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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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  • 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 Most Common Questions About Gynecomastia

    The Most Common Questions About Gynecomastia Men with large breasts are often self-conscious about their appearance. The embarrassment may be so severe that they withdraw from friends, work, and even the activities that they normally enjoy. This condition is known as gynecomastia, which translates from the Greek for “woman-like breasts.” And up to 65% of middle-aged and older…

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  • Choosing Plastic Surgery Over Bone Smashing 

    One of the newer online trends on TikTok and Instagram is something called bone smashing. And yeah, it’s exactly as it sounds. Young men, in particular, are claiming to change facial bone structure by causing repeated trauma to their cheeks, jawline, and/or chin. And it’s all part of the looksmaxxing philosophy. The core goal of looksmaxxing is to achieve a very specific masculine facial ideal, with a heavy emphasis on a sharp, defined jawline.…

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  • A History of Fat Grafting

      Though you may not know much about it, fat grafting has become increasingly popular in recent years. Board-certified plastic surgeons find it highly effective for reconstructive applications for the breast and face, congenital anomalies, and treating post-radiation and burn injuries. But it’s also effective for a wide variety of aesthetic applications, including breast augmentation,…

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  • What Causes Breast Implant Rippling?

      The development of breast implants – both saline and silicone – created the foundation for amazing breast augmentation results. Implants go the distance in mimicking the look and feel of natural breast tissue.   Yet, under certain circumstances, the soft texture of implants can cause them to visibly wrinkle beneath the skin.   This largely avoidable…

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  • Questions to Ask Before Your Tummy Tuck

      Do you have excess skin or fat around your abdomen, and dieting and exercise aren’t making any difference? If so, you may have decided it’s time to schedule a consultation for abdominoplasty, a.k.a. a tummy tuck. Congratulations! It’s a big decision. And it’s a decision that has probably left you wondering what questions to…

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  • What Makes Scars Discolored?

      If you’re considering a plastic surgery procedure, you likely know that scarring is inevitable with most surgeries. Fortunately, experienced board-certified plastic surgeons are adept at making these scars far less noticeable or almost invisible. There are incidents of scars taking on red or dark hues, though, compelling patients to ask – what makes scars…

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  • What Is Muscle Repair During a Tummy Tuck?

      If you’ve been considering abdominoplasty (i.e. a tummy tuck), you might have heard about muscle repair during a tummy tuck as part of the procedure. Most patients seek a tummy tuck to remove excess fat and loose skin for a flatter stomach. They are a common component of a mommy makeover surgery. In some…

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  • Reasons to Avoid Ice After Plastic Surgery

      Once upon a time, the solution to almost any experience of swelling, pain, or bruising in the body was to ice it. And this is still the case for acute sports injuries – at least at first. Yes, icing does bring down swelling and decreases inflammation. Yet, board-certified plastic surgeons are increasingly telling patients…

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