The body's plumbing, or urinary system works well much of the time on most people but when it doesn't it can disrupt daily life significantly and possibly cause illness.  In this episode, we were fortunate to get to sit down with a Physician Associate in Urology,  Ben Abebe, PA-C  for to discuss when things are working well in the urinary system, as well as when they are not functioning  as they should.  Some more common examples of dysfunction  are leaking of urine, difficulty controlling the pressure, timing and amount of urine, discomfort, frequency, urgency an ..read more

Get ready, as Rhonda Massey, CNM, gives us an introduction of how to best care for "Those Lovely Lady Parts...Down There." From an introduction of the basic female anatomy to the best soaps, lubricants and things to avoid she shares with us how to best take care of our personal "QUEEN," "Brittany", Vagina & friends, "The Palace," or whatever cute name you may call the lovely lady parts down there. Rhonda studied midwifery at Emory University and received her BSN from Brenau University. She has been practicing midwifery over 11 years and has an ability to connect with her patients and relay ..read more

Brachioplasty for "Bat Wings" is hosted by  Katie Allen, PA-C.  Whether it is genetic misfortune or massive weight loss, if your upper arms have loose skin that wobbles, jiggles, wiggles or waves then you've probably heard of the term "Bat Wings." Unfortunately, exercise to the arms can improve muscle tone but it does not decrease the loose skin so individuals seek out ways to treat or disguise this tissue.  If enough tissue is involved, it can be difficult to find clothing that fits over the arm and is still the appropriate size for the rest of the upper body.  Attempting ..read more

This episode lets you into a casual discussion between myself, Katie Allen, PA-C, and Madison Holmes, NP while interviewing her on the use of fillers for panfacial rejuvenation (full-face rejuvenation). Looking at the entirety of the face and ways to create a refreshed and balanced appearance is important in the initial assessment and plan for patients. Madison worked as a nurse in the Emergency Department and then began her adventure in aesthetics after becoming a Nurse Practitioner. She is known in the aesthetic field for her injection skills, and is currently working at Timeless Medical Spa ..read more

Blessed with the opportunity to interview Jenn Cobbs, PA-C, a respected colleague and former PA classmate...she is BRILLIANT, DRIVEN, BEAUTIFUL and BLACK. Together, she and I begin a discussion on the multi-layered topic of "Minorities in Aesthetics," scratching the surface for providers, patients and the industry. Jenn has been a board certified Physician Assistant for over 16 years, with over 9 of those years being in Aesthetics. She has worked for a variety of practices and spas, but her entrepreneurial spirit has allowed her the boldness and bravery to begin and continue to develop her own ..read more

Do you have smoker's lines that surround your mouth? Whether or not cigarettes are the cause of those lines, I've never met anyone that's okay with them. In fact, I often state that many of my "hippie" friends are not okay with those lines as they can make us look dehydrated and unhealthy.  Perioral lines are quite challenging to treat and often need multiple modalities to gain any ground.  Genetics play the largest role in whether or not someone has lip lines or not but we can't control that, can we?  We do, however, have some control with prevention: avoiding habits or environ ..read more

Are you looking tired, intense, angry, or sad?  In this episode of "Make Me Pretty: Tomboy Turned Plastic Surgery PA, we review common reasons originating from  heavy upper eyelids and/or a heavy brow.  We review slight non-surgical options but primarily focus on surgical options such as an Upper Lid Blepharoplasty (upper eyelid lift) and various Browlifts. These are surgical procedures that can be performed separately or together and in the hands of a reputable surgeon can give a naturally appearing refreshed appearance to the face. As your host who spends time in and out of th ..read more

This is an Introduction to "Make Me Pretty."  Katie Allen, PA-C gives you a little peak into her plans to share aesthetic tips and tricks that she's learned working in plastic surgery. IG @makemeprettypodcast FB  Make Me Pretty podcast www.makemepretty.org  This podcast and website represents the opinions of Katie Allen, PA-C and guests of  her show and website.  The content here should not be taken as medical advice.  The content here is for informational purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any me ..read more

Botox has become a word used commonly in many people's every day language. This episode introduces individuals to how a consultation may look, the most common areas treated, approximate pricing, and the importance of finding a reputable injector. Celebrating the rejuvenated results that can be achieved with Botox is awesome and what it does secondarily to the boost the mind is phenomenal! IG @makemeprettypodcast FB   Make Me Pretty Podcast www.makemepretty.org This podcast and website represents the opinions of Katie Allen, P.A.-C and guests of her show and website.  The content here ..read more

This episode is an introduction into lip injections, covering the most popular fillers used in the lips as well as the option of neuromodulators used singularly or in conjunction with filler. This is meant to help start a conversation between a patient and their injector. More episodes on lips will follow in the future. Follow me on IG @makemeprettypodcast                               FB      Make Me Pretty Podcast                           ..read more