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Do You Have Bloating or Diastasis Recti?

March 11, 2024

Does your belly protrude in a way that makes you appear pregnant? There are several possibilities for this. However, the two most common conditions are the standard everyday bloating that many of us experience, or a more complicated issue known as diastasis recti. So how do you know if your protrusion is a result…
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Reasons to Avoid Silicone Fillers

March 4, 2024

Once upon a time, the go-to material for dermal fillers was silicone-based. They lasted a long time and the most common areas for injection included the lips, face, buttocks, and hips. Interestingly, the FDA never approved silicone fillers for cosmetic purposes. Yet, this didn’t stop some practitioners from continuing to offer these “permanent” fillers…
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Tailoring Plastic Surgery to Different Age Groups

February 27, 2024

Just as not all plastic surgery procedures are created equal, not all patients are created equal either. Each person has a unique set of traits and characteristics. One of the biggest considerations is the age of the patient. A patient in her 20s is going to have different needs than one that’s in his…
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Breast Augmentation Terminology Part 1 (A-K)

February 12, 2024

When considering getting work done on your breasts, you’re bound to experience some amount of breast augmentation terminology that may be unfamiliar to you. No worries. Rather than pouring through the internet to find their meanings, we’re breaking down some of the terminology here. Because there is a wealth of terms, we’ve tackled the…
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When Is Plastic Surgery Reversal A Good Idea?

February 5, 2024

Plastic surgery reversal is not the same thing as revision. A revision is the correction of a faulty procedure. A reversal, on the other hand, is the undoing of a successful procedure to restore one’s previous appearance. There are many reasons patients may consider a reversal. And it’s important they are realistic about their…
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What to Expect – Recovering From an Arm Lift

January 30, 2024

Do you remember the days when you felt comfortable showing off your arms? But now there’s sagging skin on your upper arms you keep under cover. Or maybe you lost a lot of weight and were looking forward to finally showing off your arms. Yet, now there’s excess skin hanging there. You DO have…
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Making Sense Of Different Types Of Body Fat

January 23, 2024

While it may not seem like it, body fat is an organ that contains nerves, immune cells, and connective tissue. It’s also made up of different types of fat cells. Depending on the body’s needs, the primary job of body fat is to store and release energy. The different types of fat cells also…
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Can You Reduce the Appearance of Large Pores?

January 15, 2024

Many people fear the close-up. And while makeup can go the distance in covering up blemishes and other imperfections, it can accentuate large pores. Large pores are the result of oil and sweat not being properly released through the pores by the sebaceous glands that sit beneath the skin. Eventually the pores get clogged…
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Pioneers in Plastic Surgery – Arthur Rainsford Mowlem (1902–1986)

January 8, 2024

When you think of plastic surgery, you may consider it a relatively new field. It’s actually been around longer than you may think. Although plastic surgery has existed in some form for millennia, casualties from World War I and II in particular created a new demand for reconstructive surgery. Born in New Zealand in…
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Tips for Winter Skincare After Plastic Surgery

January 2, 2024

If you’re considering any sort of plastic surgery, winter can be a great time to get it done. Especially if you want to show off the results in the spring and summer months. Plus, it’s much easier to hide the recovery process when the snow is flying and you’re bundled up in scarves, hats, and…
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