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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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  • Can You Reverse a BBL?

      If you’re in the know (in the world of plastic surgery, at least), then you’re aware that a BBL is a Brazilian Butt Lift. It was a popular procedure during the reality TV reign of the Kardashians. With a BBL, fat from one part of the body is harvested, treated, and then injected into…

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  • Are There Procedures That Combine with Rhinoplasty?

      Given its popularity, you probably already know that the medical term for a “nose job” is rhinoplasty. It’s one of those trivia questions many people answer correctly. If you’re considering the procedure for yourself, however, you may not know that there are several procedures that combine with rhinoplasty – should you desire. So if…

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  • What Is Avéli for Cellulite Reduction?

      If you’re embarrassed by stubborn cellulite around your thighs, buttocks, and abdomen, you may go to great lengths to hide it. And as much as you’ve exercised and stuck to a strict diet, it doesn’t seem to make any difference. You’ve probably even been told there’s nothing that can be done about cellulite. For…

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  • Can You Eliminate a Cleft Chin?

      If you have a prominent dimple in your chin that leaves you feeling self-conscious, you may be wondering if you can get rid of it. Known medically as a cleft chin (and colloquially as a butt or booty chin), this dimple or crease doesn’t pose any threat to your health. But you may be…

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  • 5 Great Benefits of a Facelift

      Once upon a time, a facelift, or rhytidectomy, was a procedure only available to the elite. That is no longer the case. And given the many benefits of a facelift, they’ve become increasingly commonplace. Plus, you needn’t be a particular age to be an ideal candidate for a facelift procedure. While the most common…

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  • Products to Prolong Your Plastic Surgery Results

      When you’ve decided to have plastic surgery, you want the results to last as long as possible. Of course, being diligent about following your surgeon’s post-op instructions will go a long way toward that end. But there are also a variety of excellent products from Skin Medica that will help you maintain and prolong…

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  • Are There Benefits of Breast Reconstruction After Breast Cancer Surgery?

      If you’ve been through breast cancer surgery, you know how frightening the whole experience is – starting right from the diagnosis. Perhaps you’ve had a lumpectomy that altered the size and shape of your breast. Or if you’ve had a single or double mastectomy, the appearance of your breasts has significantly changed. It’s an…

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  • Getting Defined Arms Through Plastic Surgery

      With summer quickly approaching, you may be trying everything in your power to get toned arms. And if you’re not having much luck with your efforts, you’re probably feeling frustrated. You don’t need to throw in the towel on having great arms this summer just yet though. It is possible to get more defined…

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  • Top Questions About Laser Skin Resurfacing

      Are you frustrated with wrinkles, age spots, acne scars, or other blemishes? You don’t have to accept them as a fact of life. Laser skin resurfacing is a non-surgical way to tighten skin and balance tone. Yet, simple as it sounds, there are many different options for this procedure, and that leaves patients with…

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      We all reach that point in life where we glance in the mirror and wonder where the years went. If you’re there and feeling discouraged by fine lines, wrinkles, or even scars you see in your reflection, the current dermal fillers and injectables on the market could be just what you need. Especially if…

  • What’s the Difference Between FDA-Approved and Off-Label Use?

      If you’re considering Botox or other fillers, you may have done some research on what to expect by talking to friends, or reading articles or posts. As such, you’ve likely stumbled upon the term “off-label use” and scrunched your face disapprovingly. Surely there must be a difference between FDA-approved and off-label use. And if…

  • What Is Male Contouring?

      At one time, cosmetic procedures were almost exclusively for women. But that has changed. According to statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, liposuction was the top plastic surgery procedure in 2024, especially among men. As men increasingly place more emphasis on how they look (and in turn, feel), they’re willing to address troublesome…

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