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  • What to Expect: Healing After Breast Implant Removal

      If you had a breast implant in the past, there are many reasons you may be opting for breast implant removal. That’s nobody’s business but your own. When an implant is removed, it’s known as explant surgery. And yes, it is surgery. So just as with any surgery, that means you can expect recovery…

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  • Pioneers In Plastic Surgery  – Thomas Pomfret Kilner

      In the overarching field of medicine, plastic surgery is certainly among the youngest. At least in its current incarnation. Yes, there were rudimentary plastic surgery procedures performed as far back as ancient Egypt times. But you can bet they didn’t look anything like today’s modern procedures. It took a group of trail-blazing physicians practicing…

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  • Pioneers In Plastic Surgery – Sir Archibald McIndoe

      Plastic surgery may seem like a purely contemporary field of medicine. After all, nobody was getting Botox injections in the days of the Wild West. The truth is, plastic surgery has been around in some form or another for over 4,000 years. Sure, plastic surgery as we know it today certainly reached new heights…

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  • What Is Body Dysmorphic Disorder?

      Most of us have some aspect of our bodies that we wouldn’t mind changing. It could be a little extra belly fat, drooping eyelids, or sagging skin. Plastic surgeons can address fixes like these to satisfy their patients and give them new confidence. There is a small percentage of the population, however, who never…

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  • 4 Myths About Plastic Surgery

      With the onslaught of reality television shows and social media posts that put an emphasis on external beauty, the demand for plastic surgery procedures is on the rise. Some view plastic surgery as the be all end all fix for all their problems. It is, of course, NOT that. And any surgeon making this…

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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 Combining Plastic Surgery Procedures Safe?

      Does the idea of combining plastic surgery procedures sound appealing to you? Well, you’re not alone. One of the great things about plastic surgery is that combining procedures is not unusual. And if a patient has no contraindications and is healthy enough to remain under prolonged anesthesia, it’s quite safe. This isn’t to say,…

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  • What Are The Most Popular Places For Fat Transfer?

      If you consider ‘fat’ the worst of the F words, you may want to reconsider. More and more plastic surgery patients are discovering the wonders of fat transfer. With fat transfer, also known as fat grafting, liposuction is performed on a body part where there may be excess fat. Viable cells from that fat…

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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 Different Kinds of Anesthesia Used in Plastic Surgery?

        When you’re considering a plastic surgery procedure, it’s helpful to know what sort of anesthesia the doctor will administer so you can plan accordingly. Then again, maybe you aren’t even aware that there are different kinds of anesthesia. Don’t worry! That’s not all that unusual. So just in case you’re in the unknowing…

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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.…

  • 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…

  • 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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