Renaissance Plastic Surgery

There's a fine line between vanity and beauty, a slender thread that ties narcissism and self-confidence together, while tying up our feelings about guilt, aging, and the desire to look and feel our best.  When it comes to surgery, we often find patients looking to find out that it's okay to use our services, as they worry about how other people will perceive them for "getting some work done." 

It may seem strange for us to admit it, but a cosmetic surgery practice is not the place to go to get advice on whether you should try cosmetic surgery.  We're the people you go to for the best results and the best experience once the decision is made.  Pressuring a patient to make a decision is a poor ethical choice, and so we focus on what we do, instead of what you should do. 

Our job is to perform the best service we can, in a manner that gives you the best results but with the least amount of risk.  We're doctors - our job is to perform the procedures for which we are trained.  We can counsel, give advice on surgical and non-surgical procedures. We set expectations, and can even ease your fears, but we find that elective surgery of all kinds, whether it's a Botox injection, breast enhancements or hand surgery, is one that had to be made individually.

The choice on whether to engage in plastic surgery has to be a personal one.  It's a decision that should be made for the right reasons, based on confidence and not fear, and performed because it's the right choice for the patient.

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.

  I never thought I would say these words but I wish my kids would not grow up! My oldest is right at the age where he wants total freedom and yet is in no way capable of handling that kind of responsibility, hence argument after argument as to why he can't do this or why he can't do that.  Sometimes I just hang my head in frustration wishing he were young again.

Jaelithe, over at The State of Discontent, has a beautiful discussion posted that takes place between her and her four year old that I can totally relate too.......

"CHILD: But, why do you look sad sometimes when you talk about my birthday?

MOTHER: Well, to tell you the truth, I'm happy and I'm sad at the same time when you have birthdays. Mommies are always a little bit sad when their kids get older. I get a little sad on your birthday, because I know that every birthday you have brings me one year closer to a time when you won't want to live with me anymore."

I have been sad lately, about the fact that my kids are getting older. Even after all the elementary years where I wished and wished they were older so I could have more freedom. Now they want to date, drive and go to parties, leaving me wondering when they actually did what I wanted them to do.....grow up.

guest post by Kristen, the Social Media Mom . 

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.

The truth is.....well, the truth is, I've never had a mammogram and I need to get one. Every time I see my doctor he gives me the little sheet that says, "go here to get your mammogram" and I just have not done it. My excuse is that I don't have time and that since breast cancer does not run in my family I am probably safe for a few more years. But the real truth is, every woman past the age of 35 should have one and Mae, over at Word to your Mutha, candidly shares about her most recent "mom-o-gram".......

"Alright Muthas!  I need to get all bossy and demanding with you. Especially you old moms like me.  I want you to take your hands off the keyboard and grab those boo-bees.   It’s time for a self breast exam and it’s time for you to talk to your doctor about getting a mammogram.  Or in our case, a mom-o-gram."

Mae goes into great detail about the whole procedure she endured to make sure she is cancer free. For example, she explains how it really feels to have your breasts squished depending on where a woman is in her cycle and how to not wear deodorant to the exam because you may have to go back for another exam later. Her post is definitely encouraging to women, like me, who have never had a mammogram and ends with a fantastic poem written by a mammogram technologist that she found on the wall of her changing room. You simply must stop by and read of Mae's experience and go ahead and schedule that appointment...I know I am!

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.

The other day, I was happily reminded that rebate checks are going to be arriving soon. According to Marriage 101, reports show that they are going to be send out 4 days early......

"Since I'm married and filed my tax returns jointly with my husband, we expect to receive around $1,200. And while I'm anxious to receive it, it doesn't make me forget the fact that I'm paying high prices at the gas pump or that our country is nearing (or in, depending who you ask) a recession."

Regardless of where you think the economy is or is headed, doesn't change the fact that getting a refund is always good and it brings up the question, "what will you do with your money?"

Spend it? Pay off debt? Vacation? Save it?

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.

Midwestern Mommy just got a new laptop. An HP Pavilion dv2000 to be exact, and she is looking to give this beauty a name.....

"This here computer needs a name, yes? She’s female (because she has female “parts” or plugins). So what shall we name her?"

I recently got a new laptop too and I never even thought of giving her a name. (I say "her" because she is pink). Anyway, Midwestern Mommy is going to give the person that comes up with the best name for her new laptop a $15 gift certificate to either Target or Wal-Mart (winner gets to choose).

Do you name your electronics? Do you distinguish them as being either male or female? Go on over to Midwestern Mommy and throw your best female computer name idea into the hat and enter to win.

Guest post by Kristen, the Social Media Mom

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.