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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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  • 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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      As we age, the skin on our necks can start drawing attention for all the wrong reasons. Women attempt to hide their aging necks by wearing scarves, while men may grow a grizzly beard. Or resort to turtlenecks. Maybe an ascot? All joking aside, the signs of an aging neck can be distressful for…

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      In the past few years, an increasing number of patients have looked to plastic surgery for something known as subtle breast augmentation. Also known as mini boob jobs, many women are seeking these to achieve more natural-looking volume without a significant increase in size. If this sounds like you, a subtle breast augmentation might…

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