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As we approach this holiday weekend, I have been reflecting on areas of my life worth celebrating, and I am feeling so honored and blessed for the people and things in my life that continuously enhance my daily experience. I have been looking inward at choices I’ve made that have led me to where I […]

Change is the only constant…and that applies to all aspects of life. It applies to what we think we know and therefore to what we think is reality. The current statistics indicate that 50% of what a new medical school graduates learn is obsolete or wrong in 18-24 months. Let that sink in for a

A mountain is only a mountain because the area around it is lower than the mountain itself. If there are valleys around the mountain, the mountain seems bigger, and if there are hills around the mountain, the mountain appears smaller. This is a relative perspective, and it applies to all things, including the shape of

One of the things I tell every single injectable patient that I see is to drink, drink, drink water. And lots of it! While Botox and fillers like Voluma and Juvederm go a long way in improving the way you look, it is absolutely mandatory that you take care of the inside of your body,

You can work with nature or you can work against nature. I heard a skilled Japanese wood craftsman say that a while back and while plastic surgery and wood working are different, I realized there was something in that philosophy that resonated with me. I also realized that many of my past breakthroughs toward better

If you are considering experiencing the world of injectables (i.e. Botox and fillers), here are some tips that will help you have a pleasant and positive experience. First, find an injector you resonate with…. someone who really listens to your desires and has your best interest at heart. In this blog, I want to convey

This week I got to see a patient who is moving to L.A. to break into acting. She has always been self-conscious about her nose. She complained of a deviated septum and she told me of a desire to have a sleek stream-lined look which would help her be more photogenic. The consultation moved to

A mommy makeover is a transformative journey designed specifically for women who want to reclaim their pre-pregnancy bodies after the profound physical changes caused by childbirth. At Repta Plastic Surgery in Scottsdale, AZ, each mommy makeover is meticulously tailored to your individual goals, drawing on Dr. Remus Repta’s extensive expertise, authoritative credentials, and years of

As we find ourselves in the midst of a hectic holiday season, acknowledging the fact that we all need a little TLC right now is crucial. Not all stress we experience during the holidays is negative. Running around in a thousand different directions, though, can take a toll on the strongest of us. Carving out

In our modern fast-paced world, we have evolved to find ways to reduce the amount of time and energy we spend on any one thing—with the possible exception of social media. This “time and energy saving” mentality is part of our human nature. We subconsciously take the short cut. It’s only when we apply ourselves