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When it comes to achieving younger, healthier-looking skin, the number of popular surgical and nonsurgical choices available can seem overwhelming. Nonsurgical skin rejuvenation treatments range from light, inexpensive chemical peels to aggressive procedures involving lasers, light, or electrical current. Which skin and body treatment you choose will depend on your skin type, the specific issues… READ MORE

Throughout November and December, many of us will find ourselves seated at a table with our families and loved ones, scarfing down plate after plate of turkey, potatoes, stuffing, and pumpkin pie, all delicious, and all highly caloric. Winter is traditionally a time when people grudgingly accept gaining a pound or two and/or increasing the… READ MORE

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is here, and with it comes opportunities to learn about this devastating disease. While a breast cancer diagnosis is a scary thing for any woman, it is one of the most treatable forms of cancer, with a five-year survival rate of over 89%. The most effective means of treating the disease… READ MORE

While it’s unfortunately not possible to stop the march of time completely, there are many healthy lifestyle habits that can keep you looking younger, longer. Taking care of yourself is important, not only because it makes you feel good, but also because it can help you maintain smoother skin, a youthful physique and fuller, shinier… READ MORE

Ever notice how refreshed and rejuvenated some people seem once they’ve undergone cosmetic surgery? There’s a reason for it! Plastic surgery has been proven to infuse patients with a long-lasting positive feelings when they see the results and experience the difference those results make in their daily lives. The Science Behind the Smiles Ruhr Universität… READ MORE

Breast augmentation is the most common cosmetic surgery procedure in the country. Patients seek the surgery for a variety of reasons, everything from restoring a preferred breast appearance after childrearing to correcting asymmetry. Despite its prevalence, the procedure isn’t without risk, and you should go into your initial consultation a firm idea of what to… READ MORE

Summer is here, and that means time to hit the beaches and pools under the warm sun. However, it is important to remember that even though the sun is a source of life and fun, its rays can cause serious skin damage. Effectively protecting your skin during the sunniest days of the year should be… READ MORE

Gynecomastia, or enlarged breast tissue development, is the result of a hormonal imbalance, obesity or genetics, and can affect men of all ages. While gynecomastia is not a life-threatening condition and may correct itself over time, cosmetic surgery is a safe, effective step men can take to remove excess chest fat and skin. Gynecomastia surgery… READ MORE

One of the newest trends in cosmetic surgery is the Brazilian butt lift. Individuals, usually women, who elect for this procedure, seek a more balanced, projected shape. Others would like to correct a defect such as unevenness between buttocks, or better proportioning with the breasts. Although a common procedure, it’s experienced a significant surge in… READ MORE

Are you wondering if you’re a good candidate for cosmetic surgery? The choice must only be made after educating yourself about the types of plastic surgery available and what you can reasonably expect. Consider the following five important questions first. Doing so will help you gather all the plastic surgery facts you need to guide… READ MORE