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Drinking Water and Fat Loss: Why Water Can Help You On Your Fat Loss Journey

Swan Center — Sun, 26 May 2019 18:32:12 +0000

Health Benefits of Drinking Water: How Much Water to Drink for Fat Loss

We all have an idea of the health benefits of drinking water. Water helps flush out toxins, boosts your immune system, prevents headaches, and gives you a mental boost among other things. And while we don’t mean to downplay any of these amazing key benefits, we believe it’s important to note that for many people on a fat loss journey, the correlation between drinking a sufficient amount of water and fat loss may be more related than anyone realized. So let’s tack on one more item in the long list of health benefits of drinking water and dissect just how much water we need to drink for fat loss and when…

How Does Drinking Water And Fat Loss Work?

First, water suppresses appetite. Your body needs food to create the energy that helps you perform day-to-day activities and even gives you the energy to work out which also helps with fat loss. People often mistake thirst for hunger, so when you’re feeling hungry, start by drinking a glass of water. Here’s the kicker: simply drinking 8 ounces of water ½ hour before each meal can help prevent you from overeating by signaling to the brain that you’re full earlier. A pretty simple trick, hey?

Second, a key health benefit of drink water is the increase in resting energy expenditure. When we are sitting or relaxing and not actively exercising, our body is still expanding energy. For instance, our hearts beating or breathing uses energy. Even the simple act of thinking exerts 1 ½ calorie per minute. Drinking water helps increase our resting energy expenditure by up to 30% within 30 minutes. The effects last for upwards of 60 minutes. That’s a major help as you move along your fat loss journey.

How To Drink Water

Yes, we’re aware that there is a 99.99999% chance you already know how to drink water, but do you know how strategically drinking water and fat loss work hand-in-hand?

Sub For Water

If you’re aching for something sweet or sugary, reach for water first. It sounds pretty self-explanatory but when the moment strikes, sometimes an adult beverage sounds too good to pass up on. Don’t look at it as ‘I’m drinking water instead of something else’ because then you’ll be less motivated to reach for a glass of water. Instead, think to yourself that before you treat yourself to a drink, you’re going to have some water first. At its best, the water will leave you satisfied enough and you will no longer desire an unhealthy beverage and it will quench your thirst. Worst case scenario, water will still significantly reduce your overall liquid intake.

Drink Water Before a Meal

Again, we can’t stress this one enough. Drinking water helps you lose fat. It’s recommended to drink a glass of water 30 minutes before a meal to help with your fat loss journey.

Choose Ice Water

Drinking ice water versus lukewarm water burns more calories. Why? When you drink ice water, your body will need to burn more calories and energy to regulate your internal body temperature.

How Much Water Should I Drink For Fat Loss?

This number will always vary on a multitude of factors — internal and external. Internally, everyone is different and will require a different amount of water intake based on physical activity, lifestyle, and more. On the other hand, external activities like the average temperature on most days (and especially summer days) will increase the amount of water consumption necessary to stay comfortable and hydrated. Common recommendations say adults should drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses per day, which equals around 2 liters, or half a gallon of water. This is the least amount of daily water intake necessary to stay healthy and hydrated. To help your fat loss journey, increase your water intake. A good rule of thumb is to consume half an ounce to an ounce of water for each pound you weigh, each day.

*Please note: drinking too much water has the potential to be unsafe. Make sure to stick with a recommended plan and consult a physician for any recommended dietary changes.
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There Are No Medical Reasons To Avoid Pregnancy After Tummy Tuck Surgery

Dr. Bauer — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 13:03:40 +0000

Many women find that their body can change drastically during and after pregnancy. After pregnancy, woman may find themselves left with loose skin, stretch marks, and separation of abdominal muscles. These changes can vary depending on

the mother’s age,
number of pregnancies,
and the size of her children at delivery.

It is often easier for moms to get their pre pregnancy body back after the first child, but usually much harder for woman that have had multiple pregnancies.

Sometimes healthy eating and working out during pregnancy may not prevent the loose skin, stretch marks and/or separation of abdominal muscles, which is when women may decide to have tummy tuck surgery.

The tummy tuck procedure is performed to remove excess abdominal skin and correct separated abdominal muscles, thus giving the stomach a tighter, more toned appearance. Although most plastic surgeons recommend that women wait to undergo an Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) procedure until they are finished having children; it is perfectly safe to get pregnant after the surgery.

Women who have children after undergoing a tummy tuck can typically carry and deliver without any difficulty, understanding results may be affected by pregnancy and a revision surgery may be desired.

It is important for you to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon to assess your unique situation so they can advise you on the best surgery to help you achieve your desired results.

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Under or Over the Muscle for Saline Implants?

Dr. Bauer — Fri, 11 Sep 2015 13:39:45 +0000

We get lots of questions from women with lots of different body types. Every patient and body is characteristically different with unique individual needs, and we want to answer all your questions! Throughout the month of August we want to address a few breast augmentation questions that come to us from several petite women in physique. Petite is typically defined as women under 5”4” with a small frame and a thinner build.

All breast augmentation patients have some basic decisions to make with their board certified plastic surgeon of choice. What type of implant, whether it be saline (salt water) or silicone (gel), size, shape, profile, and placement are just a few of those conversations to have with your surgeon. Like all women, smaller framed women considering placement above or below the muscle have to think about their implant choices, and lifestyles and what they are hopefully trying to achieve by having this surgery performed in order to make an informed decision.

There are advantages of placing the implant over the muscle and under the muscle. and In some cases is recommended. Over/Under the muscle is largely dependent again on the patient’s goals and whether they are looking for a super natural breast look. With all of that said, we usually recommend under the muscle for most implants placement if the patient is a smaller person to give the patient a more natural look and feel. (Of course, some patients want less of a natural look so our advice to those patients could be a little different!)

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What Determines The Need For Abdominal Muscle Tightening During Tummy Tuck Surgery?

Dr. Bauer — Thu, 10 Sep 2015 12:03:14 +0000

Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) surgery is designed to help correct loose skin, stretch marks and excess fat from around the waistline. This extra skin and fat could be the result of pregnancy and/or weight loss.

In addition to removing excess skin and fat, your surgeon may decide that you would also benefit from tightening the abdominal muscles. This is called rectus plication, and it is so routine that many patients don’t even give it a second thought. If you’re considering a tummy tuck and you question the necessity of rectus plication, you may be surprised to learn that there are times it is crucial and other times it may not be necessary.

For most women with children, widening or separation of the abdominal muscles can occur during pregnancy. The muscle separation can develop from the long-term pressure on the abdomen during pregnancy, and theses muscles may not completely return to their pre-pregnancy state. Correction of these muscles during a tummy tuck is recommended if the abdomen has the appearance of an abdominal “pouch.”

It is important for you to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon to assess your unique situation so they can advise you on the best surgery to help you achieve your desired results.

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Take Your New Year’s Resolutions to the Next Level with These 4 Treatments

Swan Center — Fri, 06 Feb 2015 17:24:12 +0000

Year after year, people tend to make the very same resolutions, and give up on them soon after. Let’s change that! We’ve got some ideas for how we can all make 2015 the year we succeed in our resolutions, whether it’s losing weight, saving money, or kicking a bad habit. So, here’s a list of top resolutions—and how we can help you achieve them. We’re confident 2015 can be the year you look and feel your best!

I Resolve to Stop Wasting Money
This year, we can help you stop wasting money on beauty products that don’t deliver. When you choose instead from our medically proven products, you’ll effectively enhance your looks without breaking the bank. We have affordable anti-aging skin treatments that can turn back the clock by smoothing your skin, relaxing wrinkles, and restoring lost volume. While you may have to invest a little more initially, remember that receiving treatment from an experienced plastic surgeon a or licensed aesthetician is your best bet for getting real results.

I Resolve to Bring My Best to Work
Would you believe we can help with this too? It’s true: after all, looking better and having confidence in the boardroom is key. We’re talking about you too, boys! One of the biggest plastic surgery myths is that only women seek a professional’s help with their appearance. The truth is, men also want to feel their best—and there’s no shame in getting a little help. If you haven’t already, 2015 is the year you’ll hear about “Brotox”, and we’ve got over a decade of experience with BOTOX® for men. We also offer a full range of cosmetic procedures for men, including facial rejuvenation, gynecomastia treatment, and body contouring. Professional women, we’ve got a full range of procedures for you too: come in for a personal consult and we’ll help you look sharper than ever in the office.

I Resolve to Quit Smoking
Did you know most plastic surgeons will not perform cosmetic procedures on active smokers? So, if you’re inspired to improve your appearance with a surgical procedure, it might just be the perfect motivation you need to kick the habit! Not only will you improve your health, you’ll start naturally enhancing your beauty—smoking inhibits collagen and elastin production, and quitting will stop this particular cause of premature aging. Need a plan in place to inspire you? Contact us to schedule a consultation and we’ll help you make a plan for the procedures you want and provide a quote that is good for six months, giving you time to quit smoking and save those extra dollars for looking your best.

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Taste of the Holidays!

Swan Center — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 21:29:14 +0000

Nothing prepares the senses for the holiday season like the tastes and smells of yummy spices, and nothing warms the soul like a delicious hot beverage! We are Starbucks aficionados here at The Swan Center and one of our favorite cravings is Chai Tea Latte!

When the weekend rolls around, it’s a “kick your heels up” mentality and many of us are more than happy to stay indoors with the family rather than venture out into the early weekend hours for a tea or coffee.

Below is a recipe from one of our Swans for our favorite wintery drink,

Chai Tea Latte. As many of us attest, “It tastes like Christmas”.

What you need:

2 Chai Teabags (We like Bigelow Vanilla Chai)
1 cup boiling water
1 cup milk
Dash of cinnamon
Tablespoon yummy local honey

Bring your water to boil in a saucepan. Remove from heat and insert teabags to steep. After 3 minutes, press teabags against side of pain to get all the good tea out and discard. Stir in your milk, cinnamon, and honey.

Chai Tea Latte is delicious served warm and fancy, but many of us also love it chilled over ice!

We hope you enjoy!

Share with us your favorite holiday treat in a comment below!

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Swan Beauty Secrets

Swan Center — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 20:23:29 +0000

It’s Thursday morning and the swan girls are hard at work. We are drinking coffee (yes, coffee—no lattes today), applying lipstick, and trying to figure out what makes a “Swan” a “Swan.” The obvious answer is confidence, but we all agree there is more to it than that. Swans come in all shapes and sizes, but have a common denominator: the desire to look and feel good about ourselves.

The Swan Girls are lucky. It’s our job to take patients under our wing and assure them that it is okay to want to look and feel great, to take time for just you, and to have a procedure done for your own happiness. It’s also okay to use whatever makes you comfortable and confident to deliver the best result. Our Thursday talk lead us to discussing our favorite beauty secrets. Although most of us have had aesthetic procedures done, it is the day-to-day beauty secrets that keep us feeling fabulous, even on a Thursday.

Cassie’s Tried and True Nail Lacquer

Patient Coordinator Cassie Clark

“My everyday beauty must-have is red nail polish. I adore the classic, glamorous looks of movie starlets and pin-up models from the 1940s and 50s. Red nail polish is truly timeless and oh-so feminine! I opt for lighter true reds for casual, playful looks and deeper shades for sultry, elegant occasions.”

My top 3 favorite red nail polishes:
• Dior Rouge
• OPI Got the Blues for Red
• Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Radid Red

Lindsey’s Lashes

Nurse Lindsey Foster

Talk about Lash Lust. If the eyes have it, hers certainly do. We had to highlight our beautiful Swan, Lindsey, because she is always getting compliments on her long and beautiful lashes.Her beauty secret is Latisse. This is an RX serum available to patients wanting fuller, longer lashes and who are wanting to evoke lash envy.

Rachel’s Perfect Perfume

Rachel Wischow, Coolspa Director

“Clean, delicate, home. Three words that come to mind whenever I smell Olive Leaf by Thymes. I could not imagine ever loving a perfume or body lotion as much as I do Thymes. I get Restylane in my lips, I wear thick black eyeliner, I try to keep up on fashion trends…nothing does for me what scent does for me. The irresistible scent of a woman is tops I think. This scent is irresistible.”

Jessica’s Must Have

Jessica showing off favorite mascara

Our beautiful Swan Jessica has an absolute must have. “Covergirl Lash Blast mascara. Just look for the orange tube. I have tried them all. From trendier and pricier lines, to old school Avon, nothing makes my lashes look as good, as dark, or as long. I have a fair complexion with light eyelashes. I need the right stuff to make them pop! The best part is the fact that a drugstore brand beats out everyone else. This tube of mascara retails for around six bucks.”

We hope you enjoy these beauty secrets, from one Swan to another! Leave a comment below with some of your favorite products or fabulous tips and tricks.

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Tricks and Treatment in October

Swan Center — Wed, 02 Oct 2013 12:15:32 +0000

Halloween isn’t just for children; we all love treats! Why not consider a convenient and non-invasive cosmetic procedure as a little trick-or-treat for you this month? These in office procedures require no downtime and will have you looking fresh for fall in as little as 30 minutes! Here’s a look at just a few of the most popular options that help our patients get the results they deserve:

Botox Injections – This popular and effective cosmetic injection smooths out both lines and wrinkles, including crow’s feet, frown lines, and other facial textures that may not be desired.
Juvederm – Another option from the makers of Botox, Juvederm is a dermal filler that adds volume underneath the skin to plump and fill wrinkles and deep creases. These injections instantly give the face a smoother and more youthful appearance.
Anti Acne Facials and Peels – These are ideal treatments for those who suffer from chronic acne that simply cannot be treated with over-the-counter products. Results are fast, likelihood of future breakouts is minimized and scarring and pitting is reduced following this highly effective therapy.

These minimally invasive, non-surgical treatments are perfect for those who want quick results you can achieve on your lunch break! These options work great along with your current skincare routine; so go ahead and enjoy these little “Tricks and Treats” we have to offer!

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Dr. Bauer is Mentor LEAD Council Member for Seven Consecutive Years

Swan Center — Mon, 30 Sep 2013 13:35:40 +0000

Dr. Joseph G. Bauer, founder of The Swan Center for Plastic Surgery, participated in Mentor Worldwide’s LEAD (Leadership, Experience and Development) conference held in Chicago, September 20-22, 2013.

Mentor is a global leader in implant manufacturing. LEAD stands for Leadership, Experience, and Development in Breast Augmentation. The LEAD Council is composed of board certified plastic surgeons who meet on an annual basis to share their wealth of experience and knowledge with Mentor Worldwide LLC. The objective of this meeting is to better understand the needs of you, the consumer, so that Mentor may further enhance its product and educational programs.

The 2013 LEAD Council invited 44 board-certified plastic surgeons who are selected out of thousands of plastic surgeons across the nation. They are the most experienced in breast augmentation surgeries with the highest volume practices.

Dr. Bauer says, “It is an honor to participate in the LEAD Council for another year. Every year the meeting allows us to share knowledge and experiences and to share techniques and advancements with select colleagues. This in turn helps the manufacturer understand the evolving needs of the consumer, i.e. the patients.”

Dr. Bauer has been selected as a trusted participant for 7 years in a row! Congratulations, Dr. Bauer!

(If you have a Google account, follow Dr Joseph G Bauer on Google Plus!)

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Are Multiple Procedures Safe During a Mommy Makeover?

Dr. Bauer — Fri, 13 Sep 2013 13:30:46 +0000

One of the most commonly asked questions from mothers is: “Can multiple cosmetic surgery procedures be performed together safely?”

The answer is Yes! Not only is it safe, but also convenient.

A mommy makeover is a combined set of cosmetic procedures designed for women who want to improve certain areas of the body following pregnancy. Mommy makeovers can be a combination of many procedures, but usually include a variety of these:

breast augmentation
breast lift with or without implants
a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)
labiaplasty
and liposuction

Depending on your personal circumstances and surgical requirements, these procedures can typically be performed in a single surgery. As a general rule, surgery should not last longer than 6 hours. This is for the safety of both patient and physician.

The first step in planning for a mommy makeover is scheduling a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon who is experienced in mommy makeover procedures. You’ll get a chance to discuss your medical history, desires for your new appearance, and whether single or multiple surgeries may be right for you.

The benefits of an all-inclusive mommy makeover are that you’ll only have to go through one recovery period, you may be able to reduce some costs by undergoing all the procedures at once, and to top it all off, you’ll get to see and enjoy the end results much sooner!

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