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Should I Choose Awake Surgery? Pros and Cons

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Awake plastic surgery procedures represent the next stage in evolution for many commonly undertaken plastic surgery operations. However, like most styles of surgery, these operations are equipped with strengths and weaknesses and are more appropriate or less depending on the type of treatment that you’re looking for. So, should I choose awake plastic surgery? Let’s … Read more

Why Awake Procedures Are Safer

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Cosmetic procedures have become increasingly popular due to their aesthetic benefits. When you feel better about how you look it can also increase your confidence and quality of life. The natural aging process, pregnancy, weight loss, and certain lifestyle habits can have an impact on your body. There are a number of procedures that can … Read more

How Skin Care Fights Aging

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Skin care is an important part of keeping your skin looking youthful. Skin care can be overwhelming as you may not know where to start. Starting out slow and adding to your routine can be helpful if you are just starting out. Below you will find how skin care fights aging and helpful tips to … Read more

Are Plastic Surgery Procedures Reversible?

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Cosmetic procedures and treatments have become increasingly popular over the last decade. Enhancing your physical aesthetic can do wonders for your self-confidence and improve your overall look. Despite the major benefits you may wonder, are plastic surgery procedures reversible? The answer depends on the type of procedure. Some plastic surgery and cosmetic treatments stay temporary. … Read more

When to Begin Scar Massage

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For patients that are about to undergo surgery, scarring is a serious concern. Scar formation is a natural part of the healing process that allows our bodies to strengthen the wounded area by stimulating collagen production. Still, they can physically mar what was once smooth, beautiful skin. One tip many people receive is to try … Read more

What is Collagen?

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From collagen powder and pills to cosmetic treatments, collagen has been a hot topic in beauty and wellness. The hype of collagen should not be dismissed as a fad because it is a protein your own body creates. It has functional benefits for your internal skeletal system and organs, but it also helps you stay … Read more

Top Tummy Tuck Myths

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For those who have trouble with their stomach area, a tummy tuck is a great option to get a smoother abdomen. A tummy tuck is a procedure that improves the contour of the stomach and abdomen area. We remove excess skin and fat  from the area. Then we tighten the muscles in your abdominal wall. … Read more

Do I Need a Breast Implant Exchange?

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Breast augmentation remains one of the most popular aesthetic procedures provided in the United States. The American Society of Plastic Surgery confirms that the procedure typically lasts between ten and twenty years without adjustments, making breast augmentation one of the safer, effective, and lasting plastic surgeries available. However, life happens, skin sags, and tastes change. … Read more

Contouring Procedures for your Post-Weight-Loss Body

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Losing a substantial amount of weight is difficult, even under ideal circumstances. So, you should first take a moment to congratulate yourself on reaching your goal weight. It is a significant life accomplishment that deserves recognition. Take as long as you need to fully process your success. Once you feel that you’ve created a sustainable … Read more

Tummy Tucks and the Alleviation of Back Pain

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When most people think about a tummy tuck, they think about the cosmetic effects: the slimmed waist-line and the renewed abdominal structure. What we often don’t consider is the importance of that abdominal structure and how it relates to the rest of the body. The truth is that when the abdominal muscles become weakened or … Read more

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