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June 2008

June 30, 2008

Edwardsville, Illinois Shows Free Family-Friendly Movies

Charlottes_web_5 I have found more of my favorite kind of family-oriented fun... the FREE and FUN kind!

Edwardsville, Illinois hosts Movies in the Park one Saturday evening each month from June through September.  The July 12th feature is "Charlotte's Web." 

Surfs_up_5 On August 2nd, "Surf's Up" will be playing. 

They close the season this year on September 6th with "Back to the Future." 

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(The June 7th movie was "Bee Movie")

Grab a blanket or some lawn chairs, don't forget the kids, and head over to the Edwardsville City Park Band Shell at sunset for a FREE movie.

Photos courtesy of Amazon.com

If you are interested in plastic surgery visit www.rpsplasticsurgery.com for more information. Some of our most popular procedures include breast augmentation, breast reduction, breast lift, liposuction, tummy tuck, rhinoplasty and face lift surgery.


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June 26, 2008

Natural Disaster Can Keep You Out Of Debt

"Saint Louis has become Little Las Vegas on Mississippi, with six major casinos in the area." At least that is the opinion of Strangetastes over at the St. Louis Daily Photo Blog says and I would have to agree.

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In his most recent post regarding the rising flood waters of the Mississippi River, Strangetastes notes a picture of the President Casino and how this natural disaster has kept some of his clients debt free.........

"I think it's horrifying, the stupidest, laziest, most regressive way the states can raise money. New casinos result in a notable rise in bankruptcies. My bipolar clients just can't handle them. Here, however, we have an effective method of silencing the giant sucking sound on the region's wallets. Even a flood can do some good."

Now that flood waters are dropping who knows when the casinos will be back up and running away with folks hard earned money. But for now: "nobody is always a winner"!

If you are interested in cosmetic surgery visit www.rpsplasticsurgery.com for more information. Some of our most popular procedures include breast augmentation, breast reduction, breast lift, liposuction, tummy tuck, rhinoplasty and face lift surgery.

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June 23, 2008

Stories From The World's Children

"Communication is one of the most important skills anyone can have, in business and in life. As individuals and as a species, I believe we will be happier and more productive if we can improve our ability to communicate."

This quote comes from St. Louis blogger David Gray, in his effort to convey the importance of communication in his blog, Communication Nation.

Communication does not begin with adults. It begins when we equip our children to express themselves in a functional and productive manner. An example of this is the World Fit For Us project in which children express their views regarding the world in which we live.....

Topics include Aids, poverty, environment, war, education and more, all from a child's perspective. The booklet brings to life, in a colorful and creative way, some of the very serious issues that our world faces. It can be downloaded here.

If you are interested in plastic surgery visit www.rpsplasticsurgery.com for more information. Some of our most popular procedures include breast augmentation, breast reduction, breast lift, liposuction, tummy tuck, rhinoplasty and facelift surgery.

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June 20, 2008

Fun With The Urban Dictionary

Logo_2 In an age of Wikipedias and user generated content, comes a way to define the world as you see it. The Urban Dictionary is an online reference of slang words and sayings that come from people just like you and me.

Annoyed Party of One has a great list of some of her favorite definitions........

  1. Cash Pedal - The accelerator pedal in your car during times of high gasoline prices. So named because it’s prodigious use will lead to more cash spent on gas. (”You wouldn’t be putting $100 a week in that thing if you would just be a little smoother on the cash pedal.”)
  2. Early Nerd Special - Midnight showing on the day of release of a highly-anticipated film, typically of the science-fiction/fantasy genre.
    (”I’d like one adult ticket to the Early Nerd Special of ‘Star Wars Episode 3′.”)
  3. Bad Fuel Day - The mood or feeling one experiences after having just filled his or her vehicle with $4.00+ per gallon gasoline. (Usually consists of a sense of great economic despair, impending doom, anger, frustration, depression and/or a combination of all the above) (”Leave me alone. I’m having a bad fuel day!”)

As a mother of 4, I have found that "hulk out" is the term I seem to be associating with most often these days.....

"To become enraged; to lose one's temper, clothing and power of coherent speech before embarking on a spree of violence and wanton destruction. After the comicbook character who turned from an unregarded geek into a thundering green mass of unstoppable fury."

Check out Annoyed Party of One's other favorites and let us know what your favorite is in the comments below.

If you are interested in plastic surgery visit www.rpsplasticsurgery.com for more information. Some of our most popular procedures include breast augmentation, breast reduction, breast lift, liposuction, tummy tuck, rhinoplasty and facelift surgery.

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June 18, 2008

Making An Informed Decision About Plastic Surgery Procedures

A recent article published by WebMD entitled “CDC Warns of Quack Cosmetic Practitioners” reminds us of the challenges that patient’s face when considering cosmetic surgery and choosing a surgeon. The article discusses the plight of three women who were hospitalized following the injection of liquid “silicone” into the buttocks by an unlicensed practitioner at a North Carolina clinic.  The practitioner was apparently trained as a radiology technician and was performing these injections without medical supervision.  Furthermore, health officials have been unable to confirm that the injections were really silicone since no liquid silicone products are approved by the FDA for cosmetic injection.

In our society today, both men and women feel the pressure to look their very best.  These women were no different, and they certainly never envisioned the possible complications associated with this non-surgical procedure.  They assumed that his education and training were appropriate for the procedures that he was performing.  Of course, every patient wants to make the “right” choice when selecting a physician.  Unfortunately, many patients are not given the information and tools that are necessary to make an informed decision.  Even in the most educated and affluent portions of our society, practitioners advertise their services under the guise of "cosmetic surgery" without the necessary training and skills.

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June 16, 2008

Picking A Plastic Surgeon

I always pick up Spirit magazine when I fly Southwest Airlines.  It has great articles, great games, and even entertaining ads.  When we started working with Renaissance, I pulled out the ad for plastic surgeons, intending to ask what they thought of the Best Plastic Surgeons section.

Turns out, in many, many lists, the Best Plastic Surgeons are those willing to pay for the privilege of being listed in the magazine.  It's like the Who's Who scam, where you pay for directory and then get listed.  It doesn't mean anything.  Now, I have no personal knowledge of how Spirit magazine picks their surgeons, but Rob Oliver points us to one such company that allows you to pay for placement.

I was pleased (snark!) to find out via the mail today that I am now officially one of "America's Top Surgeons" as recognized by the "Consumers' Research Council of America" (CRCA). Ever heard of it? Me neither.

What do you have to do to be recognized? Have a medical license and a credit card to buy their over-priced cheezy swag plaques and knick-knacks to impress patients with as far as I can tell.

The sad part of the story, as Rob points out, is that a patient is just as likely to find his practice through a meaningless promotional directory as they are through his skills and licenses.  That's why plastic surgeons market their services.  We oftentimes aren't competing with each other, but rather with the myriad "solutions" promoted and marketed by those who aren't surgeons.

If you are interested in plastic surgery visit www.rpsplasticsurgery.com for more information. Some of our most popular procedures include breast augmentation, breast reduction, breast lift, liposuction, tummy tuck, rhinoplasty and face lift surgery.

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June 13, 2008

Stretchmarks. Treatments and Myths

A stretchmark is an area of skin that has essentially torn the deep layers of the skin and left a shallow depression.  These depressed scratch shaped marks can appear anywhere on the body but usually are present on the trunk and upper part of the thighs and arms.  They can appear with the rapid growth cycle of teens and can occur during pregnancy or weight gains.  The extent of the damage varies by individual, and the treatment depends on how extensive the damage is and what can be done to make them less noticeable.

Stretchmarks isn’t a very positive way to describe the condition, and there’s a lot of emotion involved in the process for women.  Far too many  patients are conditioned to think they can simply be removed with the application of a "magic thigh cream.”  It’s important to note there are a number of creams that claim to remove stretchmarks, but the best they can accomplish is to moisturize the area well and partially re-hydrate the upper skin (the epidermis) to help diminish their appearance.  The reality is the marks can be diminished or made less noticeable, but they cannot be erased entirely.  Clinics or brands who pretend they have that magic solution are doing their customers a disservice.

So what are the treatment options?   

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June 11, 2008

Asking Questions Of The Doctors

Part of the reason we're working on writing a blog is to communicate the best ways to approach plastic surgery.  We'll going to start addressing the most common questions we get, but as a community, if anyone has questions they want to ask publicly, we'll be happy to answer them in this space.

If you have private questions, we'll be happy to schedule time for you in our offices, but if the question is theoretical, or more general in nature, we'll do our best. Simply write in the comments, or send us an e-mail.

If you are interested in plastic surgery visit www.rpsplasticsurgery.com for more information. Some of our most popular procedures include breast augmentation, breast reduction, breast lift, liposuction, tummy tuck, rhinoplasty and facelift surgery.

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June 09, 2008

St. Charles Hosts St. Louis Symphony Orchestra

St_louis_symphony_orchestra_2 Enjoy the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, conducted by David Robertson, at the Frontier Park in historic downtown St. Charles on Saturday, June 14 at 8:30pm.  Grab your blanket, maybe a picnic basket and relax under the stars with the sounds of Beethoven, Mozart, Stravinsky and more.  The sun will have set and the music will be incredible.  Plus, it's FREE, once again, my favorite kind of event. 

photo courtesy of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra

If you are interested in cosmetic surgery visit www.rpsplasticsurgery.com for more information. Some of our most popular procedures include breast augmentation, breast reduction, breast lift, liposuction, tummy tuck, rhinoplasty and face lift surgery.

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The Art of Sword Swallowing

Swordswallowing_2 I have seen some pretty strange things in my life but sword swallowing has got to be one of the most creepy and yet cool forms of art I have ever seen.

According to Not So Deep Thoughts, there is a fascinating Q&A with trivia on the Art of Sword Swallowing.......

"Swallowing food involves a series of muscle contractions, both voluntary and involuntary. Swallowing a sword requires no actual swallowing, but the complete opposite: the deliberate relaxation of the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract."

Say no more! I can feel the gagging reflex kick in. Still though, it is intriguing and if you're interested in adding the title of “blade glommer” or “steel slurper” to your resume, Classes are offered here.

If you are interested in plastic surgery visit www.rpsplasticsurgery.com for more information. Some of our most popular procedures include breast augmentation, breast reduction, breast lift, liposuction, tummy tuck, rhinoplasty and face lift surgery.

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