is why Des Moines Plastic Surgery™ and […]
Thinning hair is now a thing of the past…
Hair loss affects 35 million men and 21 million women. Since 2008, hair transplantation has increased almost 50% according to the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS). Until now, no other invasive solution has been offered other than the “strip method.” NeoGraft is now the best alternative to the strip method as it is […]
What Sunscreen Should I Use?
The American Cancer Society recommends everyone use sunscreen that offers the following: Broad-spectrum protection (protects against UVA and UVB rays). Sun Protection Factor (SPF) 30 or greater. Water resistance. A sunscreen that offers the above helps to protect your skin from sunburn, early skin aging and skin cancer. Des Moines Plastic Surgery™ and the Healthy […]
Permanent Make-up – A Time Saving Option
Applying some cosmetics can be bothersome, especially if you have a physical condition that makes this difficult. Permanent makeup is possible through a procedure called micropigmentation in which an organic pigment is embedded beneath the skin to add permanent color. The procedure involves the use of a hand-held device that punctures the skin hundreds of […]
What’s Your Image?
When you sit down with Dr. Robbins for your consultation, he can tell you what you can realistically expect from a procedure, or even show you before-and-after photos of people who have undergone the same procedure. What he cannot do is show you images of what you will look like after the procedure, with photo-real […]
What is Boosting your Self-Esteem?
With the feeling of warmer weather this past week-end and thinking that Spring and Summer are just around the corner, it’s easy to start seeing the less than desirable features gained over the Winter months. Our personal appearance can be a major factor on your self-esteem. Aside from the difference plastic surgery can provide for […]
Your Chance for a Better Recovery
When it comes time for your cosmetic consultation, one of the things that will come up in determining whether surgery is right for you is whether or not you smoke. This is because smoking increases the risk of complications after surgery, and thus might make you ineligible for a given procedure. Smoking increases your risk […]
New Year, New You
Take a look at your to-do list. If you’re like most people, chances are you’ve got quite a few things on there, but the most discouraging one is probably “lose weight.” Put your stress on the shelf and resolve to focus on you come January 1st. To help you out, here are some tips for […]
Lose the unwanted fat and tighten your skin at the same time
Smartlipo takes an amazing concept and makes it even better than traditional liposuction which introduced the world to body contouring. Smartlipo has the ability to be used as a complement to traditional liposuction for large areas or to treat targeted trouble spots, Smartlipo was the first and is the trusted choice in laser-assisted lipolysis. With […]
