Welcome to the Vanguard Skin Specialists. You’re going to notice some changes in our dermatology and plastic surgery practice during coronavirus. We’re the same people, but we’re making the changes needed to keep you safe. High priority visits and surgeries At this time, we are only seeing essential, urgent, and high acuity conditions in office […]
Plastic Surgery
Keeping Our Patients Safe – Who should delay seeing a doctor during coronavirus?
We care about you, so out of concern, we ask our most vulnerable patients to remain at home. The CDC recommends that patients who are at higher risk of coronavirus (COVID-19) complications should postpone all non-urgent physician visits. If you are in any of the following categories, please postpone routine visits with us until June: […]
Lessons Learned at Vanguard
At Vanguard, our mission is to make a positive impact on our patients, our community, and our world. We often say, we just happen to be a medical practice. Regardless of whether we were a hotel, construction company, or medical practice, our mission of making a positive impact would be unchanged. We always want to […]
Finding Your Joy at Vanguard: Why Vanguard Is a Terrific Place to Work
There’s an African proverb we love at Vanguard, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” In other words, we can’t expect to be great on our own—we’re all in this together. This is why we operate as one team and do not let our fellow team […]
Breast Augmentation: Cost, Options, and Choosing Your Plastic Surgeon
What exactly is breast augmentation or breast implants? The answer to that question opens up the possibilities, if you are considering a surgical solution for your breast shape and size. In simple terms, a breast augmentation is a surgery to increase the volume and change the shape of breasts. Women who pursue this option are […]
Why Is BOTOX® So Popular?
Over the past several decades, BOTOX® has become what is probably the most well-known cosmetic treatment – eliminating wrinkles with a simple shot. 95% of respondents on Real Self say BOTOX® is worth it, and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons estimates 7.4M BOTOX® treatments are administered annually. Why is BOTOX® so popular and should […]
Who Is Dr. James Banich?
Ask any of the patients of Vanguard Skin Specialists why they really keep coming back, and they’ll tell you it’s because of the care and attention to detail that they receive at every visit with Dr. Banich and his colleagues. Dr. James (Jim) Banich is a general plastic surgeon, with the ability to reconstruct a […]