Having Plastic Surgery Is YOUR Decision

  The decision to have plastic surgery can be polarizing. And it’s not unusual for family and friends to want to weigh in on your decision. Plastic surgeons frequently encounter scenarios where patients bemoan the misgivings of family and friends who, for various reasons, are against the patient having surgery. It’s important to understand that

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The Down-Low on Local Vs. General Anesthesia

If you are considering a plastic surgery procedure, you may have some reticence about being anesthetized. “Going under” can be daunting. General anesthesia is not something that’s taken lightly by any qualified and respected plastic surgeon. Important safety measures are always put into place. But here’s the good news. You may not even need general

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Unsure of What Plastic Surgery Procedure You Want?

  Many patients seeking plastic surgery have specific areas they wish to address. For example, they may want fuller lips or smaller breasts or a different nose. If you’re just feeling a general dissatisfaction with your appearance and can’t pinpoint the issue, however, you may not know what plastic surgery procedure you want. That’s okay.

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Why Millennials Are Getting Laser Skin Resurfacing

  Strange as it may seem, millennials are openly talking about proactive measures to address signs of aging. It makes sense though. It’s easier to preserve skin that is supple and resilient than to repair or restore skin that is aging or has aged. This is why an increasing number of millennials are getting laser

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How Do Liposuction and Emsculpt Differ?

    Are you conscientious about diet and exercise, but finding that they’re not doing the trick when it comes to losing fat and/or toning muscle? It’s a frustrating situation. As such, you may have started looking at different cosmetic procedures – both surgical and non-surgical – and are somewhat confused about what would be

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Stopping Medication Before Anesthesia

  If you’re considering a plastic surgery procedure that requires you to be anesthetized, you may have heard about the importance of stopping medication before anesthesia. This isn’t true for every medication though. Some are riskier than others. So if the notion of having to quit your medication to have a procedure feels too daunting,

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