When undergoing breast enlargement, the patient must choose between a saline or silicone gel breast implant. While your plastic surgeon may recommend one or the other, the final decision is up to you. This post will give insight into the advantages and disadvantages of the silicon breast implant. One of the biggest advantages to silicone [...]
February 22nd, 2012, posted in
Breast Augmentation,
Breast Implant
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Liposuction is a cosmetic procedure that has been proven to be highly effective at removing fat and improving the shape of the thigh. Even with weight loss and exercise, stubborn fat on your thighs can make you appear heavier and prevent your clothes from fitting properly. Liposuction can significantly improve the silhouette of the thigh [...]
February 14th, 2012, posted in
Liposuction
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Stomach fat can be difficult to get rid of, even with a routine exercise regime and balanced diet. When stubborn belly fat simply will not go away, many individuals look to their plastic surgeon for assistance. Liposuction and tummy tucks are extremely effective at giving individuals the flatter, toned stomach they desire. Heredity, multiple pregnancies, [...]
January 23rd, 2012, posted in
Liposuction,
Tummy Tuck
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As you age, the loss of skin elasticity, gravity and other factors can affect the shape and firmness of your breasts. Patients who are generally satisfied with the size of their breasts may choose to have breast lift surgery to raise and firm them. Those patients who would like to increase breast volume may choose [...]
January 17th, 2012, posted in
Breast Implant,
Breast Lift
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There are many different reasons that a woman may consider breast enlargement surgery. Some women feel that their small breasts not only limit their fashion choices, but can also cause dissatisfaction with body image. Breast enlargement to increase fullness and projection of the breasts improves the balance in a woman’s figure and can enhance her [...]
January 6th, 2012, posted in
Breast Augmentation
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The decision to undergo any type of cosmetic procedure is a very personal one. Not everyone is a good candidate for cosmetic surgery. Your plastic surgeon will meet with you to determine if you are healthy enough and have reasonable expectations for the surgery. Wanting to undergo a cosmetic procedure and having the ability to [...]
December 26th, 2011, posted in
Cosmetic Surgery
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When you reach a certain age, it is important to find beauty supplies that will accentuate your positive features and downplay wrinkles and lines in the face. Jane Iredale Make-up is a cosmetics line that is made from natural minerals and is gentle for the skin. These beauty supplies were developed with input from plastic [...]
December 20th, 2011, posted in
Beauty Supplies
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Abdominal liposuction is one of the most requested forms of liposuction among women and men. With this procedure, superficial fat in the stomach is removed and the plastic surgeon contours and shapes the abdomen. The result is a much more toned appearance. This cosmetic surgery is effective for those patients who have excess fat deposits [...]
December 5th, 2011, posted in
Liposuction
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One of the decisions you will need to make when undergoing breast augmentation or reconstruction surgery is whether you want a saline or silicone gel breast implant. Each choice has its own advantages and disadvantages. In some cases, your plastic surgeon may recommend one of the other, but often, the final decision is left to [...]
November 28th, 2011, posted in
Breast Augmentation,
Breast Implant,
Breast Reconstruction
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In recent years, the number of men undergoing plastic surgery has been on the rise. Many men have discovered that cosmetic procedures can help them look younger and feel better about their appearance. There are some procedures that are more popular than others. Some of the most common male cosmetic surgeries include: Liposuction: Men who [...]
November 16th, 2011, posted in
Cosmetic Surgery
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BOTOX® Cosmetic treatments are one of the most popular nonsurgical cosmetic procedures for both men and women in the United States. Injections are given to reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles on the face. BOTOX® helps patients look younger and appear well rested. What is BOTOX®? BOTOX® is derived from bacterium Clostridium botulinum. This [...]
November 4th, 2011, posted in
BOTOX,
Non-Surgical
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A mini-facelift is simply a smaller version of a standard facelift. With this procedure, the plastic surgeon is able to tighten and smooth the skin on your face and neck to give you a younger, fresher look without the long recovery time required with a traditional facelift. Those patients who want to reduce the look [...]
October 24th, 2011, posted in
Face Lift
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There is no question that diet and exercise help us lose weight and build muscle. However, individuals who engage in this type of lifestyle may still have fat deposits in their face or body that cause disproportionate contours. When diet and exercise are not enough, liposuction administered by a certified plastic surgeon can slim and [...]
October 18th, 2011, posted in
Liposuction
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October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the American Cancer Society recommends that all women age 40 and older should have a screening mammogram every year and should continue to do so for as long as they are in good health. According to the American Cancer Society, more than 240,000 American women are diagnosed [...]
October 4th, 2011, posted in
Breast Reconstruction,
News
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We all want to look younger and well rested. With injectables and skin treatments, plastic surgeons help patients regain their youthful appearance without having to undergoing surgery. Non-invasive cosmetic procedures appeal to those patients who want to improve their appearance without the risk of complications or recovery time needed with more invasive plastic surgery treatments. [...]
September 22nd, 2011, posted in
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There are many reasons that a woman may consider breast augmentation surgery. Before you plan your procedure, you will need to meet with a board certified plastic surgeon to determine whether or not you are a good candidate. Understanding a patient’s motivation allows the surgeon to assess whether she wants a breast augmentation for valid [...]
September 15th, 2011, posted in
Breast Augmentation,
Breast Reconstruction
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We all know that children can be cruel. A child with ears that are large or stick out may become a victim of teasing. Ear surgery, or otoplasty, can be performed by a plastic surgeon to set prominent ears back closer to the head or to reduce the size of large ears. This surgery can [...]
August 22nd, 2011, posted in
Ear Surgery
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Before you agree to any cosmetic procedure, you should do some research to ensure that you are working with a qualified and experienced plastic surgeon. No matter what procedure you are interested in, it is necessary to locate a plastic surgeon that has the proper credentials and experience. Be sure that the plastic surgeon you [...]
August 8th, 2011, posted in
Plastic Surgeon
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That tattoo you thought was a good idea 20 years ago may not thrill you like it once did. Perhaps the body ink you were so excited about did not turn out like you expected. A plastic surgeon offers tattoo removal services no matter what the reason you want to rid yourself of your body [...]
July 18th, 2011, posted in
Tattoo Removal
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If you ever look in the mirror and wish you could have a smoother, more even-toned complexion with fewer fine lines and wrinkles, cosmetic laser resurfacing may be a good option for you. This relatively new procedure allows the plastic surgeon to precisely remove layers of damaged and wrinkled skin so that new, smoother looking [...]
July 11th, 2011, posted in
Non-Surgical
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Many people use exercise and weight management to achieve a flat, well-toned stomach. However, for some of us, exercise and diet simply are not enough. Even individuals with normal body weight and proportions can have a sagging or protruding belly. If you desire a tighter, flatter abdomen, then a tummy tuck may be appropriate to [...]
July 8th, 2011, posted in
Tummy Tuck
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Many of us want to look younger and fresher but elective surgery simply is not something we are willing to do. Luckily, there are a few products available that allow patients to regain the glow of young, healthy skin without undergoing surgery. Generally, less expensive and invasive than surgical options, these procedures are favorites among [...]
July 7th, 2011, posted in
Non-Surgical
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There is an old saying that states, “The eyes are the windows to the soul.” Not only do they reflect your emotions and feelings, our eyes are also one of the first areas on our face that show our age. Heredity and aging can significantly impact the appearance of our eyes. Cosmetic eyelid surgery, or [...]
July 7th, 2011, posted in
Eyelid Lift
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Even at an ideal weight, many individuals have fat deposits in their face or body that cannot be diminished with exercise and diet alone. In these instances, a procedure called liposuction can be performed by a certified plastic surgeon to remove these fatty pockets and achieve an improved body shape. Liposuction not only slims and [...]
July 5th, 2011, posted in
Liposuction
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As many of you know, I started 2010 with a diagnosis of breast cancer. Not my first experience with cancer in general or even with breast cancer, but certainly the one that has taken the biggest chunk out of my time
November 16th, 2010, posted in
Breast Reconstruction
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I had a full tummy tuck with liposuction of the flanks on Aug. 19th, 2009. A tummy tuck was something I had always wanted to have done since the birth of my 2 children delivery by cesearean sections. I am now 50 yrs old and well overdue to rid myself of the awful stretch marks [...]
October 29th, 2009, posted in
Tummy Tuck
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September 9th, 2009, posted in
Breast Augmentation,
Eye Lift,
Face Lift,
Tummy Tuck
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