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Catching the Last Bits of The Spoleto Festival 2012

June 6, 2012 by

SpoletoWe at the Center for Natural Breast Reconstruction absolutely love our city! Charleston has a unique blend of metropolitan and small-town charm, with a healthy dash of the arts thrown in. While Charleston’s arts scene is great year-round, The Spoleto Festival is the pinnacle of all things artistic in the Holy City.

If you haven’t had a chance to visit the Spoleto Festival USA yet, don’t worry! There are still plenty of opportunities for you to experience this international arts Festival between now and Sunday.

Westminster Choir

The Spoleto Festival’s choir-in-residence will be performing a wide variety of pieces, from Rachmaninoff to contemporary composer Eriks Ešenvalds Friday evening at the Church of St. Luke and St. Paul. Come sit back, relax, and let the choir’s angelic voices wash over you as you begin your weekend. Concert begins at 5 p.m. Tickets are available here.

Return to the Sea: Saltworks by Motoi Yamamoto

This site-specific art installation is on display at the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art at the corner of Calhoun and St. Phillip Streets. Yamamoto’s intricate works are created entirely of salt, which are a symbol of purity in Japanese culture. Take a break from the mid-day heat and wander through the salt lands of Yamamoto’s mind from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m daily.

Rebirth Brass Band

Dance the night away with New Orleans’ Rebirth Brass Band in the College of Charleston Cistern this weekend! This jazz, funk, and hip-hop ensemble will be playing shows on Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m.

Charleston is absolutely alive this time of year, so even if you don’t attend a performance, be sure to take a stroll downtown and take in the atmosphere! Visit our Facbook page for all the up and coming events in Charleston!

 

 

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The Only Safe Tan: Tips to Achieve a Perfect Faux Tan

June 4, 2012 by

self tanningA golden tan is the perfect summer accessory. But devoting yourself to achieving that enviable glow is both time consuming and damaging to your skin. At The Center for Natural Breast Reconstruction, we prefer to use the healthy alternative to sunbathing—faux tanning.

Applying sunless tanner can seem very daunting, but it’s as easy as four simple steps.

1. Exfoliate

Many women fear sunless tanner because it can streak and leave orange patches when applied incorrectly. Proper exfoliation prior to application will help smooth the skin and prepare it to accept the tanner evenly.

2. Moisturize

Another reason sunless tanner can appear fake is due to improper moisturization beforehand. Dry skin, especially on your elbows and knees, will absorb more tanner than the rest of your skin, so be sure to moisturize those areas well.

3. Use Gloves

To avoid ending up with bright orange palms, wear thin, tight-fitting rubber or latex gloves during the application process. After you have tanned the rest of your body, place a small amount on the backs of your hands, and rub them together before briefly interlacing your fingers.

4. Buff

If you see any spots that are drying slightly darker than the rest of your skin, take a cotton pad and gently buff the offending area—it will help blend your tan more evenly.

These simple tips will help you to achieve that perfect summer glow—without the damaging effects of the sun! Flaunt those faux tans with confidence, ladies.

 

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Will An SGAP Procedure Help With My Lymphedema?

June 1, 2012 by

sgapThe following submission below is answered by Dr. Richard M. Kline Jr., MD, of The Center for Natural Breast Reconstruction.

Will a SGAP help with lymphedema?

There is some indication that patients with lymphedema may benefit from having an autogenous reconstruction, and this is one reason why we have elected in our practice not to perform vascularized lymph node transfer at the same time as breast reconstruction.

About Our Procedures

Microsurgery has come a long way since its invention by vascular surgeons in the 1960s. The term refers to any surgery involving a surgical microscope. And it has found one of its best applications in breast reconstruction. Through microsurgery, our skilled surgeons are able to harvest healthy tissue from one part of a womans body and reattach it to the breast area. Through the careful process of attaching blood vessels, microsurgery allows patients to have natural looking breasts made from their own, living tissue. Another benefit is the minimized impact and injury to muscles, allowing patients to enjoy a faster, fuller recovery.

View an animation of our procedures here.

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