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Get Out this Spring! Our Favorite Outdoor Places to Visit in the Sunnier Months

Spring has officially sprung in Joplin! Check out our list of favorite weekend destinations to enjoy the great outdoors across Southwest Missouri and Northwest Arkansas. For Family Fun - and Learning! Wildcat Glades is a one-of-a-kind nature preserve and park managed by the Missouri Department of Conservation. It is home to a biologically diverse assortment of plants and animals which are unique to the desert-ike chert glades- and environmental ecosystem which only exists in south Missouri! Stop by for their ‘Yoga in Nature’ programs, guided hikes and other outdoor educational and recreation programs for kids and adults! Bonus: After adventuring at Wildcat Glades, don’t forget to stop by All Aboard...

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From Brow Lamination to Botox, All the Ways You Can Improve the Look of Your Brows

The eyes are windows to our soul—but the brows help determine how defined and refreshed our eyes appear! While most of us aren’t going all-in for eyebrow transplants like Chrissy Teigen, there are other effective ways to enhance your natural brows and create definition in your upper face, many with little to no downtime. Here at Maningas Cosmetic Surgery, Dr. Maningas and our expert aesthetics team offer brow treatments that are non-surgical, minimally invasive, and surgical, all of which address different nuanced concerns you have about your brows. 1. Esthetician eyebrow enhancements If you want to add temporary pop to your brows, our esthetician offers medspa services to get your...

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4 Keys to Developing Great Gut Health

Gut health is a critical component of our overall health. Having a healthy amount of “beneficial” bacteria in our guts can help ward off illness and disease, and even improve our mental health. But, according to a survey of more than 2,000 U.S. adult men and women, 72% of Americans are living with digestive issues like gas, bloating, and abdominal pain, all of which can be improved with proper gut health. To help you live your healthiest life, we’ve compiled a list of 4 ways to improve your gut health. While some of these suggestions may seem obvious, others, like cultivating a regular mindfulness practice, may surprise you! 1....

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Hormone Replacement Therapy for Women: A Real Patient Experience

Ever considered bioidentical hormone therapy? Typically given to women as an under-the-skin pellet, this “wonder drug” custom-targets hormone deficiencies you have, helping patients with symptoms ranging from sexual discomfort to a general feeling of grogginess. Each pellet is fully customized based on your body’s deficiencies in testosterone, estrogen, and/or progesterone. Many of our patients are curious about this treatment, so we asked our Maningas Cosmetic Surgery marketing director, Dallas, to share her experience and answer questions you have about hormone replacement therapy. How long have you been using hormone therapy? I started in spring of 2021. I learned from the initial lab test (which we order for all patients) that...

Woman Gets BOTOX or Dysport Neurotoxin Injections at Med Spa at Maningas Cosmetic Surgery in Joplin

BOTOX, Dysport, Jeuveau, Oh My! Here’s the Difference Between the Top Neuromodulators on the Market

Just as Kleenex is synonymous with tissues, BOTOX® has long been used as a catch-all term for injectable neuromodulators. But while BOTOX is by far the most common non-invasive aesthetic procedure performed in the U.S., a few other neurotoxins have emerged since its creation. In this post, we explain everything you need to know about the 4 injectable neuromodulators currently available: BOTOX®, Dysport®, Jeuveau®, and Xeomin®. How do neurotoxins work? How are neurotoxins measured? What is the difference between injectable neurotoxins? Are all neurotoxins injected similarly? How long do neuromodulators last? How much do neurotoxins in Joplin cost? How can I make sure I get beautiful neuromodulator...

Man Sitting By Pool With Increased Drive and Energy Thanks to Testosterone Replacement Therapy

Testosterone Replacement Therapy: A Real Patient Experience

Over time, some men stop producing hormones at a healthy level. This leads to symptoms that disrupt an active lifestyle, like persistent tiredness, loss of libido, and a feeling of disinterest in normal activities. Many men simply live with these symptoms, assuming they are just part of getting older—but if low testosterone is to blame, testosterone hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can help you regain energy, sleep better, and feel like yourself again. Wondering if this treatment will get results for you? We asked one of our Joplin, Missouri patients—a 36 year-old husband and father —to answer questions about his experience after two months of hormone therapy with injections. Where...

Woman in Rhinoplasty Consultation Describing Ideal Nose Shape to Cosmetic Surgeon

How Do I Explain My Desired Nose Shape to My Cosmetic Surgeon?

Rhinoplasty, also called nose reshaping surgery, is an extremely powerful procedure. With the right surgeon, rhinoplasty can create balance and symmetry in the face, and help patients achieve the appearance they’ve always wanted. For these reasons, it consistently ranks as one of the most sought-after cosmetic procedures, with over 350,000 rhinoplasties performed in 2020 alone. Though commonly performed, rhinoplasty requires both great surgical skill and excellent doctor-patient communication. If you’ve ever wondered how the best cosmetic surgeons deliver their patients’ desired rhinoplasty results, this blog is for you. Communicate your desired results with your cosmetic surgeon Stunning rhinoplasty results are dependent upon being able to effectively communicate your desired nose...

Woman in Bikini Enjoys Beach After Evolve Trim Tite Tone Non-Surgical Body Contouring

Does Non-Surgical Body Sculpting Really Work? Here’s Everything You Need to Know about Evolve Transform

2023 Update: InMode Aesthetics, the maker of Evolve, combined Evolve Trim, Tite & Tone into Evolve Transform - a single applicator that utilizes the technology of all three devices in a single treatment. Read more about Evolve Transform here. Evolve is the new kid on the block, making body contouring a breeze with no surgery, no freezing cold applicators, and no discomfort. With a few laid-back weekly appointments, you can slim down that pesky tummy pooch, tone your buttocks or abs, or get rid of the post-pregnancy belly for good. Wondering how it’s possible that Evolve gets these kinds of results? A lot of our patients are, too, and...

Beautiful Woman on Beach in Bikini After Evolve Trim Tite Tone Non-Surgical Body Contouring

Evolve vs. CoolSculpting: Which Non-Surgical Body Contouring Comes Out on Top?

Evolve for non-surgical body sculpting is attracting lots of interest, and with fame comes comparison with other popular options—especially CoolSculpting. But while CoolSculpting freezes fat to trim you down, Evolve uses radiofrequency (RF) energy, which generates a controlled heat that can reduce fat and tighten skin, as well as electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) to tone muscle groups. Curious about replacing some of your gym routine with non-surgical body contouring? To help you choose, we explain how the non-surgical trifecta Evolve compares with CoolSculpting. How Evolve body contouring works When you come to our Joplin Medspa for Evolve, you have three options to choose from based on your goals and the area...

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Here’s What’s New at MCS This Spring

If you’re anything like us, spring has you feeling energized and ready to plan your summer beach getaway. At Maningas Cosmetic Surgery, we have a whole new lineup of minimally invasive procedures designed to help you look and feel great, just in time for warmer weather. So before you put on that new bikini or crop-top, book a consultation with us and vacation with confidence! Diolaze laser hair removal What do razor burn, smelly lotions, and painful waxing all have in common? They’re inefficient and time consuming ways of getting rid of unwanted hair! If you’re looking forward to showing off smooth, hairless skin without bumps this summer, it’s...