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  • Is Awake Cosmetic Surgery Right for You?

    For patients considering a specific cosmetic procedure, advances in local anesthesia techniques along with surgical protocols have made it possible for them to remain conscious throughout the surgery. This is known simply as awake cosmetic surgery. Sounds crazy, right? What could be the advantages of being awake during a surgical procedure? Well, there are many.…

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  • Are There Breast Changes As a Result of Menopause?

      So much of the literature out there around undesirable changes in a woman’s breast involves pregnancy or, with the increasing popularity of GLP-1s, losing a significant amount of weight. But there are also breast changes as a result of menopause. In fact, shifts in hormones during peri-menopause (the years before actual menopause) can change…

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  • Seeking Solutions for an Aging Neck?

      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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  • The New Trend of Subtle Breast Augmentation

      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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  • The Nightmare of AI Face for Plastic Surgeons

      Patients have always come to plastic surgery centers in hopes of achieving a certain aesthetic. During their consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon, they discuss different pathways to their goals to make an informed decision. That’s changing lately. With AI being all the rage, there’s a new trend that’s become very troubling for plastic…

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  • What Is the 45-55 Rule for Breast Volume?

      When you think about the words ‘breast augmentation,’ it sounds very clinical. Yet, during the procedure, plastic surgeons strive to give breasts a natural versus ‘augmented’ look. In the early days of breast augmentation, the surgery was sometimes noticeable. Especially in the case of implants, where they often looked like cereal bowls under the…

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  • Do GLP-1 Medications Affect Surgical Risks?

      Many people are taking GLP-1 medications to treat diabetes and other illnesses. And they’ve been largely successful with the medication. One of the benefits of GLP-1 medications that many didn’t expect, however, is weight loss. Some patients on this medication have experienced serious weight loss. And while this can be exciting, patients may be…

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  • Important Considerations Before a Brow Lift

      When you glance in the mirror, are you frustrated by heaviness around the brow or wrinkling across the forehead? Perhaps you’ve gone as far as using your fingers to manually draw up your brows. (Yeah, that’s a thing.) Whatever the case, that heavy brow can leave you looking much older than you truly are.…

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  • The Rules for Swimming After Plastic Surgery

      Here in Southeast Michigan, we have a short window of time where we can enjoy a good swim in the great outdoors. If you’re an avid swimmer, you know that mid to late spring starts the countdown to taking that first plunge. You may also know that mid to late spring is also the…

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  • What’s the Pre-Wedding Timeline for Plastic Surgery?

      Are you planning a wedding this year? If so, you’re probably mired in preparations. From booking the venue to hiring the photographer and setting the seating chart, there’s so much to think about to make your day perfect. Of course, you’ve likely given your appearance significant consideration. Perhaps you’re upping your diet and exercise…

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    For patients considering a specific cosmetic procedure, advances in local anesthesia techniques along with surgical protocols have made it possible for them to remain conscious throughout the surgery. This is known simply as awake cosmetic surgery. Sounds crazy, right? What could be the advantages of being awake during a surgical procedure? Well, there are many.…

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