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Let's Talk Skin and Weight Loss with Dr. Sean Rice - Spring/Summer 2024

Season 2, Ep. 90
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In this live segment, Gina chats skin & weight loss with renowned cosmetic and plastic surgeon Dr. Sean Rice B.A. (Hons), M.D., M.S.c., F.R.C.S.C.


If you are in the Spring/Summer 2024 group, you can check out the full video here:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivyspringsummer2024


Topics covered:

  • Introducing Dr. Sean Rice
  • Crepey skin – what is it and what can we do about it?
  • How to treat cellulite – you can improve the appearance by 25-30%
  • How to treat jowls – surgical and non-surgical techniques
  • How have things changed in the last few years? The list is endless
  • How to treat the “bat wings”
  • How often do you need treatment and how long does it last?
  • It’s ok to want to look as good on the outside as you feel on the inside
  • Excess skin from large amounts of weight loss – it’s going to take time
  • Some skin cream examples – whole body skin care
  • The top 3 ways to keep our skin healthy
  • Details about Retinol
  • Skin removal vs tummy tuck, what’s the difference?
  • How long should you wait before having surgery after weight loss?
  • Liposuction- what is it for, who is it for?
  • What is fat melting and what is it used for?
  • Is anything covered by OHIP?
  • The psychological effect of surgery
  • How Ozempic can affect skin
  • Do hormones affect skin?
  • Skin care treatments – over the counter vs physician supplied
  • New treatments- options, side effects, and how long they last
  • The benefits of red light masks
  • Treatments don’t have to be extreme - there is a middle ground
  • Some examples of skin care products
  • How do we find a good practitioner? – do the due diligence and research
  • Where to find Dr. Rice - http://www.doctorseanrice.com/ or @doctorseanrice on Instagram
  • Find the LBL Clinic - http://www.lblclinics.com or @lblclinics on Instagram


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