| When women have had children, the lining of the abdominal muscles, the so-called fascia, can rip and the abdomen can develop a bulge. This is a type of hernia, and other types of hernia may develop as well. |
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| Tailored structure rhinoplasty has replaced the cookie-cutter approach to the nose. |
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| Other body lifts are appropriate especially for patients who have lost a great deal of weight or have hanging skin rather than fatty collections. |
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| Sculpting with liposculpture combined with the high vertical tension abdominoplasty enhances and brings out the waist especially in ladies who have had children and have damage to the deep layer, the fascia. |
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| Endoscopic browlifts have fallen off somewhat, with reports of rapid loss of effectiveness and balding in the incision sites. |
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| Eyelid rejuvenation now includes the lateral brow skin as it hangs over. |
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| Fast recovery is now the rule, with the laser turned down slightly. |
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| The One Day peel is the most popular light chemical peel in the office. |
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| Microdermabrasion once a month. |
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| Cheek implants are now tailor made and available in many more sizes for patients. |
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| Numerous types of lifts are available to suit the shape and configuration of the breast. |
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| The FDA has approved silicone gel implants for general use, with some caveats. |
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| The biggest controversy in this field is the safety issue. |
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| We believe the best material for augmenting lips is natural tissue from the actual patient, not synthetic tissue or tissue from a cadaver. |
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| Filler materials are used to fill hollows, wrinkles and decrease signs of age. They must generally be repeated every six months or so. The most recent generation of fillers approved by the FDA are hyaluronic acid. The most commonly used products are Juvederm and Restylane. |
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| The 360 Facelift is the embodiment of the “new facelift”. |
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| Botox, or botulinum toxin, is a toxin derived from bacteria (Clostridium botulinum). |
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| (Disarticulated Fascial fat Grafts), Fat Injection and Temporary Filler Materials |
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