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Body

Body Lift / Contouring

What is body lift/contouring? How is the procedure performed? Who is a candidate? In this article, we answer these questions and more. Continue Reading

Body Lift / Contouring

What is body lift/contouring? How is the procedure performed? Who is a candidate? In this article, we answer these questions and more. Continue Reading

3 Cellulite-Reducing Treatments

If you are a woman, chances are you have cellulite. Cellulite is affects 90 percent of women, and it results in those lumps, bumps and wrinkles that give the skin that orange peal appearance. Fortunately, there are cellulite treatments that can help. To find out more about them... Continue Reading

3 Cellulite-Reducing Treatments

If you are a woman, chances are you have cellulite. Cellulite is affects 90 percent of women, and it results in those lumps, bumps and wrinkles that give the skin that orange peal appearance. Fortunately, there are cellulite treatments that can help. To find out more about t ... Continue Reading

The Ins and Outs of Liposuction

If you have excess fat, liposuction is a popular kind of treatment intended to get rid of extra fat deposits or cellulite in the body. To learn how the procedure works and whether you are a candidate.... Continue Reading

The Ins and Outs of Liposuction

If you have excess fat, liposuction is a popular kind of treatment intended to get rid of extra fat deposits or cellulite in the body. To learn how the procedure works and whether you are a candidate.... Continue Reading

The Leg Lift Procedure

As we age, we tend to develop excess skin and fat in our legs, particularly the thigh region. Leg lift surgery tightens the skin on your legs and thighs, making you look trimmer. To learn more.... Continue Reading

The Leg Lift Procedure

As we age, we tend to develop excess skin and fat in our legs, particularly the thigh region. Leg lift surgery tightens the skin on your legs and thighs, making you look trimmer. To learn more.... Continue Reading

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Breast

Breast Augmentation

Age, pregnancy, genetics and certain life events can cause the breasts to become saggy and lose volume. Some may just simply be unhappy with the breast size they were born with. Breast augmentation is a form of plastic surgery in which the breasts are outfitted with breast implants, which can improv ... Continue Reading

Breast Augmentation

Age, pregnancy, genetics and certain life events can cause the breasts to become saggy and lose volume. Some may just simply be unhappy with the breast size they were born with. Breast augmentation is a form of plastic surgery in which the breasts are outfitted with breast i ... Continue Reading

Benelli Lift for Small-Medium Breasts

Do you small or medium breasts with mild sagging? The Benelli lift is a breast lift designed specifically for this, and it is less invasive than the traditional breast lift and fewer incisions are needed. So, how is the procedure performed? To find out... Continue Reading

Benelli Lift for Small-Medium Breasts

Do you small or medium breasts with mild sagging? The Benelli lift is a breast lift designed specifically for this, and it is less invasive than the traditional breast lift and fewer incisions are needed. So, how is the procedure performed? To find out... Continue Reading

Breast Implants: Should You Go Big?

Bigger is better, isn't it? Well, not always. It certainly isn't always better in the case of breast implants. Find out why here. Continue Reading

Breast Implants: Should You Go Big?

Bigger is better, isn't it? Well, not always. It certainly isn't always better in the case of breast implants. Find out why here. Continue Reading

Breast Reduction to Relieve Back Pain

Breast reduction surgery may be the perfect solution for you if you are experiencing back problems due to breasts that are too large. This surgery removes fat and other glandular tissue in order to decrease the size of the breasts and give a woman breasts that are more in proportion with the rest of ... Continue Reading

Breast Reduction to Relieve Back Pain

Breast reduction surgery may be the perfect solution for you if you are experiencing back problems due to breasts that are too large. This surgery removes fat and other glandular tissue in order to decrease the size of the breasts and give a woman breasts that are more in pr ... Continue Reading

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Face

Facelift

Wrinkles, sagging skin and other signs of aging are reasons why facelifts are one of the most popular aesthetic procedures in the US. Learn about the procedure, candidacy, possible complications, and more. Continue Reading

Facelift

Wrinkles, sagging skin and other signs of aging are reasons why facelifts are one of the most popular aesthetic procedures in the US. Learn about the procedure, candidacy, possible complications, and more. Continue Reading

Get Pouty with Lip Augmentation

Have thin lips? Lip augmentation is a cosmetic procedure that involves lip implants or injection of lip fillers for the purpose of creating fuller lips. But what is recovery like? How about possible complications? Find out the answer to these questions and more. Continue Reading

Get Pouty with Lip Augmentation

Have thin lips? Lip augmentation is a cosmetic procedure that involves lip implants or injection of lip fillers for the purpose of creating fuller lips. But what is recovery like? How about possible complications? Find out the answer to these questions and more. Continue Reading

Lip Fillers: Differences & Types

In addition to the original lip filler collagen, there are other new temporary fillers that can be used to deliver that bee-stung look in just seconds. The injections procedure is the same for each one, but the results can differ slightly depending on the patient and the filler they choose. Learn ab ... Continue Reading

Lip Fillers: Differences & Types

In addition to the original lip filler collagen, there are other new temporary fillers that can be used to deliver that bee-stung look in just seconds. The injections procedure is the same for each one, but the results can differ slightly depending on the patient and the fil ... Continue Reading

Facial Implants for Contouring

What are Facial Implants? Facial implants are any type of prosthetic or artificial insert that is used to help enhance the structure of the face. It falls within the larger category of operations known as plastic surgeries, as the inserts that are used are typically made from either silicone or sali ... Continue Reading

Facial Implants for Contouring

What are Facial Implants? Facial implants are any type of prosthetic or artificial insert that is used to help enhance the structure of the face. It falls within the larger category of operations known as plastic surgeries, as the inserts that are used are typically made fro ... Continue Reading

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Reconstructive Surgery

Facial Surgery

Craniofacial reconstruction following trauma is different for each individual as it highly depends on the nature and location of the patient's injuries. The first priority in any trauma patients is treating problems with airway, breathing, circulation or any other life-threatening emergency before t ... Continue Reading

Facial Surgery

Craniofacial reconstruction following trauma is different for each individual as it highly depends on the nature and location of the patient's injuries. The first priority in any trauma patients is treating problems with airway, breathing, circulation or any other life-threa ... Continue Reading

Reconstructive Surgery for Defects

Reconstructive Surgery may have both advantages and disadvantages. The main advantage is that the surgery will correct physical defects, giving the patient a more desired appearance. On the other hand, the costs of Reconstructive Surgery may be very steep. Advantages of Reconstructive Surgery Talkin ... Continue Reading

Reconstructive Surgery for Defects

Reconstructive Surgery may have both advantages and disadvantages. The main advantage is that the surgery will correct physical defects, giving the patient a more desired appearance. On the other hand, the costs of Reconstructive Surgery may be very steep. Advantages of Reco ... Continue Reading

Facial Reconstruction After Injury

Facial reconstruction is a reconstructive cosmetic procedure which can help a patient whose face may have been damaged in an accident, by an injury, or due to an illness or surgery. With certain facial reconstruction techniques, patients will be able to rebuild their face and present a more complete Continue Reading

Facial Reconstruction After Injury

Facial reconstruction is a reconstructive cosmetic procedure which can help a patient whose face may have been damaged in an accident, by an injury, or due to an illness or surgery. With certain facial reconstruction techniques, patients will be able to rebuild their face an ... Continue Reading

The Cost of Maxillofacial Jaw Surgery

In the quest for perfect teeth it is sometimes not possible to correct teeth without first correcting the jaw through surgery. Improper jaw position can be a large factor in an overbite, underbite and misaligned teeth, which can ultimately lead to cracking and chipping of teeth. Surgical orthodontic ... Continue Reading

The Cost of Maxillofacial Jaw Surgery

In the quest for perfect teeth it is sometimes not possible to correct teeth without first correcting the jaw through surgery. Improper jaw position can be a large factor in an overbite, underbite and misaligned teeth, which can ultimately lead to cracking and chipping of te ... Continue Reading

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Skin

Keloid Removal Surgery

There are various medical and surgical means of keloid treatment. From a medical perspective, steroids and other drugs can be used directly on the hypertrophic scar. In most cases, however, keloid removal will involve some sort of surgical intervention ranging from cryotherapy (freezing the keloid) ... Continue Reading

Keloid Removal Surgery

There are various medical and surgical means of keloid treatment. From a medical perspective, steroids and other drugs can be used directly on the hypertrophic scar. In most cases, however, keloid removal will involve some sort of surgical intervention ranging from cryothera ... Continue Reading

The 3 Types of Scars

The skin has an amazing ability to heal, but it is not always perfect. Any break in the skin, including a surgical incision, can cause a scar. Apart from normal skin healing, there are three main types of scars that can occur on the skin: atrophic, hypertrophic, and keloids. Atrophic scars Arophic s ... Continue Reading

The 3 Types of Scars

The skin has an amazing ability to heal, but it is not always perfect. Any break in the skin, including a surgical incision, can cause a scar. Apart from normal skin healing, there are three main types of scars that can occur on the skin: atrophic, hypertrophic, and keloids. ... Continue Reading

Anti-Age with BBL Phototherapy

What is BBL Phototherapy? BBL Phototherapy is a cosmetic rejuvenation procedure that treats a variety of skin conditions, including discoloration like sun spots, age spots and redness, enlarged pores, rosacea, and fine lines and wrinkles, and also improves overall skin tone and texture. The procedur ... Continue Reading

Anti-Age with BBL Phototherapy

What is BBL Phototherapy? BBL Phototherapy is a cosmetic rejuvenation procedure that treats a variety of skin conditions, including discoloration like sun spots, age spots and redness, enlarged pores, rosacea, and fine lines and wrinkles, and also improves overall skin tone ... Continue Reading

Veinwave for Spider Veins

What is Veinwave? Veinwave is a revolutionary new procedure for the treatment of spider veins anywhere they may occur on the body. Using microwave energy via a tiny needle, Veinwave is safely able to target locations like the knees and face that are either too bony or too sensitive to be treated wit ... Continue Reading

Veinwave for Spider Veins

What is Veinwave? Veinwave is a revolutionary new procedure for the treatment of spider veins anywhere they may occur on the body. Using microwave energy via a tiny needle, Veinwave is safely able to target locations like the knees and face that are either too bony or too se ... Continue Reading

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Weight Loss Surgery

Weight Loss Surgery

Weight loss surgery is one of the most popular types of surgery that is currently available, allowing the patient to lose weight almost immediately and become more attractive almost overnight. With gastric bypass, liposuction and abdominoplasty available for the patient to choose from, there is almo ... Continue Reading

Weight Loss Surgery

Weight loss surgery is one of the most popular types of surgery that is currently available, allowing the patient to lose weight almost immediately and become more attractive almost overnight. With gastric bypass, liposuction and abdominoplasty available for the patient to c ... Continue Reading

Weight Loss with Lap-Band Surgery

The idea behind Lap-Band surgery is to create a controlled and adjustable small pouch in the upper part of the stomach thus limiting food intake and inducing weight loss. The anatomy of the stomach is not altered in any way, unlike other procedures. Some studies have documented weight loss similar t ... Continue Reading

Weight Loss with Lap-Band Surgery

The idea behind Lap-Band surgery is to create a controlled and adjustable small pouch in the upper part of the stomach thus limiting food intake and inducing weight loss. The anatomy of the stomach is not altered in any way, unlike other procedures. Some studies have documen ... Continue Reading

The Basics of Duodenal Switch

You've heard of gastric bypass surgery, but have you heard of the duodenal switch? This weight loss surgical procedure involves a combination of the fairly common practice of restrictive gastrointestinal surgeries, but has an added benefit. To learn more... Continue Reading

The Basics of Duodenal Switch

You've heard of gastric bypass surgery, but have you heard of the duodenal switch? This weight loss surgical procedure involves a combination of the fairly common practice of restrictive gastrointestinal surgeries, but has an added benefit. To learn more... Continue Reading

How Bariatric Surgery Works

For some, portion control is hard, and losing weight or maintaining a healthy weight is even harder. Bariatric surgery helps patients drop pounds by changing the size of their stomach, thereby limiting the amount of food that can be eaten and digested.  Continue Reading

How Bariatric Surgery Works

For some, portion control is hard, and losing weight or maintaining a healthy weight is even harder. Bariatric surgery helps patients drop pounds by changing the size of their stomach, thereby limiting the amount of food that can be eaten and digested.  Continue Reading

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