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  • Are You a Poor Candidate for Liposuction?

      If you have diet- and exercise-resistant fat that just won’t go away, you may be considering liposuction. And why not? It’s a great solution. Then again, it’s not ideal for everyone. (But what is?) There are a handful of reasons that a board-certified plastic surgeon might recommend avoiding this procedure. If you’re now wondering…

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  • Four Wonderful Benefits of Body Lift Surgery

    If you’ve finally lost that excess fat that’s been troubling you for awhile, you may be troubled by a new problem – excess skin. In many cases, skin and tissue fail to contract after weight loss. And that means you’re stuck with loose and hanging skin that no dieting or amount of exercise will remove.…

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  • Plastic Surgery and Regenerative Medicine – The Perfect Duo

      It’s been said, “regenerative medicine is the wave of the future.” Of course, that was said a while back because this burgeoning field is already taking the medical world by storm. In the simplest of terms, regenerative medicine is the process of either replacing or renovating human cells, tissues, and organs to assume regular…

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  • Are There Different Kinds of Anesthesia Used in Plastic Surgery?

        When you’re considering a plastic surgery procedure, it’s helpful to know what sort of anesthesia the doctor will administer so you can plan accordingly. Then again, maybe you aren’t even aware that there are different kinds of anesthesia. Don’t worry! That’s not all that unusual. So just in case you’re in the unknowing…

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  • Is Getting Plastic Surgery Across the Border Wise?

      In early March of 2023, a North Carolina resident and three friends decided to make the long journey to Mexico to save money on a tummy tuck. She was just one of many Americans crossing the border to get cheaper medical procedures. This phenomenon is known as medical tourism. And it might leave you…

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  • The Ultimate Guide in Prepping for Plastic Surgery

      Picture it. Your body finally has the shapes, lines, and sleek contours that you’ve always desired. And all you had to do was “add water and stir.” Okay. Obviously the second part is merely a dream. Because getting the body you want may very well mean you’ll have to go under the knife. And…

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  • Are There Non-Surgical Fat Removal Options?

      As much as we’re told to embrace imperfections in our bodies, stubborn fat that won’t go away no matter how much you diet and exercise can be discouraging. VERY. Liposuction is one of the most popular and effective fat removal procedures. It’s highly effective and delivers outstanding results. It does have drawbacks though. First,…

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  • Nutrition Before and After Plastic Surgery

      Any time you opt for surgery – even if it’s elective – it’s still important to consider what to put into your body and what to avoid. Getting the proper nutrition before and after plastic surgery is going to make a difference in how quickly you heal. That’s why you should always discuss any…

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  • Wondering How Skin Elasticity Affects Plastic Surgery? 

      If you’re considering plastic surgery, you may be so focused on your desired outcome that you haven’t considered how the elasticity of your skin may affect that outcome.  But you can bet your plastic surgeon certainly has.  The fact is, skin elasticity affects plastic surgery results. Especially when it comes to liposuction. So skin…

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  • The Problems With BMI

      In case you’re unfamiliar, Body Mass Index (BMI) is a screening tool that “tells” whether someone is underweight, overweight, obese, or at a healthy weight. That’s the theory, at least. It’s calculated using a combination of a person’s weight and height. As such, there are some clear problems with BMI. Does Your BMI Say You’re…

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