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Why Is It Called Plastic Surgery?
Some people believe that the term plastic in plastic surgery refers to breast implants. Others think that plastic surgeons work with plastic material in reconstructing parts of the body. They’d be wrong on both counts. The term plastic surgery has been around since the late 1700s/early 1800s. By contrast, the first man-made plastic (also known…
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The Magic of PRP Hair Restoration
Okay. Maybe PRP hair restoration therapy isn’t exactly magic. But it’s pretty cool. Especially if you’re struggling with androgenic alopecia and looking for an effective way to restore hair growth. Plus, the whole procedure usually takes less than 30 minute and downtime is minimal. And that’s its own form of magic. So What Exactly Is…
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Men Are Getting into the BOTOX® Game
Did Father’s Day come and go and you never got around to getting your dad a gift? Or maybe you’re a dad and you’re still looking for a great way to treat yourself? How about the gift of a more youthful appearance and restored confidence with almost no effort? With BOTOX®, you can make that…
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Father’s Day Specials at Star Plastic Surgery
Shopping for dads is tough. For many of us, this becomes startlingly apparent at Father’s Day each year. What do we get him this year? He’s already got a closet full of ties and a cabinet overflowing with cologne. Enough already! And if you’re a dad who’s looking to treat himself, it can be just…
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Get Ready for Summer with BBL Hair Removal
Are you ready for summer? (Stupid question. Of course, you are.) But how is your hair situation? It’s okay. We know. The long months of winter, coupled with several months of quarantine and no visits to the gym or anywhere else, left many a razor to rust in the shower. Now that summer is finally…
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The Extra Importance of AAAHC Accreditation During COVID-19
Everyone expects high-quality and SAFE healthcare. However, during these pre-vaccine days of COVID-19, the safety concerns are elevated. And rightly so. So if you’re planning to visit a healthcare facility of any sort, you should understand the importance of AAAHC accreditation. It would be unwise to consider any facility that does to have this accreditation.…
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The History of Plastic Surgery
If you had to wager a guess as to when plastic surgery began, chances are you’d guess much later than reality. In fact, the history of plastic surgery goes all the way back to 800 B.C. when physicians in ancient India were using skin grafts for reconstructive surgery. It’s hard to imagine what that entailed…
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The Link between Plastic Surgery and Healthier Lifestyles
In our last several blog posts, we illustrated the many health benefits that are the result of plastic surgery. For example, fat removal from liposuction can help to lower blood pressure and decrease the risk of diabetes. Meanwhile, rhinoplasty improves breathing while a breast reduction can decrease and relieve back, neck, and shoulder pain.…
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Plastic Surgery Procedures to Improve Vision
Do you experience puffiness or sagging around your eyes? Many patients seek out the expertise of a board-certified plastic surgeon to address these cosmetic concerns. And rightly so. Plastic surgery does wonders in addressing these concerns and reversing facial aging. But there are plastic surgery procedures to improve vision as well. In fact, if you’ve…
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Better Breathing through Plastic Surgery
It’s hard to argue that the nose is the most prominent feature on the face. And let’s face it – not everyone is crazy about theirs. Perhaps you’re not comfortable with the appearance of your nose. Maybe you feel it’s too prominent in that it’s very large or it has a strange shape. Whatever your…