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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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  • SkinMedica and Growth Factor Technology

      If you’re looking for groundbreaking scientifically based skincare products that slow the aging process by healing the skin from within, then you’ll want to try SkinMedica. Established in 1999, SkinMedica began the development of growth factor technology just one year later in 2000 with a patent that proved to be revolutionary in age defense…

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  • Is Broadband Light Therapy for Acne Effective?

      If you’re embarrassed by the appearance of zits and pimples anywhere on your body, then you know all too well that the struggle with acne is real. Plus, it’s not just a problem for teenagers. Contrary to popular belief, a growing number of adults continue to struggle with acne. And if not treated, it…

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  • Medical Tourism Is Risky Business

      Have you been long considering changing something about your appearance? You’re not alone. Yet, finances are tight for many of us these days. And since health insurance doesn’t cover most plastic surgery procedures, folks are turning to medical tourism as what they believe is the ideal solution for finding plastic surgery at a discount.…

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  • Do CBD and Plastic Surgery Mix?

      In previous posts, we’ve gone into some detail about the risks associated with smoking and/or drinking alcohol before surgery. But given the increasing popularity and availability of cannabis products, you might be wondering – what about CBD and plastic surgery? What’s the recommendation for that? Could this seemingly harmless and often helpful substance be…

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  • The Ultimate Prep List for Your Mommy Makeover

      If you’re gearing up for a mommy makeover, you’re probably feeling excited about getting back to a leaner and more toned body. Even so, it is surgery. So to get the most out of your procedure, there are things you’ll need to consider both before and after your surgery. In other words, you’re going…

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  • Can You Get a Thigh and Arm Lift at the Same Time?

    Given the popularity of tummy tucks and breast augmentation, it can feel like much of the focus in plastic surgery is on the torso. Yet, that’s not the reality. For some patients, the “problem areas” are the limbs. After weight loss, they are satisfied with their midriffs. Yet, the extra fat or saggy skin of…

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  • Avoiding Counterfeit Botox

      OnabotulinumtoxinA, better known as Botox, was approved for cosmetic use over 20 years ago. And since that time, it’s been a popular medication used to smooth wrinkles and help patients look younger. Given that the average Botox injection costs around $530 and multiple injections are required, it’s not surprising that counterfeit versions of this drug…

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  • Who Was the First Female Plastic Surgeon in the U.S.?

      There is documentation of women performing surgical procedures as far back as 3500 BCE. But new regulations issued during the Middle Ages prohibited women from practicing surgery unless they were given privileges by a jury or took over their deceased husbands’ practices. Fast forward 1400 years or so to the inaugural class of 1057…

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