Tummy Tucks are for Men Too!

A tummy tuck involves removing excess skin and fat from the abdominal area. The result is a tighter and more athletic-looking abdomen. Did you know? It is the sixth most common plastic surgery procedure in the United States. More often than not, plastic surgery procedures like tummy tucks are associated mostly with women. It is unfortunate that many people have this notion...

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The Most Sought-After Plastic Surgery Procedures

Improving your body under the knife has become a lot more common, especially in the past decade. In 2013, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons reports more than 1.6 million cosmetic surgical procedures were performed in the U.S. Here are some of the top plastic surgery procedures of 2013: Breast Augmentation Whether it’s done with implants or with lifts on the tissues,...

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Preparing for a Facelift

You’ve had your consultation and are now just two weeks from your facelift! This is an exciting time, one of anticipation and even a little anxiety. Now it’s time to focus on your results, and the best results start with proper preparation. There are many things you can do and in fact, must do, in the 14 days before your procedure. Skincare The condition of your skin going...

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Here’s What to Expect from a Liposuction Procedure

First thing’s first: you should know that liposuction is not a weight loss procedure. It is surgery to remove diet-resistant fatty deposits from hips, thighs, tummy and back. It is also done on the neck and chin area, upper arms and chest. The best outcomes are experienced by patients who have been successful on a medically supervised weight loss program, and have changed...

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What are Bioidentical Hormones?

Bioidentical hormone therapy or “natural hormones” act just like the hormones we produce in the body.  By contrast, conventional HRT uses synthetic hormones, like estrogen that is made from the urine of pregnant horses. These act differently in the body than the estrogen we produce naturally, and so can have side effects. Bioidentical estrogen is typically made from...

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What to Expect from a Rhinoplasty

The medical term rhinoplasty is a harsh-sounding name for a procedure that skillfully refines the shape of your nose. The term dates back to the early 1800s and is a combination of two Greek words, rhino - nose, and plastos - molded or formed. Although the nose doesn’t appear to be more than a bony bridge and cartilage, it is quite complex so surgeons have developed a number of...

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PRP Therapy - Using Your Own Blood for Rejuvenation

PRP Therapy Miami or platelet rich plasma for rejuvenation is gaining popularity, particularly after a few celebs have had it done. Kim Kardashian had the so-called vampire facial done by Dr. Julio Gallo at The MIAMI Institute on her reality show and tweeted her post-procedure picture to her fans.  PRP Therapy isn’t new, it’s just being used in a new way following clinical...

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Questions to Ask Yourself before Cosmetic Surgery

If you suffer from self-esteem issues caused by the shape of your body or seek to refine some facial features, you may have already considered undergoing cosmetic surgery. After all, cosmetic surgery has helped so many people regain confidence that leads to more professional and personal success and a better quality of life. Before you agree to go under the knife,...

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A New You: Four Types of Facial Plastic Surgeries

Although breast augmentation is undoubtedly the most popular plastic surgery in the U.S., facial surgeries remain a close second. In fact, 2013 statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons has revealed that three of the five most sought-after cosmetic surgeries in the country (blepharoplasty, rhytidectomy, and rhinoplasty) are facial surgeries. Here’s a closer...

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