Recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 1 marked the official beginning of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to raise awareness of the deadly disease and educate women about diagnosis and treatment options. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) encourages women to create an “Early Detection Plan,” to […]

Popular Plastic Surgery Procedures for Men

You might be surprised to know that at Michaels Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, we treat countless male patients in addition to our female patients. Although men are generally more discrete about seeking aesthetic improvement with cosmetic surgery (or noninvasive cosmetic treatment), they too want to look fit or more […]

Best Foods to Eat for a Flatter Tummy

Most likely, you already know that eating nutritious foods and adhering to a regular fitness routine is crucial for staying fit and toned. However, were you aware that eating certain foods can help you achieve a flatter abdominal contour? Here, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Joseph Michaels shares a few of […]

3 Ways You Might Be Unknowingly Aging Your Face

Sure, you wash your face every night to remove makeup, dirt and other debris as well as every morning. You apply moisturizer after each wash and perhaps a skin serum and eye cream at night. You also use sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher every day. This is […]

Autumn Skincare

Autumn is right around the corner, signifying a perfect time for regeneration. Like the deciduous trees that shed their leaves in fall in preparation for a new beginning, we should cleanse our skin of dead skin cells and other debris, to unveil fresh, healthy skin. At Michaels Aesthetic and Reconstructive […]

Summer Beauty Tips

We are heading into the dog days of summer, which means sizzling temperatures and extremely high humidity levels. Hot weather and sticky humidity can make it difficult to look your best while you lounge at the beach or poolside. However, Dr. Joseph Michaels can help. Here, he offers a few […]

Juvéderm Voluma XC by Allergan

As individuals age, the body increasingly slows its production of collagen and elastin, two proteins that are integral in maintaining youthful-looking, elastic skin. Without these essential proteins, the skin loses its elastic quality and begins to sag. Also with age, muscle tone is lost, and fat migrates to unwanted areas […]

How to Tone Your Tummy

Toning your tummy can be difficult. It takes a nutritious diet, a healthy daily calorie intake, a proper mix of cardiovascular and strength-training exercises, and good genes! If you need some assistance achieving a toned tummy, try the following tips. Stand up Straight Your mother always told you that good […]

How to Burn More Calories, Even When You’re Not at the Gym

Most of us have to work hard to burn calories and stay fit, especially as we get older. We have to watch what we eat and get regular exercise, and it is not always easy! As an experienced board-certified plastic surgeon in Bethesda and Fairfax, I realize that most individuals […]

Tips for Choosing Breast Implant Size

Once you have decided to undergo breast augmentation surgery in Fairfax or Bethesda with me, you’ll have several choices to make. For instance, you must choose which type of breast implants you would like — saline or silicone. You must also choose an incision approach and whether you would like […]