Genesis Plastic Surgery Blog Davenport, IA

Types of Anesthesia in Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery Anesthesia, which is used to block painful sensation during surgery, is a major area of concern for many prospective patients. Before insisting upon one particular anesthesia over another, it’s important for patients to have an understanding of what is normally administered. Occasionally factors from your medical and […]

A Closer Look at Juvederm™ Dermal Filler, Injectable Filler, or Facial Filler Juvederm™ is a non-surgical, injected treatment used commonly for age lines and volume. We all want to grow older gracefully. While some people embrace the natural aging process, others would like their wrinkles to disappear. The problem is as we age wrinkles and […]

Hyperpigmentation… Age Spots, Liver Spots, Brown Spots Are you concerned about uneven dark patches on your skin? Darker spots on your complexion can be any of a number of skin lesions. They can be superficial or deep. They can be lightened by creams, lightened by lasers, or require removal. They can be removed by either […]

Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) Surgery What is a tummy tuck? Also known as abdominoplasty, a tummy tuck removes excess fat and skin. After the changes of pregnancy, an abdominoplasty can also fix separated muscles creating an abdominal profile that is tighter and firmer. The ideal candidates for tummy tuck surgery are patients in relatively good physical […]

New Year… New Beginnings… Resolutions… We are pleased to announce a NEW Beginning in 2011 with our own specially formulated skin care line… INTRODUCING… We researched for a skin care line that incorporated the best in scientific results for skin improvement. IPS™ will have anti-aging, acne, and skin restorative products that our medical aesthetician, Bobbi, […]

REJUVENATE IN 2011! The New Year is just around the corner. We all have hope that the New Year will bring joy, dreams and abundance especially after such an unstable economic year. Our gift to you is no price increase for the spa services in 2011. We continue to offer high quality services at reasonable […]

Using Fat Grafting for Breast Surgery I had the great opportunity to attend the American Society of Plastic Surgeons annual conference in Toronto in October. Many studies were presented on the safety of fat grafting to the breast for reconstructive and aesthetic surgery. Treatments include revisions after cancer, treatment of congenital deformities or size differences […]

Severe Underarm Sweating (Hyperhidrosis) Many Americans have a medical condition named axillary hyperhidrosis, better known to you as severe underarm sweating. Severe underarm sweating is a medical condition that inolves overactive sweat glands. Sweat is your body’s temperature regulator. In axillary hyperhidrosis, sweating significantly exceeds the body’s normal requirements for cooling. As you probably know, […]

WHICH DERMAL FILLER IS RIGHT FOR YOU? The dermal line and wrinkle fillers have been increasing in popularity over the past decade. There are a variety of dermal filler options along with a lot of confusion. It is astonishing how many fillers we have today versus just a few years ago. Along with so many […]

Breast Reduction (Reduction Mammaplasty) What is Breast Reduction Surgery? Also known as reduction mammaplsty, breast reduction surgery removes excess breast tissue, fat and skin to achieve a breast size in proportion with your body and to alleviate the discomfort associated with overly large breasts. Common complaints from large breasts include upper back pain, neck pain, […]