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Male Breast Surgery
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Other Body Part Procedures
OVERVIEW
Research indicates that as many as 40% to 60% of men have a condition that creates excess fat deposits in the chest area. This occurs frequently among teen males because of hormones, but naturally resolves itself over time in most cases. For some men the condition is hereditary; for others medical
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Microdermabrasion
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Skin Rejuvenation Treatments
OVERVIEW
Microdermabrasion is used as a light surface treatment that refreshes the skin and reduces fine lines. It is often used to reduce the appearance of crow's feet, age spots and acne scars. It also has the added advantage of stimulating natural growth of new skin cells and collagen. ProcedureMicrodermabrasion
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Mohs Reconstruction
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General Procedures
OVERVIEW
While not commonly thought of as a plastic surgery procedure, Moh's reconstruction is used to treat skin cancer while also repairing and remodeling the face simultaneously.
For those who have been diagnosed with skin cancer, Moh's surgery and Moh's reconstruction offer the chance to be cancer-free
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Mommy Makeover
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Other Body Part Procedures
OVERVIEW
Pregnancy can leave lasting physical effects on your body, which you may struggle to understand and accept after childbirth.
The presence of excess skin on your abdomen and weakened muscles, coupled with the shrinking and sagging of breasts, can lead some people to look for an option to get
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Neck Lift
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Head & Neck Procedures
OVERVIEW
A neck lift is defined as a set of cosmetic procedures that are used to enhance the features of your neck. This can be done by:
tightening and removing sagging neck skin
removing excess fat
sculpting/removal of excess fat from the lower jaw region and under the chin
reducing the appearance
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Neurotoxins
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Skin Rejuvenation Treatments
OVERVIEW
Neurotoxins such as Botox and Dysport are a form of nonsurgical cosmetic injections that are used to treat the signs of aging, resulting in a youthful appearance of your face, neck, and skin.
How do Neurotoxins Work?
Also known as neuromodulators, these cosmetic injections work by blocking signals
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Nonsurgical Body Contouring (fat removal)
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Other Body Part Procedures
OVERVIEW
One of the most commonly requested cosmetic procedures, body contouring, is only growing in popularity. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, liposuction is one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures requested by patients.
However, if you're not quite ready
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Nonsurgical Body Contouring (muscle stimulation)
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Other Body Part Procedures
OVERVIEW
Non-surgical body contouring is any cosmetic procedure that is non-invasive and does not require the patient to undergo surgery to achieve a slimmer, contoured, and defined body.
Non-surgical body contouring is recommended for patients who are not looking to lose weight. Instead, it's ideal
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Otoplasty (Ear Surgery)
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Head & Neck Procedures
OVERVIEW
Does the shape of your ears affect how you feel about your physical appearance? An appointment with a board-certified plastic surgeon can help determine whether an otoplasty or cosmetic ear surgery may be the right treatment for you.
What is Otoplasty?
Commonly known as cosmetic ear surgery,
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Photorejuvenation
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Skin Rejuvenation Treatments
OVERVIEW
Photorejuvenation offers a lighter treatment than laser resurfacing using a similar technique. Because the procedure stimulates natural collagen growth, it is suited for fine to moderate wrinkles. ProcedurePhotorejuvenation is a non-surgical procedure conducted in a physician's office without
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Precautions
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About Plastic Surgery
Cosmetic and plastic surgery are not panaceas. They can never achieve perfection nor can they change the way you feel about yourself. To be happy with your outcomes from cosmetic or plastic surgery procedures, you need to have realistic expectations. That means:
1. Nothing is perfect. The best doctors
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RF Microneedling
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Skin Rejuvenation Treatments
OVERVIEW
Do you find your skin beginning to sag and lose its youthful luster? An RF Microneedling treatment may be just what your skin needs to get back to its original state.
Scheduling an appointment with a board-certified doctor such as a plastic surgeon can help determine if RF micro-needling or
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Rhinoplasty (Nose Surgery)
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Head & Neck Procedures
OVERVIEW
Commonly referred to as a nose job, rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure for your nose. A rhinoplasty can change the shape of your nose, or it can improve its function that can get impeded due to injury or the presence of certain nasal and sinus conditions.
According to the American Society of
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Sculptra
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Skin Rejuvenation Treatments
OVERVIEW
Sculptra or Poly-L lactic Acid is a popular injectable that's used in cosmetic treatments to treat signs of aging by restoring your skin's inner structure and overall volume.
According to the FDA, Sculptra injectables are used by board-certified dermatologists and plastic surgeons to treat:
shallow
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Thigh Lift
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Other Body Part Procedures
OVERVIEW
Meant to enhance your body and self-esteem, cosmetic surgery can be carried out on almost any part of the body, neck, and face, including your thighs. Thigh lift surgery focuses on sculpting your upper and inner thighs for a more toned and lifted look.
What is a Thigh Lift?
Thigh lift surgery
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Tissue Expansion
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General Procedures
Tissue expansion is a surgical technique that allows the body to expand skin over time so that that tissue can be removed and used elsewhere on the body. Tissue expansion is an option used in plastic surgery for hair transplantation and breast reconstruction. During the procedure, the surgeon makes an
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Tummy Tuck
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Other Body Part Procedures
Abdominal surgery, known as a tummy tuck, is a means for eliminating flab and bulges around the stomach area as well as tightening the muscles. Liposuction only removes the fat. A tummy tuck concentrates on tightening stomach muscles as well. ProcedureA complete tummy tuck can be performed on an inpatient
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Vein Surgery
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Other Body Part Procedures
Spider and varicose veins can affect the appearance of legs for both men and women. Spider veins look like fine webs or starbursts of veins that appear in small areas close to the surface of the skin. Spider veins can appear on the face in addition to the legs. Varicose veins are swollen, purple or blue
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Why Choose Plastic Surgery?
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About Plastic Surgery
Your sense of beauty is as individual as you are. Yet for many individuals, nothing is harder to see than their own beauty. It's nearly impossible to be objective when looking at your own appearance. Almost everyone doesn't like some feature of their body. But for some individuals, real deformities,
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