My family and I are originally from Pocatello, Idaho, and relocated to Rexburg over 15 years ago to continue practicing General, Vascular and Cosmetic surgery. My wife, Julie, and I are the parents of 5 beautiful children who have enjoyed growing up in this gorgeous valley with many wonderful friends. They have been active in participating in sports, the arts, and many talent shows. We love the outdoors and being involved in community events.

It continues to be an amazing experience living in such a beautiful part of the country and associating with such talented, caring physicians who dedicate their lives to the many good patients in this area. It has been my privilege to participate in taking care of so many wonderful patients – whether it is curing a surgical disease or helping achieve their aesthetic goals for improved self-esteem and confidence.

Thank you again for your interest!

SmartLipo Laser Body Sculpting is a minimally invasive, laser-assisted procedure that targets trouble spots like the abdomen, thighs, and neck, and permanently eliminates fat. Whether you need help in your arms, neck, face, or body, SmartLipo is your best choice to bring out the best you.

Many people have “love handles,” “bat wings,” “muffin tops,” “saddlebags” and jowls that don’t respond to exercise and diet. This is where SmartLipo comes in. After this procedure, these problem areas improve dramatically with minimal downtime and less pain than traditional liposuction.

SmartLipo actually tightens skin through gentle heating of the deep layers of the skin. This means less worry about dimpling and sagging. And with SmartLipo you can experience the latest generation of laser-assisted fat elimination. This unique technology delivers the optimal blend of three wavelengths for fat removal, tissue tightening, and safe results.

How does SmartLipo work?

Local anesthesia is used (you’re awake during the procedure)
A tiny incision is made, about the size of the tip of a pen
The SmartLipo laser fiber is inserted through a very small tube into your body
The laser ruptures the fat cell membranes
The fat cells are permanently destroyed
The liquefied fat is gently suctioned out
New collagen is produced resulting in coagulation of skin, resulting in tightening

Typically, only one treatment is required dependent on the number of areas to be treated. Results may vary, but usually can be seen within a week, with continued improvement over three to six months.

SmartLipo vs. Traditional Lipo

Liposuction introduced the world to body contouring. Now SmartLipo takes an amazing concept and makes it even better.

With SmartLipo, there is significantly less bleeding, swelling, and bruising than with traditional liposuction. As a result, recovery is faster. Because a local anesthetic is used instead of general anesthesia, you’re awake during the procedure—that’s a real plus leading to a faster, easier recovery.

• Traditional Liposuction
• Usually under general anesthesia
• Loose skin remains where fat is suctioned out
• Significant pain
• Increased chance of complications (based on touch-ups)
• Resume work after a week
• SmartLipo
• Local anesthesia
• Tightened skin from collagen production where lasers are used (visible after three to six months)
• Less pain
• Less chance of complications (based on touch-ups)
• Resume work after two days

Removal of Spider & Varicose veins will greatly improve your vascular health as well as boost your confidence and appearance!

Spider Veins

Spider veins are dilated veins very close to the surface of your skin. They appear purple, blue, or red and spread out like a branch or a spider web. Spider veins usually appear on the thighs, ankles, nose, chin, or cheek area. In addition to being unsightly, these veins also can burn and itch.

The laser-based procedure to eliminate these veins is simple and mostly pain-free. The duration and number of sessions will vary depending on your situation. Facial veins can frequently be treated in one session. Veins on the leg usually require three to five treatments to ensure the best results. In addition to laser treatment, some spider veins also require tiny injections of liquid to help them disappear.

Varicose Veins

Varicose veins appear as twisted, enlarged veins that lie close to the surface of the skin. While there isn’t cause to panic, this condition may point to other problems. These veins most likely appear in the ankles or legs and get worse with age. They look dark blue, swollen, and twisted under the skin

Varicose veins frequently run in families. They originate from valves and veins that become weakened over time. In a varicose vein, blood collects where it should be running freely.

Pressure on the leg from standing on a job, being overweight or pregnant increases the chances of developing this problem.

While rare, some cases can progress to blood clots developing in the deep veins. This can be quite serious.

Symptoms of Varicose Veins May Include the Following:
• Aching or burning in the legs
• Edema in the legs or ankles
• Leg cramps or sores
• Itching of the skin around a vein
• Open wounds such as skin ulcers around the ankle

After a diagnosis, we will decide if laser treatment is an appropriate solution.

My laser treatment is an in-office procedure where your skin is numbed before the treatment. There is no downtime and you see results immediately.

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