Better Bariatric Surgery through Robotics

The da Vinci® Surgical System is a sophisticated robotic platform that uses very small surgical instruments and a high-definition 3D camera. It enhances the surgeon’s ability to operate and offers a minimally invasive option for major surgeries. I’ve been performing...

Avoid Vacation Weight Gain

When you’re on vacation, it may be very easy to abandon the lifestyle changes you have been developing. The downside is, when you return home you often have feelings of guilt and remorse about the choices you made while on vacation. Then, as you follow-up with the...

Antioxidants: A Good Defense for Bariatric Patients

At Foothills Weight Loss Specialists, we’re always on the lookout for new technology that will benefit our patients. When we came across the Pharmanex biophotonic scanner, we knew it was a tool that could help our patients achieve good health. We’re proud to be the...

‘Treat’ Yourself to Treatment of Spider Veins

Wrinkles, age spots and spider veins are all unwelcome reminders of the aging process. If you’re looking for ways to “turn back the clock” and are considering treatment of your spider veins, you’ll be pleased to know that the treatment process is relatively quick and...

Bariatric Surgery: Are You Ready?

If you’re looking for a “silver bullet” that will magically make your extra pounds effortlessly disappear, bariatric surgery is not for you. Successful weight loss through bariatric surgery requires significant lifestyle changes and a lifelong commitment to maintain...