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  • Is There Plastic Surgery for the Arms?

      Given all the attention to having a flatter belly, firmer breasts, and fuller buttocks, you may not have considered the idea of plastic surgery for the arms. Then again, you may have. Particularly if you find yourself dodging sleeveless clothing or covering up on the beach to avoid exposing the loose and saggy skin…

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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 Otoplasty?

      If you scan through a class picture of elementary school children, you’re bound to see one or two kids with some sort of ear abnormality. For many of these kids, their ‘unusual’ ears are a source of embarrassment. Some of them grow into adulthood without the issue being addressed and are forced to navigate…

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  • What Is Scar Revision?

      Having a scar is seen by some as a ‘battle wound’ of which to be proud. For others though, a scar can be an embarrassing aberration or even something which compromises their ability to function. Fortunately for the latter group, there are multiple scar revision procedures available to improve cosmetic appearance and/or restore function.…

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  • Pioneers of Plastic Surgery – Dr. Harold Gillies

      The long-term disabilities from World War I were overwhelming. Many men came off the battlefield quite disfigured. Not only were they in pain, but the disfigurement impacted their prospects for work. And the government offered little financial or social support. Fortunately, pioneering surgeons like Dr. Harold Gillies were changing the face (literally) of surgery…

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  • Is There Plastic Surgery for Congenital Anomalies?

      If you’re not familiar with the term congenital anomalies, you may know them better as birth defects. Whatever the case, they are defined as structural or functional anomalies that occur in utero. Some of these defects can be very serious and difficult, if not impossible, to resolve. Fortunately, there is plastic surgery for congenital…

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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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  • 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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