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  • Are There Different Breast Implant Placement Options?

      If you’re considering breast augmentation, you’ve probably researched different types of implants, and started thinking about the size you want. But did you know that there are different breast implant placement options too? (Great! Another thing to think about!) This is a good thing, though. To get the most natural look for your breast…

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  • Can Vaginal Laxity Be Repaired?

    Okay. Vaginal laxity may not be the topic of conversation at the dinner table. But if you’re not familiar with the term, it’s a condition whereby the tissues outside the vagina loosen. This can lead to problems with the tissues twisting or even escaping the labia. For many women who experience vaginal laxity, it can…

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  • What’s the Best Nutrition Before and After Plastic Surgery?

      Despite the relative ease with which so much plastic surgery is now performed, it’s important to remember that, yes, it IS still surgery. How you care for yourself pre- and post-op matters. That also means paying attention to nutrition before and after plastic surgery. So if you’re planning to have a procedure and are…

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  • Is Plastic Surgery Ethical?

      Given the surge of reality television that exaggerates the horrors of plastic surgery gone wrong, you may be wondering, is plastic surgery ethical? Obviously, nothing is perfect. There are always going to be crooked people who take advantage of vulnerable populations. But if you’re considering reconstructive or cosmetic surgery, take the time to research…

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  • Is It Possible to Avoid Capsular Contracture?

      You may not think about it this way, but the body is an amazingly efficient machine. Every system works together to keep it running optimally. So when a foreign body (such as a breast implant) is introduced into the “machine,” the body’s systems jump into action to create a capsule of scar tissue around…

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  • Are There Required Pre-Surgical Tests Before Plastic Surgery?

      If you’re getting ready for a surgical procedure and your surgeon hasn’t ordered any pre-surgical tests, that’s a huge red flag. Like “run away screaming” huge. Any surgical procedure should be preceded by at least a few tests. This includes plastic surgery procedures. These tests help find potential problems that could complicate surgery if not…

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  • Are You a Poor Candidate for Liposuction?

      If you have diet- and exercise-resistant fat that just won’t go away, you may be considering liposuction. And why not? It’s a great solution. Then again, it’s not ideal for everyone. (But what is?) There are a handful of reasons that a board-certified plastic surgeon might recommend avoiding this procedure. If you’re now wondering…

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  • Four Wonderful Benefits of Body Lift Surgery

    If you’ve finally lost that excess fat that’s been troubling you for awhile, you may be troubled by a new problem – excess skin. In many cases, skin and tissue fail to contract after weight loss. And that means you’re stuck with loose and hanging skin that no dieting or amount of exercise will remove.…

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  • Plastic Surgery and Regenerative Medicine – The Perfect Duo

      It’s been said, “regenerative medicine is the wave of the future.” Of course, that was said a while back because this burgeoning field is already taking the medical world by storm. In the simplest of terms, regenerative medicine is the process of either replacing or renovating human cells, tissues, and organs to assume regular…

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  • Is Getting Plastic Surgery Across the Border Wise?

      In early March of 2023, a North Carolina resident and three friends decided to make the long journey to Mexico to save money on a tummy tuck. She was just one of many Americans crossing the border to get cheaper medical procedures. This phenomenon is known as medical tourism. And it might leave you…

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      If you’re considering a plastic surgery procedure, have you given much thought to where you’ll have it performed? For many in this position, the hospital is the standard choice. But you do have options. More and more people are opting to go the private route. And there are so many reasons you may want…

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      Are you relatively happy with your appearance, but somewhat troubled by a paunch in your lower abdomen? Have you tried to address it with a healthy diet and plenty of exercise, but it’s just not making a difference? Perhaps you feel that a tummy tuck could help, but you aren’t ready to commit to…

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