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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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  • 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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  • 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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      Ah, the joys of aging. Maybe you’re among those who celebrate the early appearance of jowls, sagging eyebrows, and/or loosening of the neck skin or facial structures. If so, congrats! For the rest of us, these don’t bring joy. Yet, the idea of a facelift or neck lift isn’t all that appealing either. Fortunately,…

  • Don’t Base Your Plastic Surgery Decision on Reality TV

    Surgeons and specialists at plastic surgery clinics and centers have seen an increasing number of people over the past two decades inquiring about procedures that are far from ideal. What’s driving this? While it’s likely there’s more than one cause, the glut of “reality” TV shows over the past twenty years has certainly shed an…

  • Can Cellulite Be Treated?

    Are you embarrassed by cellulite on your thighs and/or buttocks? Perhaps you’ve tried diet and exercise, but they’re not making much, if any, difference. It can be frustrating. And you’re not alone. You might even be wondering, can cellulite be treated? Or am I just destined to deal with the dimpling and lumpiness for the…

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